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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1969 Mustang => Topic started by: Tommyjack on April 05, 2015, 12:33:54 AM

Title: Coil Spring Cover Bolts - 69 San Jose
Post by: Tommyjack on April 05, 2015, 12:33:54 AM
The PO was meticulous in labeling everything when he took the car apart.  One jar had 12 bolts like this labeled shock tower/spring cover bolts.  I have never seen this type bolt used before. Always been fender type.  Any ideas?  69 MACH S code San Jose car.
Title: Re: Coil Spring Cover Bolts
Post by: 67gtasanjose on April 05, 2015, 09:41:26 AM
First, I'd like to say Welcome!

2nd, you might also add more build date data as well if you know the ACTUAL build date. (Marti Report confirmed)

3rd, I will say I am no 69 San Jose expert, but I cannot recall seeing those style bolts used for that application before either. Others will soon be able to offer more help than I can. You are in the correct forum to find out such details, THAT I can attest to.

Richard
Title: Re: Coil Spring Cover Bolts
Post by: Bob Gaines on April 05, 2015, 12:05:27 PM
The PO was meticulous in labeling everything when he took the car apart.  One jar had 12 bolts like this labeled shock tower/spring cover bolts.  I have never seen this type bolt used before. Always been fender type.  Any ideas?  69 MACH S code San Jose car.
They look like s code valve cover bolts. Picture is too fuzzy but looks like a B+H . Yes coil cover would typically have a version of a wide washer bolt like fenders.
Title: Re: Coil Spring Cover Bolts
Post by: rockhouse66 on April 05, 2015, 01:29:50 PM
These are the originals on my 3/69 built SJ car;

(I don't see this head marking in the AMK catalog but it is illustrated in the VA Classic Mustang catalog, FYI)

Title: Re: Coil Spring Cover Bolts
Post by: jwc66k on April 05, 2015, 04:28:33 PM
For reference - documented as 57039-S2 5/16-18X3/4 hex, 3/4 disc lead point (aka dog point) although the lead point is not measured.
I think Bob Gaines is correct, a common valve cover bolt in the first picture, 1/4-20 373071-S7 1/4-20X5/8 hex, 5/8 split washer (also -S2).
Jim   
Title: Re: Coil Spring Cover Bolts
Post by: Tommyjack on April 05, 2015, 08:06:42 PM
Thanks for the conformation!