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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1964 1/2 - 1965 => Topic started by: Richard P. on June 16, 2015, 10:16:54 PM

Title: Rear Shock Washer Color
Post by: Richard P. on June 16, 2015, 10:16:54 PM

Were the 1965/66 rear shock washers Zinc, Zinc Dichromate or phosphate/oil in color?

Title: Re: Rear Shock Washer Color
Post by: J_Speegle on June 16, 2015, 10:19:37 PM

I thought  Phosphate & Oil originally but but after looking at pictures of Mike Murry's 65 Dearborn car they appear to be zinc in finish


(http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/gallery/4/6-160615202811.jpeg)

Not sure if 66's are the same - 66 Adjustable Gabriel's (for Shelbys) used P&O washers

Have seen service parts with zinc washers but those are  over the counter pieces

Title: Re: Rear Shock Washer Color
Post by: Richard P. on June 16, 2015, 11:29:57 PM

Thanks Jeff

Title: Re: Rear Shock Washer Color
Post by: CharlesTurner on June 17, 2015, 05:10:15 PM

I've seen zinc on early cars too.  What is usually in the NOS kits too.  There are 2 washer sizes per shock, one with small hole, one with large hole.