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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: CharlesTurner on December 18, 2018, 10:50:30 PM

Title: Changeover period from open handle to closed handle ratchet lug wrenches
Post by: CharlesTurner on December 18, 2018, 10:50:30 PM

Trying to narrow down the change from the open handle ratcheting lug wrench to the closed style. 

I've got a 5R178x car with an open handle to start things off...

Seems the change might have been around Feb/March '65 at all the plants.  Metuchen may have never used the open style?

Title: Re: Changeover period from open handle to closed handle ratchet lug wrenches
Post by: krelboyne on July 07, 2023, 08:10:44 PM

I have found three versions of the ratchet lug wrench. Open and closed handle, and solid rear socket. Maybe carry over from Falcon?

Title: Re: Changeover period from open handle to closed handle ratchet lug wrenches
Post by: J_Speegle on July 08, 2023, 06:27:35 PM

Since they are often hidden under the spare don't have many pictures and they are often lost and replaced on restored cars.

Here is what I found

5F09C3637xx

(https://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/gallery/18/6-080723212957-188441553.jpeg)


5F6003xx

(https://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/gallery/18/6-080723172434-18841728.jpeg)


5F62818xx

(https://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/gallery/18/6-080723172438-188431847.jpeg)


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5R1508xx

(https://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/gallery/18/6-080723172436-18842634.jpeg)

Title: Re: Changeover period from open handle to closed handle ratchet lug wrenches
Post by: J_Speegle on July 08, 2023, 10:31:41 PM

Quote from: Bob Gaines on July 08, 2023, 08:36:29 PM

Although the lugwrench is the topic I have to comment on the jack in the first picture in the reply above. The jack  has been severely damaged on the lugwrench end and may give the wrong impression of what is expected for someone doing research. I would suggest using another picture  or just eliminate that one. Meant in a helpful way.

Thanks it been dealt with

Also modified your post so it would not show there also. ;)