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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1968 Mustang => Topic started by: preaction on February 03, 2019, 04:44:07 PM

Title: 68 Dearborn spring saddle
Post by: preaction on February 03, 2019, 04:44:07 PM

Would a July 68 Dearborn be expected not to have spring saddles as pictured. Would the FoMoCo in a box be typical ?

Title: Re: 68 Dearborn spring saddle
Post by: J_Speegle on February 06, 2019, 05:36:52 PM

I looked through what I've got and can't help with this one. Do find the oval design on 69's but that's not a direct answer for your need :(

Title: Re: 68 Dearborn spring saddle
Post by: ruppstang on February 06, 2019, 08:28:16 PM

The rectangle seems to be more typical, the ovals are service replacements IMHO. 

Title: Re: 68 Dearborn spring saddle
Post by: Bob Gaines on February 06, 2019, 09:52:52 PM

Quote from: ruppstang on February 06, 2019, 08:28:16 PM

The rectangle seems to be more typical, the ovals are service replacements IMHO.

+1

Title: Re: 68 Dearborn spring saddle
Post by: J_Speegle on February 06, 2019, 10:56:48 PM

Thanks guys - Site always proves that we're better together..... well most of the time  ???  :D

Title: Re: 68 Dearborn spring saddle
Post by: preaction on February 07, 2019, 10:23:02 AM

Thanks for the replies.

Title: Re: 68 Dearborn spring saddle
Post by: Anghelrestorations on February 07, 2019, 11:40:23 AM

The ovals and the rectangle are both originals from all the suspension I have seen and been working on.  There just seems to be a change over period that was around 1970 where you see the oval being used and not the rectangle anymore. 
At least thats what I have been seeing here. 

Title: Re: 68 Dearborn spring saddle
Post by: J_Speegle on February 07, 2019, 02:39:04 PM

That seems to be the question and something we should keep an eye open for - what time period for the change.  Going to need allot of examples but we've shown it can be done or at least we can get a better idea and narrow it down more.

Title: Re: 68 Dearborn spring saddle
Post by: Bossbill on February 07, 2019, 06:58:20 PM

The Shelby has the rectangular outline.
In a tub I have marked "original Boss" it also shows up as rectangular.
I have 85% confidence the B2 piece is original as I don't ever mess about with that tub. I used another set of saddles when I converted to poly on the B2.

Title: Re: 68 Dearborn spring saddle
Post by: Anghelrestorations on February 08, 2019, 10:47:19 AM

What year Shelby and Boss are we talking about here?

Title: Re: 68 Dearborn spring saddle
Post by: Bossbill on February 08, 2019, 02:10:58 PM

Marcus - The cars and dates are in my signature.