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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1967 Mustang => Topic started by: 68 GT on October 16, 2022, 04:21:26 PM

Title: Shock Tower Support Brace Bolts
Post by: 68 GT on October 16, 2022, 04:21:26 PM

What is the finish to be on the bolts that hold the export brace at the firewall? I have bolts from AMK, I think they should just be installed as is with no paint but not 100% sure. My body man wants to paint them body color, but I don?t think that is correct.

Title: Re: Shock Tower Suppport Brace Bolts
Post by: carlite65 on October 16, 2022, 05:13:41 PM

not body color. they were not installed when body was painted. bodyman needs more mustang education.

Title: Re: Shock Tower Suppport Brace Bolts
Post by: 68 GT on October 16, 2022, 08:40:24 PM

That?s what I thought! I?m going to use them straight from AMK. Thanks!

Title: Re: Shock Tower Suppport Brace Bolts
Post by: J_Speegle on October 16, 2022, 10:28:36 PM

Installed way after the body was painted so could not have any body color on them but they were plated

Title: Re: Shock Tower Support Brace Bolts
Post by: J_Speegle on October 17, 2022, 04:37:21 PM

A couple of pictures to illustrate and help others

Here are the four bolts and their location the thread is focusing on

(https://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/gallery/18/6-171022153423-180161873.jpeg)


Upper left shows that the body was painted before the bolts and braces were attached

Lower right a closer look at the bolt and washer (nor removable) arrangement and look

(https://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/gallery/18/6-171022153422-18014200.jpeg)



* Can we get someone to confirm the original finish of the bolt with washer and the retaining nut for 67 Dearborn to round out the thread?  Thanks