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Offline psessa

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WTB 1968 Strut Rods
« on: January 05, 2020, 09:44:20 PM »
WTB 1968 Strut Rods
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Offline psessa

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Re: WTB 1968 Strut Rods
« Reply #1 on: January 07, 2020, 11:06:32 AM »
Still looking. Thanks
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Offline RoyceP

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Re: WTB 1968 Strut Rods
« Reply #2 on: January 07, 2020, 12:06:39 PM »
I got a set here earlier last year. They came bead blasted and ready to metal treat.

https://secure.cougarpartscatalog.com/68dsstruta.html?attribs=76
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Re: WTB 1968 Strut Rods
« Reply #3 on: January 07, 2020, 03:11:05 PM »
I didn't realize that the strut rods for 68-69 were so different than the other years.
But Royce's link had me looking and I see that not only are they different than 67s (which are straight) but the threaded ends are really different than either the earlier or later years!

I've attached a pic from the WCCC site to show how the 68-69 strut rod's threaded portion is so much different than the 67 and 70 strut rods.

Perhaps we need a thread on ALL of the different strut rods -- 65-73 -- showing how they differ.
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Re: WTB 1968 Strut Rods
« Reply #4 on: January 07, 2020, 05:06:33 PM »
That's one of the things I like about dealing with WCCC - they always send the right part if you take the time to be sure and order the right part. Their website (thanks Scott!) helps explain the differences to you.


Quote from: Bossbill on January 07, 2020, 03:11:05 PM
I didn't realize that the strut rods for 68-69 were so different than the other years.
But Royce's link had me looking and I see that not only are they different than 67s (which are straight) but the threaded ends are really different than either the earlier or later years!

I've attached a pic from the WCCC site to show how the 68-69 strut rod's threaded portion is so much different than the 67 and 70 strut rods.

Perhaps we need a thread on ALL of the different strut rods -- 65-73 -- showing how they differ.
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1968 W code 427 Cougar XR-7 GTE Feb 23 Dearborn C6 / 3.50 open
1968 R code 428CJ Cougar XR-7 May 13 Dearborn C6 / 3.91 T - Lock

Offline bullitt68

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Re: WTB 1968 Strut Rods
« Reply #5 on: February 25, 2020, 05:27:46 PM »
Quote from: RoyceP on January 07, 2020, 05:06:33 PM
That's one of the things I like about dealing with WCCC - they always send the right part if you take the time to be sure and order the right part. Their website (thanks Scott!) helps explain the differences to you.

+1 on Scott and WCCC
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Re: WTB 1968 Strut Rods
« Reply #6 on: February 25, 2020, 05:28:48 PM »
Quote from: Bossbill on January 07, 2020, 03:11:05 PM
I didn't realize that the strut rods for 68-69 were so different than the other years.
But Royce's link had me looking and I see that not only are they different than 67s (which are straight) but the threaded ends are really different than either the earlier or later years!

I've attached a pic from the WCCC site to show how the 68-69 strut rod's threaded portion is so much different than the 67 and 70 strut rods.

Perhaps we need a thread on ALL of the different strut rods -- 65-73 -- showing how they differ.

For some reason my car came with one 67-68 strut and one 69-70 strut. Now I have two 67-68 struts. Thanks Bill
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Offline Bob Gaines

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Re: WTB 1968 Strut Rods
« Reply #7 on: February 25, 2020, 07:52:54 PM »
Quote from: bullitt68 on February 25, 2020, 05:28:48 PM
For some reason my car came with one 67-68 strut and one 69-70 strut. Now I have two 67-68 struts. Thanks Bill
67 and 68 strut rods are completely different from each other . I am guessing that you probably mean that you have one side , 68-early 69 and the other side, later 69-70 .
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Re: WTB 1968 Strut Rods
« Reply #8 on: February 26, 2020, 04:38:57 AM »
Quote from: Bob Gaines on February 25, 2020, 07:52:54 PM
67 and 68 strut rods are completely different from each other . I am guessing that you probably mean that you have one side , 68-early 69 and the other side, later 69-70 .

Yes my car came with a correct 68 style and 70 style and I just acquired 2 68 style. Nice to have a matched set finally
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Re: WTB 1968 Strut Rods
« Reply #9 on: February 29, 2020, 02:41:22 AM »
Quote from: psessa on January 07, 2020, 11:06:32 AM
Still looking. Thanks

Have you located any Strut Rods as of yet, I have 68-69 passenger side one with the bushings and hardware, condition is above average
$50.00 plus shipping cost, you can PM, e-mail @ kcorwin@pacbell.net, or 408.230.9138 for pictures

Thank you - 70_Conv_4sp (Keith)
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