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Outer shock tower / coil spring cover correct finish and bolt orientation?

Started by BeaterGT500, November 09, 2021, 12:43:38 AM

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BeaterGT500

So after determining that my two sets of new aftermarket parts were ill-fitting garbage, I scored an original set of outer shock towers (aka coil spring covers) with rubber stoppers for a mere $25.  Score. They are rust free, and fit perfectly.  Just need to blast them clean and refinish.
So... should they be semi gloss black, natural metal, or what?  Second question, seems like all the Metuchen built '67 cars have the nuts on the inside of the engine compartment.  What about the San Jose cars?  Looks cleaner with the bolt heads on the inside, but what's correct?
Current custodian of 1967 GT500 #683, and a real Meyers Manx dune buggy. Also currently broke as a result.

J_Speegle

Semi-gloss black for 67 all plants

The retaining bolts on a San Jose built Mustang are installed from the engine compartment side putting the nuts in the front wheel wells

Dearborn and NJ are typically installed the reverse during 67 production 67
Jeff Speegle- Mustang & Shelby detail collector, ConcoursMustang.com mentor :) and Judge

Bob Gaines

Quote from: J_Speegle on November 09, 2021, 01:36:10 AM
Semi-gloss black for 67 all plants

The retaining bolts on a San Jose built Mustang are installed from the engine compartment side putting the nuts in the front wheel wells

Dearborn and NJ are typically installed the reverse during 67 production 67
To add - the nuts and bolts are Phosphate and Oil.
Bob Gaines,Shelby Enthusiast, Shelby Collector , Shelby Concours judge SAAC,MCA,Mid America Shelby