as you can see im missing some bolts and the latch area needs a cleaning. Can some confirm which bolts are used here? it appears the center bolts must have a nut? the others have threads in the radiator support. Bolt design is important and colors as i want to be accurate. Thanks! -John
The two bolts shown are phosphated. The other four are bright silver.
There are no nuts, the radiator hold down has nut inserts.
All bolts are same size as fender bolts
thanks. the two center bots on mine are missing nutcerts i should conclude? what about the bar finish?
can someone show me the nutserts I am missing (left and right of center)? I assume they must be secured in the radiator support vs. the latch bracket of course.. thanks
The nutserts are in the radiator bracket hold down
The bar is phosphate/black oxide
thanks if they are in the bracket what purpose do they serve? think im missing something.. :)
The radiator hold down bracket is not in your picture. It is black painted finish and has rubber pads that contact the top tank of the radiator. It is bolted in with the parts in your picture to complete the assembly.
Please refer to the assembly manual.
got it! ill need one i guess. thanks
i got a bracket. I assume it slips behind the radiator support and in front of the radiator? This is a standard Mustang part? thanks
Quote from: hurlbird on July 03, 2024, 03:38:03 PMi got a bracket. I assume it slips behind the radiator support and in front of the radiator? This is a standard Mustang part? thanks
Yes. Standard 67/68 Mustang part. You got this. :)
Just as a mention there is an early 67 version that was modified for later use. Original design was thought to damage the radiator according to Ford TSB. Modification was to round the corner edges a bit
thanks
im finishing things up and have a few questions more please... The latch and the bolts that hold it in place should all be black phosphate. Correct? I see topflight cars with these bright silver. The bolts that support the grill "chicken wire"... What color are these supposed to be? Or a link to correct engine compartment would be awesome. Thanks..
Quote from: hurlbird on July 04, 2024, 09:14:30 PMim finishing things up and have a few questions more please... The latch and the bolts that hold it in place should all be black phosphate. Correct? I see topflight cars with these bright silver. The bolts that support the grill "chicken wire"... What color are these supposed to be? Or a link to correct engine compartment would be awesome. Thanks..
Re read reply #1.
Yup saw that as noted. What about the others that hold the mesh? I understand the latch area. thanks
Looking at the details of original photos from Peter's page it appears the only consistent coloring is in the latch area as noted above. Otherwise (forward of the radiator support) it seems to be some bright silver hardware some not. I have a 350 so ill follow this photo showing bright silver (horn, etc.)
https://www.thecoralsnake.com/ENGINE.html
Horn bolts are more commonly phosphated. They have a special serrated washer
Thanks. other than the horn bolts does my logic of using the picture seem sensible to you?
A better option would be get the Shelby Assembly manual and use the bolt part numbers as a guide
Apparently.... I thought some of you experts knew off the top of your heads. in this very thread, you can see inconsistent understanding of the proper finishes. I imagine others could benefit from this dialog.
I can assure you I am familiar with the finishes and head designs.
You know what they say about teaching a man to fish....
::)
https://www.npdlink.com/product/unique-parts-manual-68-shelby/138075
Do you have this one?
i do not. I could not find an "assembly manual" for sale online either. Is this parts manual one in same or at least close enough? thank you i will buy it if so.
That booklet shows the Shelby unique parts
great
I think there six different 1968 books, you should have these as well. They cover the Mustang parts
https://www.amazon.com/1968-Ford-Mustang-Assembly-Manual/dp/B003XKIH54
thanks
Just as important as the 68 assemblyline manuals is the companion book AMK guide to fasteners which decodes the numbers in the assemblyline manual for the individual fasteners with a full size picture of the bolt or screw plus shows you how to identify the finish. https://www.npdlink.com/product/book-amk-guide-to-ford-fasteners/138107?
wow...thanks for this. Does the judging community care about reproduction hardware vs. original?
You will not be able to tell the difference, the bolts sold by AMK are from OEM suppliers.
Yes the judging community cares about every aspect of a car
that is good to know... I try to avoid repro but getting original bolts in great shape is very difficult as you know. Thanks
Here is a new offering of the multiple separate factory assemblyline manuals put all in one book.
https://www.npdlink.com/product/assembly-manual-1968-complete/217283? National Parts Depot NPD for short is a class act vendor IMO.
thanks