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The Cars => 1968 Shelby GT350/500/500KR => Topic started by: Road Reptile on November 10, 2025, 10:24:43 PM

Title: hardware
Post by: Road Reptile on November 10, 2025, 10:24:43 PM
Hi To 1968 owners.
Im looking for the correct way to install the bracket and spring for the Dzus hood lock. It fits directly to the radiator support, and my guess would be a simple nut/bolt maybe flanged type?? Amazing what gets lost or vanishes when a car is disassembled for repaint. The part number for this is CMMA 16943 A IF that is accurate. Any pictures
Would help out as well. Thanks in advance for the help.
R.R.
Title: Re: hardware
Post by: CharlesTurner on November 11, 2025, 12:15:10 AM
The 2 bolts that attach those to the rad support were usually the same used on the grille, hex cap bolt, disc washer and tapered end to thread into the hole.
Title: Re: hardware
Post by: 68blk500c on November 11, 2025, 01:13:03 AM
Available from AMK.
If you want to be exact/original, look at the bolts that attach the grill mesh and match those. There were two head markings used:  SEMS (tend to be earlier) which transition to what can be described as kind of a NY Yankees symbol (common on KRs).   

These bolts could be referred to as "AO Smith installed bolts" because they attached Shelby parts installed by AO Smith, not at the Metuchen plant.

Can provide photo tomorrow if needed.
Title: Re: hardware
Post by: Coralsnake on November 11, 2025, 04:30:26 AM
Last photo

http://www.thecoralsnake.com/Hardware.html

Serrated washer, self driller
Title: Re: hardware
Post by: Road Reptile on November 11, 2025, 09:15:12 AM
Hey again,
A huge Thanks to all that responded, esp. Pete's picture....now the hunt begins