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Title: 65-66 front suspension original or reproduction
Post by: aboss4tg on February 23, 2026, 02:10:13 PM
I purchased a large lot of 65-66 NOS parts, and these were part of the purchase and not sure if original or a good reproduction set. There are some markings on the upper control arms, and the ball joint boots have Ford part numbers. The rivets look correct with the waffle relief on the uppers, but the backside is not flat like an NOS set I have. There looks like a C4 stamped on the underside of the uppers but faint. Any input would be appreciated.

I plan to sell these but need honest opinions as to what they are.

Todd
Title: Re: 65-66 front suspension original or reproduction
Post by: aboss4tg on February 23, 2026, 02:11:15 PM
Additional photos
Title: Re: 65-66 front suspension original or reproduction
Post by: aboss4tg on February 23, 2026, 02:12:12 PM
Additional photos
Title: Re: 65-66 front suspension original or reproduction
Post by: Bob Gaines on February 23, 2026, 02:34:44 PM
Quote from: aboss4tg on February 23, 2026, 02:10:13 PMI purchased a large lot of 65-66 NOS parts, and these were part of the purchase and not sure if original or a good reproduction set. There are some markings on the upper control arms, and the ball joint boots have Ford part numbers. The rivets look correct with the waffle relief on the uppers, but the backside is not flat like an NOS set I have. There looks like a C4 stamped on the underside of the uppers but faint. Any input would be appreciated.

I plan to sell these but need honest opinions as to what they are.

Todd
My honest opinion is that they are extremely nice. ;)  My guess is that some NOS parts have been gone over and restored by someone who knew what they were doing. NOS service parts don't typically look that good.The grease zerts suggest that they were prepped to be installed as plugs are the typical in that place. Best of luck with the sale.
Title: Re: 65-66 front suspension original or reproduction
Post by: Bob Gaines on February 23, 2026, 02:56:06 PM
Quote from: aboss4tg on February 23, 2026, 02:12:12 PMAdditional photos
The lowers are very nicely done also. The jack tabs on the lowers are the style typically seen on 66's around mid production or so. The earlier style is more squared off.
Title: Re: 65-66 front suspension original or reproduction
Post by: Steveweso on March 09, 2026, 06:38:33 PM
Curiuos if these control arms show any date code stampings and are still available?
Title: Re: 65-66 front suspension original or reproduction
Post by: aboss4tg on March 12, 2026, 05:11:59 PM
I have sold the upper control arms. They showed a C4 stamp on the underside.

Todd
Title: Re: 65-66 front suspension original or reproduction
Post by: Steveweso on March 13, 2026, 11:25:30 PM
Thanks for the response @aboss4tg.  I was hoping to get a matched set.  I'll remain on the lookout and good luck with the lowers.
Title: Re: 65-66 front suspension original or reproduction
Post by: Special Ed on March 14, 2026, 10:03:47 AM
we have a matched set of 4  call nate