Found a good example of what happens when you skip the plastic bushings. Luckily the other connecting points were less worn and ok to re-assemble with bushings.

Looking for advice on replacing this.
-Is C7ZZ-7521-E the correct part number for the upper clutch rod on a 67 small block and GT350? Found the part number on the Coral Snake site for 68 GT350, but saw a post somewhere else that 67 and 68 might be different.
-I can't find any 67 small block upper clutch rods used or NOS, but see tons of postings for 69/70 rods that look the same, often labelled C9ZZ-7521-C. Both are 12.5in between pivot points. Would these work? Look appropriate for my car? I'm wondering if it is possible since there is no number on the part that every time someone finds one to sell they assume it is the C9 version?
The Assembly and Shop manuals list the part 7A516, which hasn't lead me anywhere.
Any advice appreciated. I just don't want the shiny repros. My car is #2246, May 1 Ford date. Not a concours show car, but I do my best to get it right whenever I touch something.

Looking for advice on replacing this.
-Is C7ZZ-7521-E the correct part number for the upper clutch rod on a 67 small block and GT350? Found the part number on the Coral Snake site for 68 GT350, but saw a post somewhere else that 67 and 68 might be different.
-I can't find any 67 small block upper clutch rods used or NOS, but see tons of postings for 69/70 rods that look the same, often labelled C9ZZ-7521-C. Both are 12.5in between pivot points. Would these work? Look appropriate for my car? I'm wondering if it is possible since there is no number on the part that every time someone finds one to sell they assume it is the C9 version?
The Assembly and Shop manuals list the part 7A516, which hasn't lead me anywhere.
Any advice appreciated. I just don't want the shiny repros. My car is #2246, May 1 Ford date. Not a concours show car, but I do my best to get it right whenever I touch something.