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This is the gauge I have to help me identify nuts and bolts. I found some Koni hardware on a later used shock while digging through some parts today and this is what the gauge identified it as. 

We have a match, Bob!  Thanks very much.  This size (M10x1.0) is readily available.  Thanks also to everyone else for chiming in.

Craig R.

PS:  KONI just emailed me confirming the size.

That's the same gauge I ordered!  Let's see if we come out with the same "answer".  Thanks for checking, Bob!

Craig R.

I never had a later set.

It would not seem complicated to determine the size and thread of what you have?

I'll know tomorrow as I have a metric thread pitch ID gauge coming.  Thanks!

Craig R.

Thanks, Bob, for the info.  I did message KONI so maybe I can get the size from them.  I could always buy an inexpensive assortment of metric nuts and hope to get lucky!  I would first go to a hardware store so that I could get a visual of what's available.  I would bring with me a non-metric nut for external size comparison.

Craig R.

Here are some pictures of one of the shocks.  It appears to be from 1994.  Craig R.

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Does anyone know where I can obtain the Koni rear shock installation nuts?  Standard Mustang ones have different threads as the Koni's are probably metric.  I purchased a set of very low mileage shocks but the nuts were not included.  Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Craig R.

I like that idea, JD.  Will give it a try.  Thanks!

Craig R.

My friend is working on a very nice '67 GT Fastback and had to obtain a repo deluxe door panel.  He stopped by to see if I could give him some advice regarding the clips that fasten the panel to the door.  I've attached a picture showing the back of the panel when it arrived.  We have no idea what that black "stuff" is but it's impervious to alcohol, acetone, lacquer thinner, mineral spirits, & paint thinner.  That's not a big deal but it is sprayed into all of the slots where the attaching clips insert essentially sealing the slot!  Fortunately I had a 90 degree angle screw driver that I used to "open" the slots so that a clip could be installed.  The biggest issue now is that the backing board is much thicker than the original and the standard clips won't slide in!  If anyone has dealt with this situation before can you please shed some light on possible solutions.  The door panel was ordered from a parts supplier but originated from Dashes Direct.  My friend called them about the clips and was told that other sizes are not made and that he would need to heat the originals to open them up some so that they would slide on.  I don't believe it!

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I just can't get enough of these vintage photos with stories behind them!  Thanks for posting!

Craig R.

FYI--------the product is actually KROIL.  Great stuff!

Craig R.

Thanks very much, Bob!  I always appreciate your contributions.  I value your input very much.

Craig R.

Thanks, my friend!  I gave them the option with respect to gaskets.  They let me provide the parts so I included a cork and a rubber gasket.  They're repairing my stripped oil pan drain plug hole, replacing rear main seal if necessary, and swapping out the incorrect A-servo trans for a correct C-servo trans that I actually procured about 15 years ago.  It actually came out of another Hertz Shelby which was a pleasant surprise.  When I bought it the trans and torque converter had been completely rebuilt.  I also provided the shop with the factory shop manual just in case.

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Does anyone have a reference that shows the Cobra Oil pan bolt torque specs & tightening sequence?  My '66 is in the shop and I want to be able to provide this info if necessary.  Being proactive sometimes has its advantages.  Thanks much!

Craig R.

I keep most of my Shelby/Cobra literature in binders using clear binder sleeves.  I kept my early Shelby & Cobra spec sheets in an envelope as they wouldn't fit the standard 8-1/2" wide binder sleeves.  The spec sheets are 9" wide so I finally went searching Amazon and found an inexpensive ($6.99) display book. It contains 30 sleeves that are 9" x 12".  Perfect!  The Amazon ASIN number is B097274CBW in case anyone is interested.

Craig R.

The shop is going to fix the original.  That's the most feasible approach at this time.  Thanks so much for everyone's input.  I was unaware of the quality issues with the repops.

Craig R.