68 Shifter Rod ID Help

[brandosaac]

I have owned many 65-68 Toploader shifter assemblies , rods, levers over the years.
I have never seen a stamped number on any 65-68 Mustang linkage rods until now.
Does anyone know if this 3-4 rod is just basic run of the mill, or if its something special or desirable?
This is a 68 Big block shifter.

I should also note the center to center spacing on the 2 holes for the bottom of the stick is 2.00" not the basic 1.800" .
Did all 68 shifters use 2" center to center spacing , or was this a big block only thing? I was told it may be 68KR only?
Any info is good info, thanks

[TLea]

Have seen those engineering #'s many times. 2" spacing is an early/late thing but early was real early like Decemberish

[brandosaac]

Thanks for the reply.
I actually got a reply from an old Ford guru yeaterday.
He told me the stamped number on the rod was used all 68 year both small block and big block, but not sure when it actually started.
And the 2" shifter bolt spacing was a 1968 march and later

[TLea]

And the 2" shifter bolt spacing was a 1968 march and later

Earlier than that

[brandosaac]

ok
thanks for the update