correct autolite numbers for rear shocks..

[clint67]

what is the correct rear autolite rear shock factory numbers that came on 67 gt 500 with automatic?

[J_Speegle]

C7ZF18080D1  for the AUTOLITE stamped ones

There are two versions of this shock as far as stamping and when they were made.  Change took place from Dec 66 to Jan 67 at the supplier so you will see these differences show up during the late winter into spring on original cars.

Some early cars have been found with the FoMoCo oval style of the shock with a completely different part number. Shocks are stamped with a slightly different format but the part number is 3829394

Date codes are also stamped if those are important to you also.

Thread on the subject over on CMF
https://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=18670.msg121270#msg121270

Hope this helps

[Coralsnake]

I believe the Z7ZD-18080-A were also used on some cars?

[clint67]

I found a shock on eBay but it's number is this
Nos 1967 Mustang Autolite Rear Shock C7ZF-18080-B3
Wonder if there is a book that has all the parts numbers

[Coralsnake]

The numbers you see on the shocks are engineering numbers and different from the part number.

There is no book that has a list of all the numbers, however the Master Parts Catalog maybe useful.

If you are specifically looking for Shelby shocks, be prepared to pay a lot of money, they were very limited production and a lot of people would like to have them

[Coralsnake]

I do have a chart I can post that maybe useful...

[Bob Gaines]

So as to help manage expectations there are most likely NOS one or two front or back NOS Shelby adjustable shocks still out there but they are extremely rare. Still extremely rare but come up for sale occasionally are used single or pairs of front and or rear Shelby shocks. The used shocks for sale typically need rebuilt and it would be prudent to expect needing rebuilt regardless of song and dance explanation given that is typically which why they were taken off back in the day. They should be inspected and rebuilt if needed (Dan Patch the shock guy) . Regardless of which category they are they are all very rare and don't come up often so if you see a set be prepared to get it/them as the opportunity may not come up again. Also Dan Patch may still have some look alike shocks that he has the engineering number and date codes and front adjustor ring added. They come properly painted to complete the exact concours look but just don't adjust. Expected to pay 1600.00 + last time I checked.

[TLea]

Dan no longer doing Ford shocks

[Special Ed]

His son is supposed to be taking over in the future.

[Bob Gaines]

I just got off the phone with Dan. He is still doing Ford Shocks. Dan's son passed away in his sleep from a heart valve problem RIP back in April of this year. Dan is taking it easier now which may effect the time line. Dan still has the Gabriel shocks to make the Shelby look alike ones. I sure wouldn't wait if someone needed some done. Dan Patch 913 515 3721

[Coralsnake]

These are the rear 1967 shocks from my chart:

ID No.   Shape  Color      Code        Application

C7ZF-A   S   Black   RED     Standard
C7ZF-B   S   Black   BLUE   
C7ZF-C   S   Black   BROWN   HD Susp
C7ZF-D   B   Black              Adjustable / Shelby
C7ZF-K    B   Blue                      Adjustable / Shelby
            
            
Z7ZD-A   B   Dk Ford Blue           Shelby

[Coralsnake]

sorry its a bit wonky, if anyone knows or has documentation pm -D or -K color codes, I am interested

[J_Speegle]

These are the rear 1967 shocks from my chart:

When you write "rear 1967 shocks" our referring to "C7" shocks not shocks used only during 1967 production. Correct?

Never seen shocks for a 67 Shelby painted blue originally except for service replacements.

And also "anyone knows or has documentation pm -D or -K color codes, " are you including the service replacements in this request?

An additional detail though not for 67 but during 68 production there was a large space added to the engineering number on the side of those shocks. Changes seems to line up with the change to the blue color and is a detail used in the reproduction versions.


The blue example below happens to be a C7ZD and we can see the last letter. Do have a handful of pictures of fronts marked C7ZD- A but we're getting off topic since these are all later shocks

[TA Coupe]

Cleaned up your picture a little bit so it's just a little bit easier to read.

      Roy

[Coralsnake]

In response to J Speegle

Ideally, I would like them separated by shocks used during 1967 production.

I was under the impression the blue Z7ZD-A was used on 1967 Shelbys, so I will remove that item.

I will add the C7ZD shock, its one I have not seen before.

Its my desire to build this out to reflect only production shocks and I appreciate your input