65-66 front suspension original or reproduction

[aboss4tg]

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

[aboss4tg]

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[aboss4tg]

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[Bob Gaines]

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

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.

[Bob Gaines]

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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.