Topic: Coil Spring Cover Bolts - 69 San Jose

[Tommyjack]

The PO was meticulous in labeling everything when he took the car apart.  One jar had 12 bolts like this labeled shock tower/spring cover bolts.  I have never seen this type bolt used before. Always been fender type.  Any ideas?  69 MACH S code San Jose car.

[67gtasanjose]

First, I'd like to say Welcome!

2nd, you might also add more build date data as well if you know the ACTUAL build date. (Marti Report confirmed)

3rd, I will say I am no 69 San Jose expert, but I cannot recall seeing those style bolts used for that application before either. Others will soon be able to offer more help than I can. You are in the correct forum to find out such details, THAT I can attest to.

Richard

[Bob Gaines]

The PO was meticulous in labeling everything when he took the car apart.  One jar had 12 bolts like this labeled shock tower/spring cover bolts.  I have never seen this type bolt used before. Always been fender type.  Any ideas?  69 MACH S code San Jose car.

They look like s code valve cover bolts. Picture is too fuzzy but looks like a B+H . Yes coil cover would typically have a version of a wide washer bolt like fenders.

[rockhouse66]

These are the originals on my 3/69 built SJ car;

(I don't see this head marking in the AMK catalog but it is illustrated in the VA Classic Mustang catalog, FYI)

[jwc66k]

For reference - documented as 57039-S2 5/16-18X3/4 hex, 3/4 disc lead point (aka dog point) although the lead point is not measured.
I think Bob Gaines is correct, a common valve cover bolt in the first picture, 1/4-20 373071-S7 1/4-20X5/8 hex, 5/8 split washer (also -S2).
Jim   

[Tommyjack]

Thanks for the conformation!