Topic: Clutch rods, equalizer bar, brackets, and Hurst shifter rod finishes for 1971

[Mike.Griese]

Hello - I tried search but came up empty.  I am looking for guidance on the finishes for the clutch and gearbox activation parts.  The MCA judging rules are a bit vague in these areas.  They merely state that the transmission "linkage" is Clear or Yellow Zinc dichromate, reverse lock rod is yellow Zinc dichromate in the Boss concours trailered/driven rules.  The transmission type is not specified and linkage is not a very precise term given the lack of transmission type.  The '71-'73 concours trailered/driven rules state that the linkage is phosphate and oil and that manual transmissions should have a lower shifter boot, so there seems to be some conflict in the rules.  Any insights are appreciated!

[P3sons]

For reference when searching. Not as much information out there on the big body Mustangs.

My Boss 351 has manual transmission.
The 4 speed rods are yellow(gold) cadium.
The reverse lock out rod is silver cadium.
Confirmed with a MCA Gold Judge specializing in 1971/73.

The 2023 MCA rules for Concourse Trailered/Driven were still incorrect for the 1971 model.
MCA was referencing the 69/70 Bosses. I discuss with judges prior to start of judging. 

[Tucson Bruce]

Mike,
The clutch rods, equalizer bar and brackets are (Clear) zinc or cadmium (silver), and as Paul stated, the shifter rods are zinc or cadmium with a yellow dichromate finish, the levers on the rods are bare steel, the lever trunnions are yellow dichromate.  There was a rubber lower shift boot on both 3 and 4 speeds (the 4 speed version is very hard to find, and not reproduced).  The lock out rod is silver cad (or zinc) with a paint mark for ID.