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Offline 69GTconvert

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1969 Steering Column Lower Grommet
« on: May 07, 2020, 10:42:17 AM »
I need to purchase a lower steering column grommet for my 1969 Mustang convertible (April 8th, Dearborn).  From the research I have done, it appears there were two different grommets used:

C9ZB-3K680-A (See image - and not sure if this is even correct)
C9ZB-3K680-B (See image - still not sure)

Here are some of the descriptions I have come across for these grommets that explain the differences between them.  As you can see, there are several discrepancies:
- The grommet differences are related to tilt/non-tilt.
- The grommet differences are related to early/late assembly dates.
- The grommet differences are related to coupe/convertible or fastback models.

I have also seen these grommets referred to as short and tall.

Can someone tell me which grommet would be correct for my convertible?  Are there any other grommet versions that I left out?

Thanks!
« Last Edit: May 07, 2020, 01:28:49 PM by 69GTconvert »
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Offline J_Speegle

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Re: 1969 Steering Column Lower Grommet
« Reply #1 on: May 07, 2020, 07:43:33 PM »
Since the fastback/sportroof's steering column is adjusted to sit at a lesser angle than the coupe and convertible the grommet/ring is designed differently

with that said I believe the correct one for your application would be the one with less material between the top edge and the cut out for the column.

Don't recall if each has a engineering number visibly cast into the part. If so the MPC for 69 or 70 could be checked for the numbers
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Re: 1969 Steering Column Lower Grommet
« Reply #2 on: May 08, 2020, 01:53:16 AM »
Because the fastback used the extra two spacers, angling down the column. it used the lower one in the picture.
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Re: 1969 Steering Column Lower Grommet
« Reply #3 on: May 08, 2020, 07:50:59 AM »
Here is some a post that discusses the related lower cover.

http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=4828.0
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Re: 1969 Steering Column Lower Grommet
« Reply #4 on: May 08, 2020, 09:57:57 AM »
Thanks everyone for clearing this up. Thanks 67gta289 for the link (and nice job on the document).
George
Georgia

1969 Mustang GT Convertible
390 4V, Close Ratio 4 Speed
Royal Maroon - Black Standard Interior w/ High Back Seats