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Offline 68 GT

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Shock Tower Support Brace Bolts
« on: October 16, 2022, 04:21:26 PM »
What is the finish to be on the bolts that hold the export brace at the firewall? I have bolts from AMK, I think they should just be installed as is with no paint but not 100% sure. My body man wants to paint them body color, but I don?t think that is correct.
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Re: Shock Tower Suppport Brace Bolts
« Reply #1 on: October 16, 2022, 05:13:41 PM »
not body color. they were not installed when body was painted. bodyman needs more mustang education.
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Re: Shock Tower Suppport Brace Bolts
« Reply #2 on: October 16, 2022, 08:40:24 PM »
That?s what I thought! I?m going to use them straight from AMK. Thanks!
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Re: Shock Tower Suppport Brace Bolts
« Reply #3 on: October 16, 2022, 10:28:36 PM »
Installed way after the body was painted so could not have any body color on them but they were plated
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Re: Shock Tower Support Brace Bolts
« Reply #4 on: October 17, 2022, 04:37:21 PM »
A couple of pictures to illustrate and help others

Here are the four bolts and their location the thread is focusing on




Upper left shows that the body was painted before the bolts and braces were attached

Lower right a closer look at the bolt and washer (nor removable) arrangement and look





* Can we get someone to confirm the original finish of the bolt with washer and the retaining nut for 67 Dearborn to round out the thread?  Thanks
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