Topic: Horseshoe bumperettes on rear bumper

[MattDoscher]

What's the story on these horseshoe bumperettes?  Are they period correct for 1965?  Does anyone know of any documentation about this option?  Was it a Ford accessory at the time or was it strictly an aftermarket item available in 1965?

Just curious.

thanks,

Matt

[CharlesTurner]

Yes, they were period accessories sold by Ford.

[MattDoscher]

Thanks Charles.  Do you happen to know of any documentation supporting this?  Or where I could find documentation?

[CharlesTurner]

It's in one of the accessory catalogs.  Believe they also may be in the single year MPC version.  Will see if I can find something in the next few days.

[lancelot66]

Almost positive I've seen them in this Accessories book:

http://www.mclellansautomotive.com/literature/items/ford/b33559-ford-1966-brochure.php

[J_Speegle]

Made by an aftermarket vendor and were available through many different providers of the time period line JC Whitney, Honest Charley ...

Don't remember them in a Ford brochure but would not surprise me since items like the cigarette lighter map lights, hood ornament and other after market accessories were repackaged and sold over the counter at dealers also.

Once of the versions from a period JC Whitney Catalog

[CharlesTurner]

Haven't seen that style before.  The one originally posted is what I'm used to seeing in Ford accessory catalogs.

[lancelot66]

My mistake. I saw them referenced in the Mustang Recognition Guide, 65-73. On page 58, they illustrate the front ones that are round, as in Jeff's reference, but mention the more common, rear horseshoe variety.

http://www.virginiaclassicmustang.com/1964-12-73-MUSTANG-RECOGNITION-GUIDE-P208800.aspx
 

[MattDoscher]

Thanks Gentlemen for all the responses.  I didn't know JC Whitney existed back in the '60's!  I'm trying to locate and put my hands on some official documentation from either Ford or the aftermarket so I can have it ready to show the judges if they challenge these as I have them on my Mustang.

[ruppstang]

Thanks Gentlemen for all the responses.  I didn't know JC Whitney existed back in the '60's!  I'm trying to locate and put my hands on some official documentation from either Ford or the aftermarket so I can have it ready to show the judges if they challenge these as I have them on my Mustang.

IMHO these although made by Ford would not be excepted in a Concours class because they were not a assembly line parts. Unless you have documentation they were installed by the dealer on the car before delivery to the original owner it is doubtful that they will be excepted.

[MattDoscher]

I'm competing in AACA competition and looking for my 1st Junior and the way I interpret the rules is as long as everything is period correct and authentic and you have documentation to back up items that are rarely seen then there should be no questions.

[lancelot66]

Speak of the devil, for those that browse eBay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-with-box-Vintage-Mustang-Horse-shoe-Bumper-ettes-1965-1966-coupe-fastback-/291352267875?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item43d5f2cc63&vxp=mtr

[J_Speegle]

IMHO these although made by Ford would not be excepted in a Concours class because they were not a assembly line parts. Unless you have documentation they were installed by the dealer on the car before delivery to the original owner it is doubtful that they will be excepted.

Marty has MCA changed its rules about options and accessories?

Last I remember as long as there were not "too many" and the part was available when the car was sold as well as carrying a Rotunda, Autolite or Ford part number they were allowed. Heck club doesn't require that you prove that the car is painted the original color or have any of the original options. 

Just wondering if the rules have been change in the last year or so. If not its not up the judge or judging team to over rule the written, published rules - doing so would result in well founded IMHO challenges as well as non-standardized judging between classes and groups of judges

Thanks

Sorry getting off track a bit here

[CharlesTurner]

IMHO these although made by Ford would not be excepted in a Concours class because they were not a assembly line parts. Unless you have documentation they were installed by the dealer on the car before delivery to the original owner it is doubtful that they will be excepted.

That's surprising to me also.  Was there a recent rule change?  Maybe you meant to say not accepted since they are not Ford assembly line parts or period correct Ford accessories?

[79mustangcobra]

Good info!  I have wondered this too, Thanks