Topic: 67 BB Clutch Rod, Pedal to Z Bar, and Z bar.

[1967 eight barrel]

Should these be bright, as the NOS replacements are, or were they originally Phosphate?

[Bob Gaines]

Should these be bright, as the NOS replacements are, or were they originally Phosphate?

You would have to be more specific because there are variations by year and application . In your 67 GT500 case (same as 390/428 67/69) the clutch rod, Z bar , the chassis side bracket , and block side bracket were bare steel . Maybe very light zinc phosphate coat.The pedal was half diped semiglos black.  FYI the block and chassis side brackets are different then 69/70. Start a new thread for info there for search purposes if interested.

[J_Speegle]

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[1967 eight barrel]

Did I list the wrong year?  It's a '67 500. The Ford NOS parts I purchased in the 80's are actually a bright zinc finish. All three components are. I have seen them more on the dark gray color.
                                                                                -Keith

[Bob Gaines]

Did I list the wrong year?  It's a '67 500. The Ford NOS parts I purchased in the 80's are actually a bright zinc finish. All three components are. I have seen them more on the dark gray color.
                                                                                -Keith

Ford changed from bare metal to the zinc plating of those particular service parts starting in 1970. The 70 428 SJ's clutch components were silver on the assemblyline too.

[J_Speegle]

Did I list the wrong year?  It's a '67 500..........

No you didn't specify any year or application. Makes it easier for others who may search or read the thread later if we're specific

[1967 eight barrel]

Yes, I usually don't forget to post the application. Based on the typo I was tired and half asleep. Being it would be the same, Shelby or Mustang I elected to post here.  In the Dallas area there doesn't seem to be many Shelbys. Growing up and living in So Ca, I knew the whereabouts of probably 20 vehicles and they were taken out to the local cruise nights; Most were agreeable to let you look the vehicles over thoroughly, or use it for a reference. Despite this being considered the south, it is in geographical location only. Lacking are the manners and politeness I noted while stationed in the south east, or the deep south. Even most in So Ca had some sense of social graces.

                                                                                               -Keith