Topic: 1965/66 Mustang upper and lower control arms

[J_Speegle]

What would be a good quality aftermarket upper and lower control arm to get if one had to.  I know the Rare parts one do not look factory, but they are made in the US i thing, not sure of the Scott drake ones?

Might check out Moog at the local parts store. IMHO they have generally been quality providers and the suppliers at time for Ford

[Bob Gaines]

Might check out Moog at the local parts store. IMHO they have generally been quality providers and the suppliers at time for Ford

Moog used to be the way to go but I am afraid that they have changed too. They will be a compromise also. You will be trading one compromise (Scott Drake )for another. Not a bolt on if you want a original look.

[J_Speegle]

Moog used to be the way to go but I am afraid that they have changed too. They will be a compromise also. You will be trading one compromise (Scott Drake )for another. Not a bolt on if you want a original look.

Agreed - took his "good quality" as a deviation from correct and original since that had clearly been addressed

[Bob Gaines]

Agreed - took his "good quality" as a deviation from correct and original since that had clearly been addressed

Understood. Not really any easy button for this situation. Only different levels of compromise to choose from . The ones already mentioned are the main ones.

[Chris]

This reproduction is available online, has correct waffle style rivets. Seems if you apply correct paint and boot it would serve as a pretty close example to use.

[Bob Gaines]

This reproduction is available online, has correct waffle style rivets. Seems if you apply correct paint and boot it would serve as a pretty close example to use.

You will have to strip the black oxide coating off which is there to act as a rust inhibitor over the bare metal with something first. It is like a gun blueing process but is too dark for a correct bare metal look.  I have used a mild acid like wire wheel cleaner when dealing with service replacement parts that had the same finish . If you don't you will be wasting your time because they will not have the correct look even after dipping up to the ball joint in black paint.

[evantugby]

You will have to strip the black oxide coating off which is there to act as a rust inhibitor over the bare metal with something first. It is like a gun blueing process but is too dark for a correct bare metal look.  I have used a mild acid like wire wheel cleaner when dealing with service replacement parts that had the same finish . If you don't you will be wasting your time because they will not have the correct look even after dipping up to the ball joint in black paint.

BoB,
What product did you use for the "mild acid like wire wheel cleaner"? 

Thank you!

[Bob Gaines]

BoB,
What product did you use for the "mild acid like wire wheel cleaner"? 

Thank you!

Eagle one chrome and wire wheel cleaner is what I use there are other wire wheel cleaners that use mild acid in their formula.