Topic: Guide to Back Up Lights 1965-1970

[67gta289]

From a technical point of view, as it relates to the article, it would be good to see if anyone else sees if the extra "domed slotted washers" being used on 67 and 68 model year cars.   

My original previously unrestored 67 SJ car has the domed slotted washers, and I just finished parting out an unrestored NJ car, same thing.  Attached is a picture.  Same goes for a couple 67 Shelby's I helped on over the last 4 years.  The angles involved make something along these lines required.

The body assembly calls out the nut as 359606-S8 and washer as 359972-S2.  The 1969 Ford fastener catalog on page 93 calls the washer a "special washer", type 29, with an inside diameter or hole size of 13/64".  It is not listed in the 1965 version of the catalog.

[ruppstang]

I was thinking the same thing but did not yet go look at my lights to confirm. Perhaps this 67-68 situation needs a little more investigation.

Our unrestored 68 has them and I have found them on most of the restorations and parts cars I have done.
Marty

[Anghelrestorations]

Thanks Marty for looking and adding that information. 

So for the special "domed" washers we may be able to say they were used in 1967 and possibly on most cars in 1968.  Would like to hear from a few more owners on that.
The 11,000 mile June built 68 that I have here does have those washers.  The pictures in the article on the last page are from that car.

For 1969 and 1970 I am very confident those washers were not used anymore.  Never seen one on an original car. 

[Anghelrestorations]

I updated the link and the document here with everyones input.

Corrected the spelling of lens.
Added reference to 1957 Ford which makes more sense.
Added terminology for the domed slotted washer.
Changed the time these washers were used up into 1968.

Jim - I did not add all the individual part numbers of the smaller assemblies and parts, but I think its good you mentioned them here in the thread so people can refer to them if needed. 

Thanks for all the input.