Topic: Fastback torsion bar and link retainer

[Road Reptile]

    Hi,
Would anyone have a good picture of a 66 fastback with the trunk lid open.We are looking for the torsion bar,and the link that attaches it to the right hinge.There must be several retainers that were used on the torsion bar to prevent the link from disconnecting.Any pictures or comments will help.
     Thanks in advance!!
              R.R.

[J_Speegle]

Would anyone have a good picture of a 66 fastback with the trunk lid open.We are looking for the torsion bar,and the link that attaches it to the right hinge.

Here you go

There must be several retainers that were used on the torsion bar to prevent the link from disconnecting.Any pictures or comments will help.

Not really, though owners often found really creative ways at making things for this purpose. Seem everything from a nail to a hose clamp 

[Road Reptile]

  Thanks Jeff,
If you posted a picture,I can't figure out how to view it.
The comments alone have helped answer questions and solve a small mystery.
Again Thanks much appreciated!
         R.R.

[midlife]

You're talking about the retainer that slips on the FB torsion rod, right?  I've checked everywhere and there is no repro piece out there that matches the original design.

I went to Lowes, bought an axle cap, ripped off the plastic and used the metal retainer inside.  My bodyman ripped the original off the torsion bar and broke the damn thing.

[ChrisV289]

I don't know if this helps but here is the torsion bar on my SJ fastback...Don't know if 66 was the same or not:

[J_Speegle]

I don't know if this helps but here is the torsion bar on my SJ fastback...Don't know if 66 was the same or not:

They weren't during the period his car was built

[midlife]

Wow!  I personally have never seen the clip on the left hand side.  The Osborne Body Assembly Manual for 1966 does not show that clip but does show a close-up of that area.  I wonder if that is a 1965 specific item...

[CharlesTurner]

Wow!  I personally have never seen the clip on the left hand side.  The Osborne Body Assembly Manual for 1966 does not show that clip but does show a close-up of that area.  I wonder if that is a 1965 specific item...

IIRC, it is more of a San Jose thing than specific to the year model.

[hertz350]

Can someone post pictures of the retaining hardware or cap for the torsion rod on a March 66 San Jose Fastback? 

Thanks!

[J_Speegle]

Can someone post pictures of the retaining hardware or cap for the torsion rod on a March 66 San Jose Fastback? 

Same round keeper as the rest of the year. Can't, at the moment remember how many slots,cuts or teeth each one had

Here are some examples from March period




Real close up of the clip from a period just before the one you asked about

[Coralsnake]

The one on the left side looks suspiciously like a wiring clip?

[hertz350]

Thank you. Here is a link for one on Ebay. Does anyone know if this is a hardware or auto body supply Auveco like item?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1965-1966-Mustang-Fastback-Shelby-Trunk-Lid-Torsion-Rod-Retainer/264440024950?hash=item3d91da8f76:g:IYsAAOSwjpldX~Q4

[jwc66k]

The one on the left side looks suspiciously like a wiring clip?

It is. San Jose made things work.
Jim

[jwc66k]

Thank you. Here is a link for one on Ebay. Does anyone know if this is a hardware or auto body supply Auveco like item?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1965-1966-Mustang-Fastback-Shelby-Trunk-Lid-Torsion-Rod-Retainer/264440024950?hash=item3d91da8f76:g:IYsAAOSwjpldX~Q4

This is a "workable" retainer. The outside diameter is 1/2 inch. The original is 3/4 inch. It is definitely not concourse.
Jim

[jwc66k]

Can't, at the moment remember how many slots,cuts or teeth each one had

There are eight "teeth". Re 380264-S2.
The use of a part number allows everyone to be on the same wavelength.
Jim