Topic: Flexible Metal Under-dash wiring retainer

[FXguy]

I have had several 64 1/2 cars with the left hand cardboard windshield wiper pivot cover, and none have had the retainer holding up the under-dash wiring as shown in the assembly manual secured by one of the vent housing nuts.  I find no evidence that there ever was one.  The cars are all June or July 64 planned build dates, some K code Dearborn one D code SJ.  Anyone know if this is typical or should these cars have had the retainer.

TIA,

-Scott

[FXguy]

The retainer I'm referring to is #10.


-Scott

[jwc66k]

The information I find is from Ford Car Parts (aka MPC), 1975 ed, Section 144 page 11, that states clip 377904-S100 was used to 9/29/64 to top cowl inner panel with nut 34053-S8 and clip 370805-S100 for wiring and shield to cowl top with screw 376378-S010 was used after that date. No implementation date prior to 9/29/64 was give. The nut, 34053-S8, apparently was used for the water shield only after 9/29/64.
I need to do a bit more research.
Jim
The illustrations are to small to make out any further information.

[J_Speegle]

Looked through my pictures and as one would expect this is a location that is difficult to get pictures of so can't help. But did want you to know that I did try.

Did find another wire loom clip further up/higher behind dash that appears to have changed during the first year of production. But that's a different subject

[FXguy]

Thanks for looking.  I've put it back together the way it was.  It seems that the air vent cable shield keeps these wires up and out of the way.

[midnite cruiser]

My July 64 vert had this in that position.
Not looking forward to getting it back up there.