Topic: 1969 Steering Column Lower Grommet

[69GTconvert]

I need to purchase a lower steering column grommet for my 1969 Mustang convertible (April 8th, Dearborn).  From the research I have done, it appears there were two different grommets used:

C9ZB-3K680-A (See image - and not sure if this is even correct)
C9ZB-3K680-B (See image - still not sure)

Here are some of the descriptions I have come across for these grommets that explain the differences between them.  As you can see, there are several discrepancies:
- The grommet differences are related to tilt/non-tilt.
- The grommet differences are related to early/late assembly dates.
- The grommet differences are related to coupe/convertible or fastback models.

I have also seen these grommets referred to as short and tall.

Can someone tell me which grommet would be correct for my convertible?  Are there any other grommet versions that I left out?

Thanks!

[J_Speegle]

Since the fastback/sportroof's steering column is adjusted to sit at a lesser angle than the coupe and convertible the grommet/ring is designed differently

with that said I believe the correct one for your application would be the one with less material between the top edge and the cut out for the column.

Don't recall if each has a engineering number visibly cast into the part. If so the MPC for 69 or 70 could be checked for the numbers

[Armond]

Because the fastback used the extra two spacers, angling down the column. it used the lower one in the picture.

[67gta289]

Here is some a post that discusses the related lower cover.

http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=4828.0

[69GTconvert]

Thanks everyone for clearing this up. Thanks 67gta289 for the link (and nice job on the document).