Topic: Original brake calipers - 1968 to 1970

[Anghelrestorations]

I hate saying "+1", but Bobs comments are spot on.  Thats exactly what I would say. 
Bottom line is if you put anything on your car that is not typical better have documentation to prove thats how it was originally.  Otherwise if/when you ever get the car judged will be an issue as we judge to the norm and not the exceptions.....unless documented. 

[RoyceP]

The NAPA store here will cad plate rebuilt calipers. I have to specify not plating them for me. They look nice that way but originals are not plated. 

[TLea]

Marcus
I have seen quite a few of the version pictured on the right but never any I an say came off original cars. I used to be able to go to parts store and have them bring in 20-30 rebuilts. I would sort through them and put aside the ones like on the right. I always assumed they were from later 70's

[Anghelrestorations]

Tim...yes, thats what I also assumed but looking at these two sets I have from these two cars they are both date stamped January 1969 which matches perfectly the build dates of the cars.  So I have to think these are original assembly line units.  And both stamped KH so assume they are made by Kelsey Hayes. 

[specialed]

Tear drop type calipers are more common but both types were used and are originals. I have nos and assembly line silver calipers and i thought ford wanted silver calipers on cars with mag type wheels but cant document that and i had nos out of the plant 67 shelby calipers that were silver and 67 shelbys had mag wheels.