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Hello everyone.
I am currently looking for a pair of original 67/68 gt390/gt500 big block ford fe engine mounting plates. The plates that bolt to either side of the engine block which then allows the engine to attach to the rubber/metal engine mounts. I believe the factory part number is c7zz-6046 if I'm correct.
I'm not sure if there is a difference between 67/68 big blocks as regards the engine mounting plates or if they are the same? The ones Im after will be going On a 67 big block if that helps.
If any body has a set(pair) or can help me please send me a email.
Many thanks
Dave.

Hello Brando.
Thank you for the emails/replies and help however I have already managed to locate a set.
Again thank you for your offer of help.
Kind regards
Dave

Hello everyone.
I am looking for a original pair of good condition 1967 gt390/gt500 exhaust manifolds with no cracks or broken eyelets or busted studs or cast welding.
Basically a good honest pair of original 67 gt390/gt500 exhaust manifolds.
If you have any for sale or maybe able to help please send me a pm.
Many thanks for your help.
Have a nice day.
Dave

Hello everyone.
Thanks kr convertible and j speegle for your help.
After looking at the photo of the 68 its clear they are only used for the tie down brackets so they can be welded up if he wishes. Its the two holes in the side of the frame rail spaced maybe 2 inches apart i was looking at and then the one that goes vertical between them( from the bottom upwards) thats got to be the tie down brackets. Thank you for the picture kr convertible thats brilliant.
Thank you all for the advice. Its a 65 fastback 6 cyl not rare but means alot to my family member and its not a clone its all factory stock, i just posted in this section and on this forum as i know alot of people on this forum have fantastic knowledge and advice which i respect very much so i hope i dont upset anyone posting in this section.
Again thank you all for the advice.
Many thanks again
Kind regards
Dave

Hello Kr convertible.
I agree they look like crush sleeves(sorry for the plain description but metal toilet tubes inside the rail stacked on top of each other 1 inch apart) but i was not sure if they where for the exhaust brackets like you mentioned or tie down brackets that should of be discarded at the dealerships.
Would just like to clarify before my family member decides to weld them up.
Many thanks.
Dave

Here is a link to a customer that has installed the repair patch on cj pony parts  review page and it shows the plate/ insert with the two bolts that go through left to right. I tried uploading the photo but i keep getting the folder is full message.
https://www.cjponyparts.com/rear-frame-rail-section-passenger-side-1965-1970/p/M103R/
Many thanks.

Hello Everyone.
I have a question regarding 65 mustang fastback rear frame rails.
Again i dont have access currently to my 65 osbourne assembly manuals to look as they are in storage however a family member is replacing the rear frame rail section on a 65 fastback passenger side rear where the leaf spring shackle goes as it has gone very bad with rust however the rest of the rail is in great condition go figure. He has purchase a 20 inch rear frame rail section to repair just the bad bit at the back.
On the new repro rail there is a insert infront of the hole for the shackle bushing that also strengthens the frame rail and allows two bolts to go through the rail from the side. What was the purpass of these holes in the frame rail and with the plate inside also?. Was it for exhaust mounting brackets or was it just for the tie down brackets to be installed for when the cars where new and transported on car haulers back in the day.
I will try to include a photo as to what i am describing. Because my family member was on about welding them up and grinding them flush if they are not used for anything critical as he would not be bothered about reinstalling tie down brackets to the car as its a drive and its also less holes for water to get into in the future.
Thank you for any help or advice you can provide.
Many thanks
Dave

Hello Pete
Thank you for the reply i was hoping you might see the post and be able to help. I must confess i think i had brain fog/freeze yesterday. I looked at it again this morning after i made the post online and it all clicked into place and i understood how it was meant to go. I think it must have been because it was a long day yesterday working in the garage till past midnight tiredness must of got to me however thank you very much for you help and for the photo. I will save the photo for reference and i will hopefully not forget how this plate goes for next time i am assembling a heater box.
Thanks once again Pete for your help and advice its always much appreciated.
Kind regards
Dave

I could not post a picture for some reason so i will include a link to one for sale that has the plate in questions shown underneath.
Many thanks
https://www.ebay.com/itm/392175828528?hash=item5b4f803e30:g:ZeUAAOSwBfhb8dfY

Hello Everyone
I have a friend who has ordered a new reproduction heater box for his 68 fastback as his original case was toast and beyond repair.
When he has ordered the new heater box its arrived fine however it has arrived with a metal plate separately in the box and i cant remember the last one i saw/ looked at i think did not have this plate inside? Is this maybe a early or late thing? The heater box is a non ac box. Hoping somebody can tell me if this plate is to be used or not? I will attach a picture with a red arrow pointing to the plate/bracket in question. Thanks for any help you maybe able to give me as it looks to me like the plate will not fit with the brass heater core installed.
Have a nice day
Dave

Hello
I am currently looking for the cast iron crankshaft pulley for a 67 Shelby gt500 without ac or smog pump however it does have the dual alternator belt set up. The part number I believe is c1ae-6312-a.
Looking for a good original pulley with no damage.
If anyone has one or can help please send me a pm.
Many thanks
Dave

Hello everyone.
Hoping some knowledgeable fe people can help me with two questions and some views/opinions.
What is the standard outside diameter of a fe crankshaft snout where the balancer slides on to is it  1.375(1inch 3/8)? Which I believe is standard correct?
My next questions is regards to Romac harmonic balancers what are people's thoughts experience with this brand?
Thank you for your time and any help and advice it's much appreciated.
Kind regards
Dave

Thanks bob for the help and advice.
Just out of curiosity did they use the same floor seat belt anchor bolts in the early 68 shelbys as well or did they change the bolts with the design change of the retractor belts.

Hello Roy
Thanks for the reply. I have tried both amk products and Virginia classic mustang however I can not seem to locate them at all. I managed to find 3 of my original bolts today and spacers used however I am still one spacer and bolt short.
On the Amk website it shows a corse thread torx head bolt for the shoulder harnesses which I believe is incorrect.
I will post some pictures of the bolt I am looking for below(short bolt is standard lap belt 67 bolts). Maybe they was used on Mercury Cougars and fairlanes as well as the Mustangs in 67. Maybe even some early 68 shelbys maybe?
Thanks for the help Roy.
Kind regards
Dave

I searched on the forum  again today and found a thread from 2018 ( didn't find it the other night before I posted this question)where someone else asks the same question regarding the  harness bolts.It appears the bolts used for mounting the Shelby shoulder harnesses at the front lower floor are the same as ford used on mustangs equipped with the shoulder belt option from the factory but just double the quantity 2 for mustangs 4 for shelbys.
I believe they are hex head 7/16-20 and 1 3/4 long. Would anyone happen to have a source on where to buy these from also if someone has a picture they could post.
Many thanks
Dave.