New Guy in San Diego / Caliente
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New Guy in San Diego / Caliente
Hello! I'm buenocaliente (Perry) in San Diego Ca. I have recently bought a '64 Caliente. All is well so far but I'm having trouble finding a Shock Tower Cap ----------(the Bracket/Mount that bolts to the top of the front shock tower) Oddly the L Side one is missing on my car.
So the top of my LF shock is just rattling around, unsupported! If you guys know where to source one I'd greatly appreciate it. Thanks!
So the top of my LF shock is just rattling around, unsupported! If you guys know where to source one I'd greatly appreciate it. Thanks!
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Re: New Guy in San Diego / Caliente
Hey Perry! This what you're looking for?
EDIT: scratch it
JT
EDIT: scratch it
JT
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Re: New Guy in San Diego / Caliente
Those aren't right! looks like frame stands for motor mounts for trucksJoe Travers wrote: ↑Fri Feb 12, 2021 8:20 pmHey Perry! This what you're looking for?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1964-1965-Merc ... 4340124707
JT
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Re: New Guy in San Diego / Caliente
Just asking, John. I don't own a '64. Thought the same thing as you
JT
Re: New Guy in San Diego / Caliente
Welcome! Been enough Comets and Falcons(same part) changed to MII suspension that there will be some out there.
How 'bout pics we never get tired of pics!
Fred
How bout those guys in Escondido just off 78 they had a bunch a Ford stuff when I was there.
Mustang tops bolt on too but you'd have to change to Stang shocks
How 'bout pics we never get tired of pics!
Fred
How bout those guys in Escondido just off 78 they had a bunch a Ford stuff when I was there.
Mustang tops bolt on too but you'd have to change to Stang shocks
Re: New Guy in San Diego / Caliente
now that I look more at them they dont look right right for 70's trucks either but do appear to be mm frame stands. the shock mount should have 3 holes on the bottom & one in the top of the shock.
cant find a good pic but this one shows the side of it. the other side has 2 bolts to hold it to the tower.
Joe that ebay ad is labeled wrong
cant find a good pic but this one shows the side of it. the other side has 2 bolts to hold it to the tower.
Joe that ebay ad is labeled wrong
Re: New Guy in San Diego / Caliente
Some guys get mustang shock mounts so they can run stang shocks,they have the 2 bolt bar across the top.
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Re: New Guy in San Diego / Caliente
Code won't let me strike it. I'm deleting it.
JT
Re: New Guy in San Diego / Caliente
Well maybe they are for a 70's truck Joe,I know they look familiar!!!
http://www.fordification.com/tech/engine-perches.htm
http://www.fordification.com/tech/engine-perches.htm
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Re: New Guy in San Diego / Caliente
Let me hit the parts book, see if I can find part#, do a search.poboyjo65 wrote: ↑Fri Feb 12, 2021 9:37 pmWell maybe they are for a 70's truck Joe,I know they look familiar!!!
http://www.fordification.com/tech/engine-perches.htm
JT
Re: New Guy in San Diego / Caliente
I do believe Mustang ones will fit if you can't one lik was said you would have to change to mustang shocks as the Comet/Falcon uses a stud type shock and the mustang uses a pin barI think they are called, the mustang style might even be an upgrade for you. If you want the '64 Comet style and simply cannot find one locally, send me a PM and I might be able to help you out.
See Ya,
Mike
PS Welcome to the forum!
See Ya,
Mike
PS Welcome to the forum!
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Re: New Guy in San Diego / Caliente
Thanks, Guys. Yes, it's the type of cap/mount that's held down by three bolts. I'll post a pic of the car today. Btw, the previous owner replaced the grille with a '54 Ford Truck unit. Ya know, I actually LIKE how it looks. ------------Yes, Blasphemy!
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Re: New Guy in San Diego / Caliente
Here she is in all her $3000 Craigslist glory. Has a 302 / C4. Inner fenderwells were cut out for tubs, that were never purchased or installed by the prior owner. Plus has no back seat. So I can sharpen marshmallow sticks while I drive
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