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Trunk torsion bar rubber

Started by TLea, October 22, 2023, 09:44:49 AM

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TLea

Someone measure me the length and diameter of the rubber torsion bar bushing used on 65, 66 and early 67 trunk lid? Thanks

68blk500c

Measured two spiral cut wrapped version--both 18" on rod.
The center U-bracket version--1 1/8".

JD

#2
Virginia Mustang did sell them, just the rubber and the "full Kit", then just the full kit Part #ER-1741

See attached.

Also rubber on a rod.

rubber is 1-1/8 inch long x 9/16" OD/dia with 1/4" ID

Some (early metal & fiberglass deck lid cars got two rubber pieces, only one was captured under a metal bracket
'67 Shelby Headlight Bucket Grommets https://www.saacforum.com/index.php?topic=254.0
'67 Shelby Lower Grille Edge Protective Strip https://www.saacforum.com/index.php?topic=1237.0

TLea

Thank you gents.  VA doesn't have anymore so I'm going to make some

J_Speegle

Quote from: TLea on October 23, 2023, 07:31:54 PM
Thank you gents.  VA doesn't have anymore so I'm going to make some

Don't just make one  :) Never a good idea but sure you know that - Just kind of a reminder for all ::)
Jeff Speegle- Mustang & Shelby detail collector, ConcoursMustang.com mentor :) and Judge

TLea

Quote from: J_Speegle on October 23, 2023, 08:06:49 PM
Quote from: TLea on October 23, 2023, 07:31:54 PM
Thank you gents.  VA doesn't have anymore so I'm going to make some

Don't just make one  :) Never a good idea but sure you know that - Just kind of a reminder for all ::)
Roll of rubber cord is 10 ft so thats what like 100?

JD

#6
10' x 12" = 120" divided by 1.125" = 106.66 pieces

(most rubber cord is solid, needs 1/4" ID hollow center - tubing)
'67 Shelby Headlight Bucket Grommets https://www.saacforum.com/index.php?topic=254.0
'67 Shelby Lower Grille Edge Protective Strip https://www.saacforum.com/index.php?topic=1237.0

J_Speegle

Quote from: TLea on October 24, 2023, 04:16:38 PM
Roll of rubber cord is 10 ft so thats what like 100?

Guess so if you want to go that far. You could be the 65-67 torsion bar rubber guy in addition to all your other titles  ::)
Jeff Speegle- Mustang & Shelby detail collector, ConcoursMustang.com mentor :) and Judge

TLea

Quote from: J_Speegle on October 24, 2023, 04:58:07 PM
Quote from: TLea on October 24, 2023, 04:16:38 PM
Roll of rubber cord is 10 ft so thats what like 100?

Guess so if you want to go that far. You could be the 65-67 torsion bar rubber guy in addition to all your other titles  ::)
Oh joy

JD

#9
Was looking for something else for someone else and saw this, in the Osborn Body book...

This was not typically on the all fiberglass Shelby deck lids, just the metal frame & fiberglass versions.
'67 Shelby Headlight Bucket Grommets https://www.saacforum.com/index.php?topic=254.0
'67 Shelby Lower Grille Edge Protective Strip https://www.saacforum.com/index.php?topic=1237.0