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While looking at the data sheets for the pre-production of the GT/CS (then called the "California Mustang"), there is a CS-only bracket number "CITF-13351-A". Another thread discussed this bracket, and I asked if anyone knew what it was.
This is a bracket originally engineered for Ford trucks and big cars. The clips have a slightly larger diameter "hole" to hold a heavy-duty flasher. This flasher is specified to handle the added resistance of the six rear taillight bulbs at the rear for the GT/CS. It is located right behind the ashtray, mounted on the rail on the bottom-backside of the dash.
The official Ford part number of this flasher is: C7AB-13350-A. (This flasher replaces the standard (non-GT/CS) '68 Mustang flasher, which is no. C5AB-13350-D).
IF someone knows how or where to find the exact generic equivalent (NAPA, Kragen, etc.) flasher, and/or if this is a Ford part still available, please post it here. I'd like to say that "any" heavy-duty flasher you can buy in an auto parts store should work, but the specific Ford no. flasher may provide more specific resistance to the flashing of the six 1157 bulbs.
As a side note, there are many, many CS-specific parts listed on this list, that will help in obtaining authenticity. For example, the front fenders have a specific part number.
Paul N.
This is a bracket originally engineered for Ford trucks and big cars. The clips have a slightly larger diameter "hole" to hold a heavy-duty flasher. This flasher is specified to handle the added resistance of the six rear taillight bulbs at the rear for the GT/CS. It is located right behind the ashtray, mounted on the rail on the bottom-backside of the dash.
The official Ford part number of this flasher is: C7AB-13350-A. (This flasher replaces the standard (non-GT/CS) '68 Mustang flasher, which is no. C5AB-13350-D).
IF someone knows how or where to find the exact generic equivalent (NAPA, Kragen, etc.) flasher, and/or if this is a Ford part still available, please post it here. I'd like to say that "any" heavy-duty flasher you can buy in an auto parts store should work, but the specific Ford no. flasher may provide more specific resistance to the flashing of the six 1157 bulbs.
As a side note, there are many, many CS-specific parts listed on this list, that will help in obtaining authenticity. For example, the front fenders have a specific part number.
Paul N.