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68 C code GT/CS front spring paint marks

dalorzo_f

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C code, PS, May build

Red/yellow on 9 1/2 coil springs 16 3/4" flat down to top of coil end. Stripes about 1/2" wide about 3" apart...

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CougarCJ

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I want to point out that there are quite a few other cross overs for this spring too. that particular spring is coded 4V in the coil spring table of the Ford MPC.
 

franklinair

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When I rebuilt the front suspension on my J code Highland Green I attempted to duplicate factory markings:

Neil
 

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franklinair

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Absolutely correct. BUT: 4 bolt UCA cost $270, 3 bolt UCA cost $75. Functionally identical, but a large cost differential.
Plus, the 3 bolt UCA's were/are the replacements for '67 & '68's. (Ref: NPD catalog page 83)

Neil
 

csgt428

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The original coils from my S code CSGT with the GT equipment group had yellow and green markings. They are 9 1/2 coils and 16 1/4" high with a .640" cross section . The sway bar also has yellow and green markings and is 15/16ths". I can post a pic later if wanted.
 
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