K-Code Shock Absorbers

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Mike,

Do the front shocks have the "57" embossed in the top?

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I can answer that... definitely NO!! <img src=images/icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>

For what it is worth, my buddy purchased an NOS set of FOMOCO shocks in unopened boxex a couple years ago and they both had the 57 stamped in the top ring where the mounting rod goes through. (front shocks) Also, the new Gabrial classic shocks for a 65 or 66 Mustang have the 57 stamped in the same location. So I assume it is/was? something that Gabrial uses in manufacturing?

Maybe something used in manufacturing, but have never seen an unrestored car with those type shocks. I'm sure you haven't either John! <img src=images/icon_smile.gif border=0 align=middle>

Tom, can you share the date this happened and what color was used? Al;so Tom, the original set of shocks on my 65 hipo did NOT have the flare on the lower end of the upper tube. And Charles, you are correct, I have never seen an unrestored car with the "57 stamped on the ring of the front shocks, just the NOS set that my buddy purchased. I noticed them because it seemed unusual. In fact I have seen very few cars with the original front shocks.

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Engineering change MF394690 added a color code to both the front & rear shock absorbers.

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Tom - do they specifiy the color code. This goes back to those earlier images I was given showing the teal colored daub.

"Engineering change MF394690 added a color code to both the front & rear shock absorbers."

Are you going to tell us what these added color codes were and when this change took place? Can you post the Ford info pertaining to this?