K-Code Shock Absorbers

Quote from round2K

Mike,

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

I can answer that... definitely NO!!

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!

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.

Quote from kar-nut

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

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?