Foxbody parts?

ponyboy289

ponyboy289

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I know this isn't the right spot to post a wanted/classified ad,I posted a while back in the classified section .Basically I'm wondering if anybody knows of some decent places to get some used/takeoff parts for Foxbodies? My father has a car (1989 5.0 lx auto convertible) that cannot be driven because I can't find a clip that holds the shfter cable to the actual shifter,His cable is mint but the clip broke,Any thoughts on this? I called a couple of the big places 5.0 resto,texas Mustang,etc.Addtionally I'm looking for assorted body parts,etc. Man I miss junkyards. Any input is appreciated.Thanks.
 
PJB

PJB

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I would think a company like CJ Pony Parts or 50 Resto would have that clip.

Have you tried a Ford dealer? Ive bought a few little things at a dealer for my '92 that I didnt think Id find there.
 
ponyboy289

ponyboy289

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Thanks very much for the replies so far. So far I've searched ebay,craigslist,etc. I go on these sites religiously as I am always looking at all things Mustang,granted I do usually look at the classic stuff because that's my primary obsession. As far as Ford the clip has been obsolete for years,I made some calls,I have some pretty good connections at Ford,But no luck there. As for 5.0 resto and C.J.'S(I have an account with c.j.'s) I checked with both of them,no good.

As far as the assorted body parts and what not I just like to get an idea as to what's out there source wise for used parts,in case I see something I want or need (we have 5, 5.0 Mustangs in my immediate family so who knows what's going to break and when?).As old as these cars are they are too new in my opionion to start using repo parts on them.I'd take a used original decklid needing some light body work(no rust) over a brand new repo one any day of the week.

I called one salvage place down south that had a clip.I won't say what they wanted,But They basically asked me to turn around and grab my ankles.LOL. On that note I'm not looking for things for nothing but reasonable pricing is always nice.Thanks again everybody,Back to ebay I go. Once again Man I miss Junkyards.........
 
jkstang78

jkstang78

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Can you post a pic of the clip that is broken. Or where the cable needs to go so I can get a look. I might have a clip for you, and if it was I think it maybe, and I have it. I will just mail it to you. I've had 3 foxes 1 5.0 5 speed, 1 4cly auto, That i converted to a 5.0 5 speed. and then the 1 have now 5.0 auto. I wrecekd 2 of them and have had strip the cars and kept most of the parts.


But you can look here also

http://www.foxresto.com/products/byYear/91
 
ponyboy289

ponyboy289

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As requested here are a couple of photos with the area of the shifter that it attaches too.I removed the shifter from the car,because I was going to possibly look into rigging(I hate doing that) something to make this work. That said if you look you'll see the clip is surface rusted and it cracked along one edge,I was toying with brazing it,but I'd really rather get a replacement clip.




clip attached to shifter




clip one side


and the other side........


JKSTANG78 If you have one that would be great.As I would really like to get this car driveable again,It figures it takes a $.50 clip to disable a perfectly good running/driving car. You don't have to give it to me,But if you insist I won't fight you.LOL.
Please let me know either way.Thanks again.
 
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jkstang78

jkstang78

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ponyboy289 said:
As requested here are a couple of photos with the area of the shifter that it attaches too.I removed the shifter from the car,because I was going to possibly look into rigging(I hate doing that) something to make this work. That said if you look you'll see the clip is surface rusted and it cracked along one edge,I was toying with brazing it,but I'd really rather get a replacement clip.




clip attached to shifter




clip one side


and the other side........


JKSTANG78 If you have one that would be great.As I would really like to get this car driveable again,It figures it takes a $.50 clip to disable a perfectly good running/driving car. You don't have to give it to me,But if you insist I won't fight you.LOL.
Please let me know either way.Thanks again.
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Ok when I go out to my moms house tomorrow were i keep everything I will look for it. Have you tired a regular auto parts store? Like a pepboys or Somtimes a smaller mom and pop store might be better.
 
ponyboy289

ponyboy289

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Hey,
I appreciate you looking for one for me. As far as local parts stores,I've tried a bunch,big and small. I was told that a new replacment cable (aftermarket) does not come with the clip.Although I am considering ordering one and taking a look at it.I checked at a couple of trans shops so far,I was going to try a couple more possibly.I figure once I find one I'll find a 1/2 dozen of them.Please keep me posted.Thanks
 
jkstang78

jkstang78

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Sorry man I can't find it. It must have went with the old shifter when I got rid of it.

If your going to try and make something up. How about something like 1 of these Put the cable on and then maybe a washer and then one of these clips. You can probally just go to homedepot or lowes and pic the right thing up untill you can find the right clip. I'm also shocked that no one has that clip. Not even transmisson shops. And your right. When you need the part you can't find it. But when you don't need it, Then their is just a few of them laying around.

http://www.eders.com/products/3-omp-c-clips-10pack-10pk.html

http://www.pitstopusa.com/detail.aspx?ID=1715
 
ponyboy289

ponyboy289

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Thanks for looking. The first picture you posted of the "E" clip could almost work in theory but for that to lock in the ball on the bottom of the shifter would have to have an even groove all the way around. The next one,the pin,My thought is I could drill a hole ,use a washer then use a pin.The type shown or even something along the lines of a cotter pin,but I'm concerned about the depth as there isn't much of the shifter ball that comes out past the cable. One of the tough things with this is that the car is 2 1/2 hours away and of course it still has the cable in it. I'm leaning heavily towards ordering a new cable and seeing if it has a clip? I'm definately going to try that Mustang boneyard that was posted. My last thought was to possibly remove the ball stud from the shifter and come through with some sort of a bolt,nut,washer combo. Man I'm glad I mostly mess with 45 plus year old Mustangs. These newer cars are annoying you can't find parts for them.LOL.............................
 
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