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12/28/2017 8:31 AM  #1


Part number needed

I'm missing two letters from my "MUSTANG" lettering on the driver side front fender. I ordered what I thought was the correct part, but I was wrong. Anyone got the correct part number before I try again? I have the individual holes drill from the factory for each letter. The current letters are taped/glued on. Guess that's why they fell off at some point. Thanks guys.

1966 K-code fastback


1966 Mustang Fastback K-Code,289,T-5, 9-inch rear with 3.50 gears.
 

12/28/2017 4:00 PM  #2


Re: Part number needed

National Parts Depot has a set for $13.95.  Their part number for the set is40282-17ADThe description gives Ford Part numbers
LETTER SET, *M U S T A N G*, REALLY GOOD REPRO, INCL TUBE NUTS, C5ZZ-6540282-A, C5ZZ-6540282-B, C5ZZ-6540282-C, C5ZZ-6540282-D, C5ZZ-6540282-E, C5ZZ-6540282-F, C5ZZ-6540282-G

Hope this helps.


'66 Fastback since July 27, 1981. Springtime Yellow, originally a 200 cu in, 4 speed. Also a '92 LX Coupe, 5.0, 5 speed.
 

12/28/2017 5:07 PM  #3


Re: Part number needed

I would suggest replacing the entire set at one time. I tried to replace only the letters I needed and found that the face angle of the letters is slightly different from the OE letters, which causes them to pick up the light just different enough that you can easily pick out the replacements.


'66 GT Fastback, 302, Edelbrock top end, Sniper EFI, MSD, JBA Headers & Exhaust, T-5Z, Currie 3.55 Trac-Loc
 

12/28/2017 5:19 PM  #4


Re: Part number needed

Thanks y'all. Those part numbers helped a lot. And my plan we to replace both sides. Found a few on the passenger side that are about to fall off as well.


1966 Mustang Fastback K-Code,289,T-5, 9-inch rear with 3.50 gears.
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