I noticed (a while ago but never posted about it) that the P.O. of my 67 ripped holes in my shock towers (about 2" wide, give or take). On both sides, in the same spot. Was he trying to reach a hard to get to spot, and being lazy by ripping holes in the shock towers? Was he trying to make room for something that didnt fit? The holes arent even cut well, just looks like the sheet metal was torn up. Ill post some pics once I upload them. Im thinking he did this to get to something on the upper control arms? What do you all think?

 

Basically, he was lazy. The holes are there to install and access zerk fitings on the upper control arms. The only other way to install them is to remove the control arms, which requires disassembling half of the front end.

At some point you really should have those holes welded up. They create weak points in the shock towers, places where cracks can start and travel outward. Noot good on such a structural piece.

 

My Uncle's 70 FB has them too, pretty common.

 

Mine had it too. I hate when people do stupid stuff like that. I welded in patchs last time I had the motor out. Never quite got why they didn't just put 90 degree fittings in.

 

my towers were pounded out to to give more room. I pounded them back smooth.

 

I've got them as well, PO told me when I bought the car they were to lube the UCA. Mine were cut with a torch I think. They are small and round. Someone suggested the grommet from underneath that seals the seat bolt holes might fit nicely after cleaning up the holes with a grinder

 

I can't remember what they are called but most Mustang Supply places carry a new grease fitting with an install tool for this problem. It allows you to get to them without pulling anything apart.

And isn't it funny how many P/O's did really stupid things and what do you think future owners will think off us when we die and then become a P/O ourselves?

 

I bought one of those kits and although I didnt put much thought or effort into it,I never did figure it out.I thought there would be a plug in the controll arm to remove and then install zerk.What did I miss?

 

 

Yep...VERY common. They didn't make right angle zerk fitting back then so that was the answer