Mystery part..what is it?

[Frankenstang71]

Hello, this was laying on my floor with other random parts when I got my car. Can anyone tell me what it is for? It may not be a mustang part at all. thanks

 

[tpj71mach]

I'm pretty sure that is a thingamabob.

Seriously, I don't recall coming across anything that looked like that when I disassembled my car and I took it down to an empty shell and I don't see any Ford stamping on it either, sorry.

 

[tony-muscle]

T bracket to hold a flag pole to the trunk

 

[Cleveland Crush]

Blinker fluid container bracket, found on early 1971's only...

 

[cv_72mustang]

Ok my turn, it can't be from our cars since it's not rusted or misaligned!

 

[ib4stangs]

Maybe a package tray retainer?...

 

[RD-72]

Looks very similar to a package tray (back deck) retainer to me (my 72 coupe has 2 that look like these one on each side .....hidden from view behind the upper back seat cushion

BUT...to liven this discussion up a little and have some fun...maybe it’s a “piston return spring” ....or maybe even “alternator fluid“ retainer reservoir bracket...lol

 

[tpj71mach]

Maybe a package tray retainer?...

That would explain why I didn't come across anything like it I have a fold down rear seat.

 

[Doug's 73 Mach1]

Yes, package shelf retainer. Two used on coupes and Fastback with out Sport Deck (fold down) rear seat.

 

[Kilgon]

Blinker fluid container bracket, found on early 1971's only...

Now that's funny.

 

[Cleveland Crush]

Now that's funny.

 

[MAD IRISHMAN]

It's a "Whutchyamacallet"

 

[Mach I Pony]

Hello, this was laying on my floor with other random parts when I got my car. Can anyone tell me what it is for? It may not be a mustang part at all. thanks

Nah your all wrong, it’s a high speed muffler bearing alignment tool used on the 428 Cobra Jet.

 

[Cleveland Crush]

Nah your all wrong, it’s a high speed muffler bearing alignment tool used on the 428 Cobra Jet.

Pony,
I believe it's the alignment tool for the SUPER Cobra Jet version NOT the standard Cobra Jet!!

 

[tony-muscle]

Pony,
I believe it's the alignment tool for the SUPER Cobra Jet version NOT the standard Cobra Jet!!

That was from the 1 of 1 Super Cobra Boss with a 353 Cleveland, 4 valves per cylinder and zoomie headers.

 

[Cleveland Crush]

That was from the 1 of 1 Super Cobra Boss with a 353 Cleveland, 4 valves per cylinder and zoomie headers.

OK Tony, upon my further research I stand corrected!!!

 

[Mach I Pony]

Pony,
I believe it's the alignment tool for the SUPER Cobra Jet version NOT the standard Cobra Jet!!

That’s a common believe to most but, a little research will show you that one of the things that made it “ Super” was the omission of the muffler bearings being replaced by the hydraulic header injectors.

 

[Mark Jones]

You guys are soooo funny!
Seriously, after close inspection, (photoshop) I can see that this bracket was hand made. I think someone left the bracket in the car to create this thread of guesses for the next person that owned the car. To give us all something to do with our spare time. My guess It' a replacement vacuum canister bracket that hasn't been welded to the canister yet.

 

[Sheriff41]

They're used exclusively on the 1971 Cougar Boss 351.

 

[midlife]

It was to secure the bottle that the Smoke Jeannie was kept in. No idea where the bottle is now and whether it has been opened.