M_Body_Coupe
Well-Known Member
So here is the weird thing: the t-bar hex end anchors have a visible assymetric shape to the anchor "ears" that the adjuster bolt itself hooks into (see 1st pic).
It would appear that one side is pretty flat, while the other side has a rounded cut-out, the implication here being (my thinking): it is probably intended to avoid some kind of interference during the install.
Having said that, because of how these actually mount on the t-bars it would appear that regardless of which anchor I put on which bar, the end result is always the same (see additional pics).
I went through my '80 & '81 parts books, in both cases the anchors are part# 4094070, and there is no difference between either side (so the assembly requires 2 pcs of that part).
What's causing my hesitation here is the fact that my coupe was stripped down and re-assembled...ohhh...about a solid 20-25 yrs ago, and quite honestly I had spare parts from about three different F/M body cars as that time, some being '79 & '78 vintage, so perhaps these t-bar anchors are actually pre-'80 model year pieces? (and could have been different for those years?)
Soooo...before I drive myself crazy about this, can anyone elaborate on what I've noticed here?
It would appear that one side is pretty flat, while the other side has a rounded cut-out, the implication here being (my thinking): it is probably intended to avoid some kind of interference during the install.
Having said that, because of how these actually mount on the t-bars it would appear that regardless of which anchor I put on which bar, the end result is always the same (see additional pics).
I went through my '80 & '81 parts books, in both cases the anchors are part# 4094070, and there is no difference between either side (so the assembly requires 2 pcs of that part).
What's causing my hesitation here is the fact that my coupe was stripped down and re-assembled...ohhh...about a solid 20-25 yrs ago, and quite honestly I had spare parts from about three different F/M body cars as that time, some being '79 & '78 vintage, so perhaps these t-bar anchors are actually pre-'80 model year pieces? (and could have been different for those years?)
Soooo...before I drive myself crazy about this, can anyone elaborate on what I've noticed here?