Fasteners

This often times missing bracket was attached to the back of your 67 - 68 XR7 model passenger side plastic bezel via plastic studs that easily break off from over tightening the screw. This is the smaller design. Two different sized brackets used, this is the smaller one that is 1-21/32 inches wide. This bracket goes in the corner above the switch panel. The larger bracket is 1-3/4" or 3/32" wider. It was obvious what the original intent was on this design in that a tab on the L...

This often times missing bracket was attached to the back of your early 1967 Standard model passenger side plastic bezel via plastic studs that easily break off from over tightening the screw. This is the less common design.It was obvious what the original intent was on this design in that a tab on the L bracket was supposed to extend into the rectangular hole to keep the bracket properly anchored to the fragile plastic. For some reason the majority of the cars built didn't get the better...

Reproduction set of 5 passenger side dash bezel clips. This often missing bracket was attached to the back of your 67 - 68 Standard model passenger side plastic bezel via plastic studs that easily break off from over tightening the screw. This is the more common design of the two and by far the superior. Replaces item # 31908Through 67-68, there were four different style brackets, you can see all four by following this link. ...

This often times missing bracket was attached to the back of your 67 - 68 Standard model passenger side plastic bezel via plastic studs that easily break off from over tightening the screw. This is the more common design.Through 67-68, there were four different style brackets, you can see all four by following this link. ...

Reproduction set of 5 XR7 passenger side dash bezel clips. This often missing bracket was attached to the back of your 67 - 68 XR7 model passenger side plastic bezel via plastic studs that easily break off from over tightening the screw. Our improved design is better than the original in that the tab extends into the rectangular recess in the dash bezel which anchors in MUCH more securely. Replaces item # 31907Through 67-68, there were four different style brackets, you can see all four...

Reproduction Tail Light / Trunk Light / Courtesy Light Loom Clip for the 1967 - 1968 Mercury Cougar or Ford Mustang 

New blue removable strength thread locker for your project. This is a must have item if you are reassembling your pride and joy after restoration or just changing out parts. Often times, the vibrations from these antiques can vibrate loose the fasteners used to hold it together. If you use this, you can rest assured that your Merc or Ford will not fall apart from fasteners that have vibrated loose.

New red permanent strength thread locker for your project. This is a must have item if you are reassembling your pride and joy after restoration or just changing out parts. Often times, the vibrations from these antiques can vibrate loose the fasteners used to hold it together. If you use this, you can rest assured that your Merc or Ford will not fall apart from fasteners that have vibrated loose.

Sold individually Zinc (dark silver)

1967-68 XR7 over head console pad clip. Two needed per car. Sold individually # C3AB-63519A16

Seven (7) of these acorn nuts are used to hold the trunk trim moulding on to the trunk. Replaces Ford Part # 377767 For more insight on this tricky trunk trim, check out our video below: ...

Replacement U-nut or clip for any 1967-70 Mercury Cougar trunk lid. These slide into the bottom of the trunk lid for attaching the hinges. Correct 5/16-18 threads, 7/8" from center of hole to edge. 4 total per trunk lid, sold individually.

9" inside the arch to the end of the threads. Thread size 7/16-20, includes tall nuts as shown. Concours Grade 5 flange nuts available separately, see related items.

Sold individually, two per side, four per car required. These often get destroyed when you go to replace your door window regulator slides. Two of these are used to install the C7ZZ-6523288-A track. Check out our handy diagram below to find other '67-'68 door parts you may need. All the item numbers shown can be typed in to the search bar on our site. (Click image to view full size) Not sure where to begin when it comes to replacing your window regulator? Check out our how-to video below: ...

Almost identical to the original, tab is a bit longer. *NOTE*1969 Cougar owners do not need this part as it is built in the the chromed plastic, rectangular bezel on the door panel.

This is the rubber spacer / washer that goes between the bolt head and the metal washer of your seat belt hardware. The purpose of the rubber washer is to dampen any vibrations caused by the movement of the seat belt.Sold individually# 354959-S

Reproduction steering gear or seat belt washer for the Mercury Cougar or Ford Mustang. These units are sold individually.Replaces Ford part # 378580-S.

Used on the retractors.

These spacer / washers were used on the rear belts of 1968 - 1973 Cougars. 1968 used two per bolt for a total of eight, 69-71 used one per rear belt for a total of four and 72-73 used one per belt on the inner only as the outer belts had a re-tractor in the rear 72-73. They were red to guide the line workers on placement.

These spacer / washers were used on the rear belts of 1968 - 1973 Cougars. 1968 used two per bolt for a total of eight, 69-71 used one per rear belt for a total of four and 72-73 used one per belt on the inner only as the outer belts had a re-tractor in the rear 72-73. They were red to guide the line workers on placement. Sized like the originals, but do not have the dimples all over. 0.53" ID x 0.88" OD.

Same as 69-73 but with no markings.

Wave locking washers for the door hinges on the 67 - 70 Cougar or Mustang. These washers have teeth that will dig in and hold tight, making sure your door hinges never come loose.

Sold individually, phosphate & Oil (gray-black).

A nice reproduction of the standard air cleaner wing nut. This version was used on most Ford products through the 1980's.

Reproduction Wire Loom Mounting Kit for the 1968 Mercury Cougar / Ford Mustang

Master clip kit which includes following fasteners: Driver side apronEngine feedFirewallFront crossmemberGas tank senderHorns and regulatorPassenger side apron below relayRadio cable to dashKeep in mind that there are many other fasteners on 1968 Cougars / Mustangs that are not in this kit.

Reproduction XR7 Console Fastener Kit for the 1967 and 1968 Mercury Cougar

Fits 1968 Standard or XR7

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Fits 1968 Standard or XR7

This stepped window trim clip is great for times when your stainless trim just will not click into place. We have found that the reproduction cougar rear window gasket is a little taller than OEM and this adjustable clip allows you to compensate. Another instance this multi-fit clip works is when someone has replaced one or more nail-heads that the clip fastens to and located them in the wrong place.Sold Individually. These clips attach to posts built in to the car. In case you're missing some...

Replaces Ford Part # C8AZ-2B164-A Sold individually

Four per car unless you have a 1968 decor or standard model that has the unique three hole armrest and then you will need six. Replaces Ford part # C7AZ-6224146. Check out our handy diagram below to find other '67-'68 door parts you may need. All the item numbers shown can be typed in to the search bar on our site. (Click image to view full size) ...

Reproduction disc brake hose bolt for any 1968-73 Mercury Cougar and generally all other Ford cars with factory disc brakes. Special hollow bolt with cross drilled hole. Attaches the high pressure hose to the caliper.

These barrel nuts or clips are exactly like the original ones inserted into the trunk for attaching 1967-68 "Mercury" script, and 1971-72 Mercury Cougar "Mercury" Hood scripts. The manufacturer indicates that these tubular nuts fit 1/8" holes. Pin size on those emblems are 3/32". These clips are also used to attach the 1967 quarter panel emblems. The install is basically the same as shown here: https://youtu.be/mcd788WUNns ...

Rear seat belt bolt, four per car used in conjunction with two red washer / spacers. 13/16" hex head, 1-1/4 inch bolt with a 3/16 inch shoulder. Can be either smooth headed or have a Heavy or Light "A". There is another version of this same bolt with a smooth head and no markings.

Used Vent Frame Bolt Kit 1967 and 1968 Mercury Cougar and Ford Mustang. Consists of: 1 bolt - 379384-S2 1 bolt - 378694-S 2 lock nuts - 33797-S2 set screws -  375694-S2

Rear Valance Hardware kit contains 2 bolts, 2 clips and 2 nuts. "Almost" correct reproduction that functionally works great. Plated to prevent rust.See related items for a more complete fastener kit, which includes the pan head Phillips screws. Replaces Ford Part #: 372719-s100.

Stamped steel construction with black vinyl coating like the original to prevent corrosion. Please note that vinyl coating will almost always crack along edges shortly after installation, just like the originals did... This is the same exact hold down you will see listed elsewhere its just that we feel you should know what you are getting up front so you will not be surprised. Replaces Ford part #: C5AZ-10718-A.

Two of these clips per side are required to hold the interior padded pillar pads the the "A" pillars on your 1968 Cougar.Replaces Ford part number 381896-S2.

Sold individually. Replaces Ford Part # 388052-S Helpful tip: Door panel clips install sliding toward the rear of the vehicle.

Delicate clip that attaches to a nail-head stud attached to the firewall. Very functional and visible, rather hard to find in unbroken condition.

This fragile little clip attaches to the bottom outer edge of the front fender extension and holds the tail of the aluminum eyebrow moulding to the extension, one per side. They almost always fail when you remove them, and to be honest, we rarely have them in stock. We do not list these hard to find parts to tease you, but rather for documentation purposes. We do offer a nice reproduction clip that you can get right here that will work great. ...

This clip looks just like the smaller rear deck / trunk lid moulding clip but is larger (as our comparison picture shows). One clip per side is used to attach the tail end (larger end) of the moulding to the extension. Rarely will the clip you get look as good as the pictured here, usually the "finger" will be missing. These clips are for the purest where originality is of the utmost importance. If originality is not an issue, you can get our excellent reproduction clip right here and...

Used plastic clip for the Mercury Cougar or Ford Mustang.

These little clips are what were used to fasten the dash face pad to the dash bezels on a 1968 standard or decor level Cougar. They are very difficult to come by and we have yet to find a suitable substitute. We suggest that if you need more than a few of these clips that you consider using strips of adhesive Velcro in lieu of these clips as Velcro holds the fragile aluminum trim more evenly against your bezels and is easier to install and remove for future maintenance. *NOTE* There are 13 of...

Reproduction of the plastic square hood insulation clips. 11 used on most vehicles. Sold individually.

New replacement J-nut or they are sometimes called U-nuts. These clip into those square holes in the fender aprons for fastening the fenders on 1967-70 Mercury Cougar and Ford Mustangs. These clips are 5/8 inches from the hole center to folded edge. We also see the same clips with 27/32 inch spacing for fender mounting. Numerous other uses, we find this clip on the hidden headlight buckets on 1967-68 Cougar and XR7's.