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Push on Retainer - A/C Heater Box Shafts - Repro ~ 1967 - 1973 Mercury Cougar / 1967 - 1973 Ford Mustang
Item #: 11998

5.00 stars, based on 7 reviews
Push on retainer for heating and air conditioning box levers or shafts. Fits 3/16 inch studs or rods. In most cases you will also want to get a washer to go against the pinched stops. Probably fits most Ford products, not just 1967-73 Cougar and...
Push on Retainer - A/C Heater Box Shafts - Repro ~ 1967 - 1973 Mercury Cougar / 1967 - 1973 Ford Mustang
Customer since 2017
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just like the original

Push on Retainer - A/C Heater Box Shafts - Repro ~ 1967 - 1973 Mercury Cougar / 1967 - 1973 Ford Mustang
Customer since 2013
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Fits snug, good reproduction.

Push on Retainer - A/C Heater Box Shafts - Repro ~ 1967 - 1973 Mercury Cougar / 1967 - 1973 Ford Mustang
Customer since 2023
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  • Small but needed product
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1967 Cougar

2 door sedan

Push on Retainer - A/C Heater Box Shafts - Repro ~ 1967 - 1973 Mercury Cougar / 1967 - 1973 Ford Mustang
Customer since 2021
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Good fit

For the price, well worth getting these replacements.

Push on Retainer - A/C Heater Box Shafts - Repro ~ 1967 - 1973 Mercury Cougar / 1967 - 1973 Ford Mustang
Customer since 2019
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Much needed

Rebuilding my a/c plenum box. Much needed and reliable part

Push on Retainer - A/C Heater Box Shafts - Repro ~ 1967 - 1973 Mercury Cougar / 1967 - 1973 Ford Mustang
South Carolina
Customer since 2022
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PErfect fit

I've tried ging to hardwares stores looking for suitable replacements whe it comes to small hardward like this, but it seems to be impossible to find the perfect fit, so i'm glad WCCC provides great repros and good quality used parts that fit perfectly.

Push on Retainer - A/C Heater Box Shafts - Repro ~ 1967 - 1973 Mercury Cougar / 1967 - 1973 Ford Mustang
Sandy, Utah
Customer since 2016
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  • Exact replacement part
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Push on Retainer - A/C Heater Box Shafts - Repro ~ 1967 Mustang Factory AC

These parts were Exactly what I needed to restore factory AC box on '67 Mustang! I was unable to find these parts Anywhere else, and these were a perfect fit, after expanding them slightly using a small tapered center punch as an expanding mandrel, along with combination pliers to slightly 'tune' the hole diameter to a Perfect Fit with the desired retention force. Thanks West Coast Classic Cougar, for having this part available - it arrived just in time after I ordered at the last minute - I am totally happy with this purchase...!