WHAT HAPPENED at the FORD PLANT in 1963 #6

[@markgentry6688]

Yep as a mechanic I have run across many of those, what were try thinking 😂❤

[@hotcarsandcooltools]

If the engineers didn't make it a challenge the assembly workers did! lol

[@pauloconnor7951]

For safety. That pin can't slip out accidentaly ; ever.

[@hotcarsandcooltools]

Hahaha! Nope!

[@matthewmiller1193]

what about the big hole in the bracket that looks like it will line up when you push the e brake pedal down? the pin will slide out through the hole?

[@hotcarsandcooltools]

That is exactly what we thought could be done but with the cable connected it wouldn't allow it to go that far. Thanks and good eye!

[@automateeverything2341]

maybe its was riveted together wrong like you said and installed as an e brake assembly with the cable already attached on the factory line. dont know what the other end of the cable is attched to though so that might not be possible.

[@hotcarsandcooltools]

That is a very good possibility that we hadn't considered. The other end connects to a lever at the transmission crossmember that pulls the rear cables. Thanks for your reply!

[@charlesslack8090]

I will agree with your assessment of the incorrect orientation of the parts during the assembly of the e-brake pedal and bracket. Probably a new recruit on the line. And probably on a Monday as well. I have never run across things like that in a vehicle. But I have found issues with hardware that was supposed to be fabricated and sold in pairs, lefts and rights. Occasionally I would have found the pairs to be all one side or the other. Speaks volumes about lack of quality control. Or it could be just a case of "FRANKLY MY DEAR, I DON'T GIVE A DAMN" I am sure that you have heard the stories of coke bottles tied to string and hung inside of quarter panels.😊 CHEERS!

[@hotcarsandcooltools]

It has sure opened up a discussion about all the strange things that have been found or done in the manufacturing of cars/ vehicles. Things happen that can be overlooked but some are somewhat inexcusable. My Dad bought a brand new 96 Dodge Pickup and from day one the brakes pulled to one side. After 3 trips to the dealership they finally figured out that 2 different size rotors had bee installed on the front. Thanks again for your input!

[@SuperMAZ007]

Must have been one heck of a skilled worked to put the pin the other way around. Or maybe this was a work of a apprentice worker? Kind of from the looks of it this seems to be the case with this entire car really. I have heard also incorrect hardware being used and bolts smashed into the body because the hole was not threaded right or they had the improper hardware. I know one case with the 70s Ford LTD. But than again maybe this was all intentional cause the service life of these vehicles was not expected to be too long anyway?

[@hotcarsandcooltools]

We've got a lot of feedback suggesting the same types of assembly. You're right this car seemed to have combination of all of them lol

[@SeanTurnerDeeper6]

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