Gary Lewis Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 I am old enough to remember the jingle. "Ford's ... got a better idea!" All over the radio. Then when I bought my first car, I met that "better idea" mentality first hand. Ford did not equip my 1967 Mustang with Zerk fittings. Oh no, that would have cost a dollar more. Instead Ford installed little plugs in the holes. My Mustang was of course second hand, I was only 16 and had saved up from paper routes and odd jobs, just call me Old Economy Steve. See link below. That Mustang had over 50k on it and had never been greased. Because of one of Ford's better ideas. The Pinto gas tank fires were a better idea too. Did Ford learn? I don't think so. Just ask any bitter old Ford parts counter guy... Old Economy Steve memes I slid under my brand new '69 Super Bee and was cut on a "grease plug" on the steering linkage. Upon closer inspection it was a zerk fitting with the head knocked off. Chrysler had purchased fitting with the check ball in the base and serrations around the neck. They supposedly greased the car at the factory and then knocked the heads off. Why? It took them time to do that, and there was no need to do so. So Ford wasn't the only one with a Stupider Idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBrother-84 Posted November 3, 2021 Author Share Posted November 3, 2021 Tremendous help, thank you! Just found a LH in red for $50 delivered. It is the last part I need for the interior of Elyza. When it is in I can finally take and post pics of the new interior!! Good news, happy that this info helped your find this "rare" part! I am also achieving the interior of BigBro. Just received the new front door locks (had to change them), so I will be able to complete the front doors interior panel installation soon. Pics of the interior will follow. BTW, I just started a new thread (Where goes this black plastic trim). If you have an idea... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBrother-84 Posted November 3, 2021 Author Share Posted November 3, 2021 I slid under my brand new '69 Super Bee and was cut on a "grease plug" on the steering linkage. Upon closer inspection it was a zerk fitting with the head knocked off. Chrysler had purchased fitting with the check ball in the base and serrations around the neck. They supposedly greased the car at the factory and then knocked the heads off. Why? It took them time to do that, and there was no need to do so. So Ford wasn't the only one with a Stupider Idea. If these old engineers could talk, they certainly would have funny stories to tell us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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