PSA: '65 Antenna Lead Grommet (B5A-18912-A)

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PSA: '65 Antenna Lead Grommet (B5A-18912-A)

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Public Service Announcement:

On my '65 Caliente I have successfully installed the (behind) kick panel antenna lead grommet that parts suppliers widely tag for use with 1955-56 all Ford, 55-69 Thunderbird, 65-67 Galaxie and 65-67 LTD. Part number B5A-18912-A such as seen here.

The Mercury Master Parts Catalog indicates that the part used on the 65-66 Comet was FEK-18912-A (also used on the 1965 Mercury) which as far as I can tell is not being sold under that FEK number. Meanwhile the Ford Car MPC indicates for the 1965 Falcon the above part number B5A-18912-A (and has a note that this same grommet was also used with windshield washer kit).

So IMHO this is clearly the correct part for the 65 Comet (and works beautifully on my car) even if not tagged appropriately by the suppliers.
Thanks,
kevin
1965 Caliente Convertible
5H25A525287 (76DM6204L5416)

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