New member and new owner of '65 Fastback K-code

Bakes1111_old · March 15, 2009 at 8:13 PM

Hello,

I am a new member and new owner of a 1965 K-code Fastback. I am looking forward to learning everything there is to learn about K-codes. I will post a photo once I figure out how. Previous owner did a frame on restoration and built it into a 350R. It is vintage burgandy with white stripes. It has original 4-speed trans and 9 inch rear with 3.50 detroit locker rear. The engine is a built 289 but not original block. I have all the original parts removed from the car during 350R transformation and I am debating if I want to take it back to original or leave it as is.

Thanks,

John

dunc289_old · March 15, 2009 at 8:39 PM

Lots of dolled-up wanna-bes out there, this site supports those who are working toward original, while respecting and admiring the others.<img src=images/icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=images/icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>

C6ZZKGT · March 15, 2009 at 11:25 PM Official Post

Welcome to the forum, John.

-Fred-

65Rangoon_old · March 16, 2009 at 8:28 AM

Welcome John. There is a ton of collective knowledge on this site that can assist with any Q you may have. Looking forward to that pix of your new kar!

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66gtk · March 16, 2009 at 8:35 AM

Enjoy it for what it is until you are sick of it, and wear it out a little. When you are ready to redo it, you can put it back to original. For now, drive the snot out of it and have fun!

cobraboy · March 16, 2009 at 4:59 PM

Welcome I just got a '65 K GT FB too and am having fun. Gotta watch that Fred tho' he knows far too much I reckon he must sleep in his garage !!.

round2K_old · March 16, 2009 at 5:15 PM

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The word is out, Fred.

Edited by - round2K on 03/16/2009 17:16:08

C6ZZKGT · March 16, 2009 at 6:28 PM Official Post

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The word is out, Fred.

How do you guys figure that there is even any room in my garage to sleep?? If you had seen my garage you would know that there is far more room in the trunk of one of my fastbacks!! <img src=images/icon_smile.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=images/icon_smile.gif border=0 align=middle>

-Fred-

cobraboy · March 17, 2009 at 2:35 AM

Hmmm... food for thought, instead of readers wives how about members garages ? Freds first <img src=images/icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>

Bakes1111_old · March 17, 2009 at 9:38 PM

Thanks everybody. I brought a pick-up truck load of mostly original parts back this past weekend. I will be bringing the car home this upcoming weekend. Appreciate everybody's support and willingness to help with any questions. I am a purist at heart so I am sure the car will find its way back to its original state it's just a matter of time. I'll try to get some pictures up once the car is here. I've had a few mustangs but this is my first K-code and first '65 fastback. I bought Tony's book so I will start there seeing as it seems to be referred to quite a bit.

John

C6ZZKGT · March 18, 2009 at 8:42 AM Official Post

John, You will really also want to consider getting Bob Mannels book on small block Fords. It is a very detailed reference on anything small block Ford. Bob spent a labor of love of 17 years putting this book together and his work really paid off for us as readers of it.

-Fred-

Bakes1111_old · March 21, 2009 at 10:05 PM

Thanks, Fred. I will pick up a copy.

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