Reproducing the 65 K code motor mounts

DJames_old · March 11, 2011 at 11:27 PM

I am currently getting my ducks in a row to reproduce the 65 K code motor mount frame brackets. Unlike most reproduction parts, they will look exactly like the original pieces. They will also have the numbers correctly stamped on them, even though these can't be seen when they are attached to a car/motor. In short, they will be completely indistinguishable from the originals. The production costs and final sale price will hang pretty heavily on the demand. If this is something that you would purchase, I would appeciate it if you let me know. If the demand is sufficient, I will go ahead and get this thing rolling. Thanks for your time.

DJames_old · March 13, 2011 at 12:38 AM

I just realized that I still have my email address from several years ago listed as my email address at this site. Ooops. Sorry about that. It is now corrected. And, just so you know, I do intend to put a mark or feature on the side of the brackets that the numbers are on. You wouldn't be able to see it while they are on the car, but, you also wouldn't be able to put them on ebay as originals.

6hypo5conv_old · March 13, 2011 at 6:38 AM

All I can say is props to you for doing this. I'd like to see your finished product.

CMDR114_old · March 13, 2011 at 9:29 AM

Was there anything unique about the '66 K Code mounts as compared to the A and C codes?

Wayne

C6ZZKGT · March 13, 2011 at 11:03 AM Official Post

The K code C4ZA cast brackets have a deeper saddle to accomodate the extra pieces associated with the rest of the Hipo mount assembly. If you used a standard C3DA casting, your engine would sit too high.

-Fred-

s2ms · March 13, 2011 at 1:31 PM

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Was there anything unique about the '66 K Code mounts as compared to the A and C codes?

Wayne

It depends on the build date. Early 66 HiPo's use the same HiPo unique cast mount brackets as 65's. I don't remember the exact date (think it was late 1965?) but Ford switched to stamped steel mount pieces used on all mid-late production 66 A, C, and K-Codes.

Dave

jwc66k · March 13, 2011 at 3:04 PM

The "book" says 11/1/65 as the transition date. I have an "A" code and a "K" code (both San Jose) with scheduled dates of 15 Oct and 18 Oct and both with the 65 types of mounts.

Jim

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