It is with regret that I have decided to sell my '66 K GT Fastback. This is a restored car and is priced as such. This car has its original numbers matching (vin on the block and the toploader) drivetrain. The door tag reads as follows:
VIN: 6F09K161501
Body: 63B 2+2 Fastback, Pony Interior
Color: R Ivy Green Metallic
Trim: 66 Black Crinkle Vinyl, Pony Interior
Date: 15L November 15, 1965
DSO: 33 Detroit
Axle: E 3.50:1, Limited Slip
Trans.: 5 4-Speed Manual
The car was originally purchased by Harvey W. Dewey from Marine Motor Sales in Marine City, Michigan.
This car was loaded and has among other things:
8000 RPM rally pack
Deluxe seatbelts/seatbelt warning light
AM/8-track stereo
Console
Remote mirror
In addition, the car has 4 vintage Koni shocks. I had the fronts rebuilt by Koni North America to the tune of about $300. The rears were fine.
Paint
The car was repainted about year ago in its original color. It isn't 100% perfect, but it is darn good.
Body
This was originally a northern car. The floors and trunk have been replaced. They were done very well by a local shop and I have extensive pics of the work. The driver's door was replaced with a reproduction as was the driver's front fender. The door had been previously repaired with fiberglass and was not salvageable. In retrospect, I wish I had not done this and had sought an original door. The fender was replaced without my permission, oh well. Both the front and rear valences were replaced due to dents, etc. Otherwise it retains its original panels. The only collision evidence was in the passenger rear quarter. It had been previously repaired with bondo. The shop was able to pull out the dent and skim it. From within the trunk, there is now no evidence of a collison.
Engine
The car is an original 70,000 mile car. The engine was rebuilt at about the same time as the paint. Three of the pistons had skirt cracks so I replaced all of the pistons with new sealed power pistons. The originals come with the car. The cam was changed to one of Marv's along with new lifters. The original cam and lifters also come with the car. The block was honed, but not bored. It is stock bore. The radiator is new. The alternator is new. The fuel pump is a vintage CARbureTER Carter, but it is not a hipo. Everything else is original including the carb. I even have the carb tag and engine tag.
Interior
The interior is original except for the headliner and carpet. The driver's seat has a tear along the seam between the bottom pad the lower bolster. The upper bolster has a tear in the material like someone sat down with a screwdriver. The passenger seat and back seat are original and look great. The dash pad has a crack. I just haven't gotten around to getting these items fixed because I really don't want want to use repop parts. These are easy fixes, I just hate to mess with originality. I had always hoped to take the car to an uphostery shop to see if it could be repaired. Looks like I am out of time.
Wheels/Tires
The wheels are the original SS wheels of which I have five. The tires are brand new BFG T/As. In the trunk is the original spare on its original SS wheel.
Suspension
Original except for the aforementioned Konis and new rear springs. I supsect the car may have had the Shelby drop done to it. I suspect this for two reasons. One, in the papers I received with the car was a copy of the template. Secondly, the car has a rather raked look. If it has been dropped, the holes were plugged and cannot be seen.
Exhaust
New from Kar Mustang to original specs.
I know this car inside and out. It is well sorted mechanically and the body is great. The only area needing attention is the interior as previously mentioned. I have a lot of documentation including the original owners manual with the original owner's name, the High-Performance Equipment supplement and the manual for the Konis. I also have other documentation going back to the seventies. I have receipts for all of the work I have performed. I also have extensive pics of the restoration work including the body, the engine rebuild, etc. The car also comes with six trophies won in various Shelby and Mustang events in the early eighties in Texas and Louisiana.
Why am I selling? Family life has gotten too hectic. With a 5 year old, a 3 year old and a 1 year old, I can't give the car the time it deserves.
I am looking for offers in the mid-forties. Serious offers of course. I would be happy to answer any question you may have either here or by phone or email. I can also email pics to those interested. I don't have any good pics of the car as it sits now, but I will be taking those later in the week. The car is located in Braselton, GA. Inspections are welcomed.
John Ray
(404) 397-6289
Here is a link to a website I created awhile back documenting some of the restoration. I have tons more pics. Look in the photo albums section for the latest and greatest. Comments and questions are welcome.
http://home.bellsouth.net/p/PWP-johnray
Edited by - Joe6pack on 03/03/2007 21:14:50
Edited by - Joe6pack on 03/03/2007 21:27:34