Just wanted to give a shout out and thank you to Evan Tugby for contacting Howard Pardee (SAAC '65/'66 GT350 registrar) with my original engine info. Evan contacted Howard after receiving info from Mr. Darren Beasley regarding the engine to include in his vin data base. The engine was all the way in Canada, originally from California, now back in California. It was a big headache getting across the border but well worth the time and effort. Thanks to all involved.
Original Engine Found!
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Great news…
I’d be interested in its travel history. Why it left home and how it got to be where it was and everywhere between. The stories it could tell.
My original shortblock was traded as a core at a Ford dealer in the late 60’s early 70’s for Hi-Po replacement. Wonder if it was rebuilt and put in who knows what and maybe still running around. Did they grind the VIN off? Was it rebuilt as a hipo? I don’t know the circumstances that required a new engine, maybe it had a window from an escaping piston.
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Back in 1970, the dealer where I was at, had a 70 Boss 302 come in that needed a warranty short block. When the repair was completed and Ford did not ask for the block, The mechacnic built a standard 289 in the block and installed it in his 65 Mustang convertible. The screw in feeze plugs are a dead give away.
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Great news…
I’d be interested in its travel history. Why it left home and how it got to be where it was and everywhere between. The stories it could tell.
My original shortblock was traded as a core at a Ford dealer in the late 60’s early 70’s for Hi-Po replacement. Wonder if it was rebuilt and put in who knows what and maybe still running around. Did they grind the VIN off? Was it rebuilt as a hipo? I don’t know the circumstances that required a new engine, maybe it had a window from an escaping piston.
Not quite sure of why the engine was removed. It is still standard bore with all original internals. My car is a Hertz Shelby so it could be possible the engine was swapped when rented as the myth goes and then sold later on and ended up with the guy who owned it it since the 80's. Who knows how many times it could have changed hands until ultimately ending up in Canada.
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Glad to link up your missing block with the GT350 you currently own. That's been my mission/purpose.
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