Posts by kgtman_old

    Marv,


    I completely agree with your statement about the fact that all '67 K-Codes had to have the GT Equipment Group option. However, I question the accuracy of your next statement that "All the GTs used the Competition Handling Package". Perhaps you meant to say "All the GTs used the SPECIAL handling package". If you didn't, here is the reason why I am questioning your later statement. I presently own two '67 K-code fastback 4 speed cars. One is a Detroit car built on March 22, 1967; the other a San Jose car built on May 1,1967. Here are the options that each car came from the factory with per each car's Marti Report. The Detroit car's option list is as follows: 1) GT Equipment Group, 2) Four-Speed Manual Trans, 3) F70-14 Wide Oval Tires, 4) White Sidewall Nylon Tires and 5) AM Radio. The San Jose car's option list is as follows: 1) Extra Cooling Package, 2) GT Equipment Group, 3) Four-Speed Trans, 4) Courtesy Light Group, 5) 6.70x15-4Ply Rated 170MPH Tires, 6) Black Sidewall Tires, 7) Sport Deck Rear Seat, 8| AM Radio, 9) Deluxe Seat Belts, 10) Shoulder Harness, 11) Heavy Duty Battery, 12) Competition Suspension.


    To date, I have not been able to find anyone that can, with 100% certainty, tell me exactly what the Competition Suspension consisted of. One printed source that I have found "Illustrated High Performance Mustang Buyer's Guide" by Peter C. Sessler does address the competition handling package. Mr Sessler wrote, "For the serious enthusiast, a Competition Handling Package was available at a cost of $388.53. The cost limited the popularity of this option as it was only available with the GT package. It included stiffened springs, Gabriel Adjustable Shocks, quick-ratio steering, 15/16" front sway bar, limited-slip axle with a minimum 3.25 ratio, and 15" steel wheels with wire wheel covers." Now, do I believe this as 100% gospel? In one word, NO, because in my humble opinon, the GT Equipment group already included the quick-ratio steering and 15/16" front sway bar. If I am incorrect on any of this please let me know; I am, after all, looking for the correct details so I can restore my car correctly.


    I welcome and invite all informative discussion related to any of the option items that my San Jose car came with from the factory. If you have information, but for some reason do not feel comfortable positng, please send me a private message via this forum.


    Qball, sorry if I hijacked your thread. I'm assuming though, since you are asking about the competition suspension, that you may have a '67 K-Code with this option as well; if you do, we need to talk.


    Tom

    41GPAWS,


    I sent you an email with my email address via this form. Please watch for it.


    BTW, during lunch today, I went out and inspected my San Jose '67 KGT fastback's VINs. This is what I found. On the driver's side front apron there are two VIN stampings; one placed so it is visible in the fender cutout area, the other stamping was about 1" outboard (below, in other words) aligned, left to right, with the other VIN "above". This VIN would not be visible with the fender on the car. Directly across on the passenger side front apron there is one VIN stamping. Location would be identical to the second one described on the driver's side front apron; it also would be hidden by the fender. Hope my explanation makes sense to you. If you need photos to help clarify what I tried to communicate, let me know and I'll capture some images.


    Hope this helps!


    Tom

    Troy,


    Swapping a shifter, from one trans to another, is not difficult provided that the transmissions are the same. IIRC, 3 or 4 bolts and 3 nuts. If you do this make sure you get the shifter linkage tabs onto the trans correctly. Also make sure all of the wave washers get into their correct locations.


    According to the last post on the previously provided thread, Glazier's Mustang Barn (GMB) sells the rebuild kits with the correct parts and also provides a rebuild service. Here is their web address:

    http://www.mustangbarn.com/


    If you call Glazier's ask for Gloria; I've heard she really does a great job.


    Tom

    Quote from CharlesTurner

    I'm not saying "only". The '67's I have seen and owned have the VIN stamped on the front 2 inner fenders.


    Charles,


    Assuming the Ford factory worker did they job correctly, what was the "correct" number of VIN stampings on '67 aprons from the factory; 2 or 3?


    Thanks again!


    Tom

    Troy,


    Personally, I think your shifter is suspect.


    Please completely read this thread from the Classic Mustang Forum. You could get a shifter rebuild kit with the proper parts or you could have your shifter rebuilt:


    http://fomoco.phpbbnow.com/viewtopic.php?…shifter+rebuild


    If after changing the oil the probem still persists, is there anyone you know that has a Hurst shifter, in good shape, that you could borrow? This would help you isolate the problem.


    Hope this helps!


    Tom

    Charles,


    Are you saying that '67's only have two vin apron stampings; one stamping on the right front apron and one stamping for the left front apron? If so, where is the 3rd one on the 65/66's located?


    Thanks,

    Tom

    If they don't come back soon, perhaps someone with the "power" could broadcast an email to every registered member, telling them that the server issues have now been resolved. Just an idea. 8)


    Tom

    Jared,


    Congrats on your purchase!


    There were 489 k-code Mustangs produced in 1967. 319 of them were k-code fastbacks. 205 fastbacks were produced with 4-spds.


    If you give us more details about options, what's there, what's missing, overall condition, etc., we can probably tell you how good of a deal you got. In my humble opinion, if you bought a complete hipo engine for $2K, you did well.


    Post some pictures if you can 'cuz we all like pictures!!


    Tom