Posts by jr.S_old

  • NOS Pistons

    I believe the Ford Parts manual lists these as high performance pistons??? Possibly BOSS 302 pistons. I have 6 total. NOS in boxes like below. 4 LH and 2 RH. Anyone interested, let me know. Not sure what they are worth or really what they are. I know they didn't make HiPo's in '69. $50.00


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    Edited by - jr.S on 01/31/2010 16:47:00

  • Replacement Carpet

    <BLOCKQUOTE id=quote><font size=1 face="Verdana" id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote>Now from where I am sitting the carpet looks great! was there much coaxing or trimming done to get it to fit like it looks now? is this a new product (for NPD) who is the supplier? Thanks for the pics!<hr height=1 noshade id=quote></BLOCKQUOTE id=quote></font id=quote><font face="Verdana" size=2 id=quote> It is very easy to install without much effort.(very little trimming) I purchased my carpet from NPD in Charlotte, and have used this same type carpet on the last few cars that i have restored. I'm not sure who supplies NPD with the carpet, but i must say that i am always pleased with the outcome!


    <BLOCKQUOTE id=quote><font size=1 face="Verdana" id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote>jr.S, thanks for the reply and the picture. Your install looks great. Did you use the regular jute underlayment or the heat shield?

    Jack <hr height=1 noshade id=quote></BLOCKQUOTE id=quote></font id=quote><font face="Verdana" size=2 id=quote> Thanks. The carpet comes with the underlayment, but i also use heat shield. If you want to save a little $$, you can get the same type of heat shield material from "Lowe's" (cost less than what you'd pay from a dealer). I like to use the heat shield to help with road noise etc. and it helps with filling any voids or spaces there might be between the carpet and floor. It makes the appearance of the carpet smoother and more pleasing to the eye. I will post a picture of the heat shield before i installed the carpet (if i can rustle one up).


    <BLOCKQUOTE id=quote><font size=1 face="Verdana" id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote>Is the red an early '65? It doesn't appear that the carpet goes up around and over the door sill area.<hr height=1 noshade id=quote></BLOCKQUOTE id=quote></font id=quote><font face="Verdana" size=2 id=quote>


    Yes, august 1964 build date


    I couldn't find a picture of the installed heat shield before i installed the carpet, but i did take a picture to show the stuff I use. (from Lowe's)

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    Edited by - jr.S on 01/06/2010 20:27:12

  • Drive Shaft Markings and Engine Rebuild

    <BLOCKQUOTE id=quote><font size=1 face="Verdana" id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote>Be sure to post some results. What gear are you going to run, bone stock motor, etc.?<hr height=1 noshade id=quote></BLOCKQUOTE id=quote></font id=quote><font face="Verdana" size=2 id=quote>


    Running 3:89 peg leg rear, engine is stock with standard size stainless steel valves, forged flat top pistons .30 over rather than cast, with stock crank and cam.


    <BLOCKQUOTE id=quote><font size=1 face="Verdana" id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote> A general observation on the overall tone of this thread: it is counterproductive for all of us when folks start staking out territory in posts. People will become less inclined to participate and share and we all lose out when that happens.<hr height=1 noshade id=quote></BLOCKQUOTE id=quote></font id=quote><font face="Verdana" size=2 id=quote>


    You are absolutely correct. Some things said were out of line, but the constant negativity from others creates tension about the whole subject. I post pictures to share with people what i've found on this San Jose car in hopes that someone would find the information useful. I have thousands of pictures of this car including markings found upon disassembly, pictures of reassembly and such. One of the reasons i don't post more than i do is because of the negativity and dislike that i have recieved since first joining this site.

  • Drive Shaft Markings and Engine Rebuild

    Let me changed my statement to something a little more opinionated. Would it be more conceivable to say it's the "first <i>known</i> fastback" from San Jose? And the "first <i>known</i> K code" from San Jose? I'm 100% positive its the First car ordered for '65 from San Jose. I can easily say that it is the first, just as easy as anyone can tell me it's not. If it was someone else's car, wouldn't they want to believe it was? I know through my private conversations and emails with Jim Smart how he feels and what he thinks about the car. I'm not sure if you have seen the articles i posted a while back, but i will post them again. If i should believe and take thoughts and opinions from anyone, Jim Smart would be the go-to guy (beings that he wrote the book, literally). Wouldn't you agree??


    http://blogs.mustangmonthly.com/6468665/ford-n…ound/index.html


    http://blogs.mustangmonthly.com/6471710/ford-n…till/index.html


    http://blogs.mustangmonthly.com/6547464/ford-n…date/index.html


    <BLOCKQUOTE id=quote><font size=1 face="Verdana" id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote>But from reading this post (have not seen the others) I did not understand that you were not restoring it - sorry. Since its posted in the "Restoration" section of this site.


    BTW what color are you painting in? Something from the period or a more modern color? Looks like your staying - somewhat with the original look in the interior - What are you going to use for front seats?<hr height=1 noshade id=quote></BLOCKQUOTE id=quote></font id=quote><font face="Verdana" size=2 id=quote>


    I'm not sure what you mean by the first portion of your quote above, about me restoring it. If this answers your question, i am restoring the car. Under the "restoration" section it says "Give or seek advice concerning a restoration, sources of parts...etc" I had some questioning from others on the factory paint daubs and markings on the drive shaft and numbers on the block etc. Thats why i posted the pics, for those who questioned about them. As for the second part of the quote, the car is mostly going to be original except for the hood, the wheels and exhaust, and engine compartment (sorry Charles <img src=images/icon_smile.gif border=0 align=middle>). The paint color is back the original Rangoon Red, the interior is back to its original Red, and the seats are the original bucket seats that came in the car. This car was also fitted with a console and an 8K rally pack. My plans for this one are just like the other cars that i've restored. I'm gonna drive it and take it to some shows as usual, i plan to Drag Race the car and burn a little rubber (it wouldn't be called a HiPo for nothing <img src=images/icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>). Then i plan to sell the car and move on to the next project. The little bit of non-originality on the car is bolt on or repaintable stuff, and i've already saved the next owner about 90% of the trouble. The other 10%, whether they wanna leave it modded or change it back original, is up to them.


    Edited by - jr.S on 06/29/2009 09:14:40

  • Drive Shaft Markings and Engine Rebuild

    6hypo5conv asked <i>Me</i> where i got the carpet, and <i>You</i> responed immediately like you know everything about what i have done. I bought the carpet, not you, and it's up to me to answer him. The next time someone askes <i>Me</i> about my car, i would suggest that you let me answer. You, sir, in no way have any reason to answer other peoples' questions unless it's a general question or one directed to you. Your response to his question sounded more of an advertisement to try and sell something, rather than <i>answer</i> the mans question in which you had no right to answer in the first place. On to the next topic. In past conversations, emails, and comments you have made, it appears that you are concerned that i'm not restoring the car back to original. I dunno maybe i'm just imagining things. With much respect to the concours group of enthusiasts, including yourself, I am not a concours guy nor do i ever plan to be. I'm a modified, driver, burn the wheels off, blow it up and buy some more kind of guy and do things my own way. I build drivers, not gliders, (aka trailer queens) so i can enjoy what i've done, not worrying about trophies and awards, but the smiles on peoples faces and the compliments i receive. I enjoy being different, not just owning a regular car in the crowd that looks exactly like someone elses. To each his own. There are no rules stating that i <i>have</i> to restore a car in any so-called correct manner, which many of your remarks have a tendency of saying such. This ain't my first rodeo Charles and i have many, many ponies under my belt including many that have been in magazine articles, centerfolds, advertisements and websites. In no way am I impressionated nor am i concerned about how you feel, being that you will never be judging my car anyway. I bought and own the <i>FIRST</i> '65 ordered, the <i>FIRST</i> '65 Fasback built, and the <i>FIRST</i> '65 K code car from San Jose. There are things about this car that are different from what you know or what you think you know, and it is what it is, regardless of you stating that i should, and i quote "Have serious reservations about using the term "first" in just about any context regarding the car". (2/5/09). I'm sorry Charles, but it is what it is. So lets sum this up. The man asked about the carpet and i responded. The NPD book says 64 1/2 and thats what i told him. I know what was on the car when i got it, i know what i've bought and done to the car, and in no way should you have any reason or ambition to answer questions directed to me about my car, nor should you answer questions directed to others about their cars, unless they are unsure. Unlike some people, I am not intimidated by your knowledge of mustangs and not afraid to respond to your comments. With all due respect, this is in no way or form meant to be disrespectful to your judge status, or in any way demeaning, but just simply stating what others are afraid to say. There are factory induced things about my car that are different from what are in some books and from what you may know, thats because i truly indeed have San Jose's <i>First</i> '65 mustang. Like i stated earlier, "it is what it is".

  • Drive Shaft Markings and Engine Rebuild

    You are right Charles, just because you see something in a magazine, <i>doesn't</i> mean it's right. But who wrote the rules? This whole political scheme of "judging" cars is only performed by what people have seen in the past and what they <i>think</i> they know. While you and some of the other "naturalists" refer to the cars and parts as early 65, EVERYBODY knows what is meant when you refer to a car or a part as a 64.5. So for instance, if the guy who asked the question about the carpet wanted to purchase exactly what i installed in my car, and he didn't know there was a difference or even if there was a such thing as a 64.5, and i told him early 65, he might would have looked at a catolog somewhere and only seen 64.5 or 65 and purchased the wrong thing. So that's why i was "politically incorrect" when i said 64.5, because thats what he asked, thats what i bought and thats what i got. Now on to the next subject.

  • Drive Shaft Markings and Engine Rebuild

    <BLOCKQUOTE id=quote><font size=1 face="Verdana" id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote> The serge edge carpet was used as late as February '65. It really shouldn't be considered "64.5" carpet. <hr height=1 noshade id=quote></BLOCKQUOTE id=quote></font id=quote><font face="Verdana" size=2 id=quote>


    With due respect, Charles, you may want to call Russell and the guys at national parts depot and tell them that they are incorrect. When i called NPD to get carpet that didn't go up the rockers (where the rockers were covered with vinyl) with no toe pad and serged edge, he immediately said "64 1/2, right?" And i replied, "yes, thats right, but it's for a fastback". Russell then stated that "they didn't make 64 1/2 fastback carpet, only coupe and convertible". And i said "yes, i know, send me the carpet for a coupe." So what he sent me and what I ordered was 64 1/2 coupe carpet. Neither I nor Russell from NPD mentioned anything about 65 carpet, because that would have been the wrong carpet. We both know '65 has the toe pad and the carpet goes up the rocker, 64.5 does not. If it "really shouldn't be considered 64.5 carpet", then every Mustang parts supplier, book, and website is wrong. Here is a picture of the NPD magazine page that i was referring to when i ordered the carpet.


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  • Drive Shaft Markings and Engine Rebuild

    <BLOCKQUOTE id=quote><font size=1 face="Verdana" id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote> That's the early '65 style carpet with serge edges, only have to trim front and back. I have one of these, but would have to check the box to be sure that it was ACC. <hr height=1 noshade id=quote></BLOCKQUOTE id=quote></font id=quote><font face="Verdana" size=2 id=quote>


    Actually it's 64 1/2 coupe carpet that I got from NPD and it fits very well. And thanks for the compliments guys!