Posts by jr.S_old

Hello all,

Quickly but thoroughly progressing my way through the restoration of San Jose #1 (on top of working 50 hrs a week at my normal job). Should be finished in 6-8 weeks if all goes as planned. Here are some random shots of the factory drive shaft markings, the engine rebuild, etc. The pics were taken within the last week or so, and the dates are obviously incorrect (sorry) [Blocked Image: http://i43.tinypic.com/2rfeosj.jpg]

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The noticeably shorter HiPo drive shaft on the left with some pink markings (non-HiPo shaft on right)

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Interior Shot from the back before the glass was installed.

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Since these pictures were taken, all the glass is in the car including the door glass, and the interior is near completion except for seat covers, bezels, and the glove box. After that will be the install of the Powerhouse(woohoo!), exhaust, and wheels and tires. Along with those are some little odds and ends that are not pressing to be completed right now (bumpers, headlights, etc). I will be posting more pictures soon, maybe some full body and interior shots. Can't wait to get in on the road!!

More in progress pics of San Jose #1 checking alignment and fit of parts, etc..

It will be more along the lines of a Nostalgia Drag Car, but mostly original except for hood, engine compartment, wheels, and exhaust.

I do plan to drag race the car at the nostalgia races.

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Some interior shots before we removed everything, close-up of accent stripe, and more markings on rear end.

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Some more random in-progress pics below. Will post more soon.

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Note the odd White AND Red paint marks on the springs. I was told there should have only been one set of paint drips per spring. Clearly shows two here, and are present on both springs.

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Nice looking third member. I do have a question. Was the bumper bracket and bolts that attaches it to the third member red oxide prior to your detailing it? The ones I've seen were of a natural finish. Just curious

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Originally was unsure what was written on rear end of my San Jose car (5R09K125001) After further cleaning, the "SNY" turned out to say "#9 SNYDER", so took detailed pictures and put all rear end markings back as i found them.

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Thanks for answering my questions, the info was very helpful. Can't find all the answers in books. It's good to be able to communicate with people who know!

Thanks

JR

Car is coming along very well,but need info on colors for rear springs,steering linkage and not sure about control arms. case and black tips or what.thank you,JR.. build date,8-20-64.san jose.

Here are some pics of tag, markings, etc.

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The last pic appears to say "HI" for hipo maybe? any suggestions?

I hope these will help...more blogs by Jim Smart to come..

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

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

Maybe these will work..

Edited by - jr.S on 03/26/2009 23:11:33

Charles, Yes i did. trans has yellow marks and what looks like pink paint dabs. Thank you very much. Took photos for reference.

Just got trans. back from rebuild.to paint or not to paint? if so, what color? 8-20-64 build date. thanks..Jr.

What;s shaking? JR here. Check the story on my K code on MUSTANG MONTHLY.COM FIRST SAN JOSE FASTBACK FOUND. Thanks. JR

There are 2 K's on the lower radiator support. 1A on drivers side of radiator support. Have not found anything yet on wheel side of battery box. Also found red and yellow paint marks on both coil springs.

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My fastback has 64.5 carpet. will 64.5 coupe carpet fit? thanks jr.

Caspian 65,checked radiator support for rotation number and found 1A. Is that first unit first shift? Will post more pics.. soon. also found a set of bf-32s in glove box.

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my vin number is 5R09K125001 thank you.

Cleaned up around rad. support and now think it may say K mustang.? photo number two.

They are welded on tabs. part of a tow bar. the car was used for drag racing.

Began degreasing/cleaning '65 K code, and found these factory markings. Any info?

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