Posts by Roswellchad_old

Roswellchad_old · Rare 66 K-Code? Need help! Roswellchad_old January 9, 2011 at 4:10 PM

Ahhh - so there are others.. That's what I wanted to hear. Have you ever researched the car or found a build sheet like everyones talking about?

Roswellchad_old · Rare 66 K-Code? Need help! Roswellchad_old January 5, 2011 at 1:41 AM

Well you've got me curious now. If I get some time this week maybe I'll see what I can find.

Roswellchad_old · Rare 66 K-Code? Need help! Roswellchad_old January 4, 2011 at 1:16 PM

Can you give a few examples? Just curious

Roswellchad_old · Rare 66 K-Code? Need help! Roswellchad_old January 3, 2011 at 12:34 PM

George, your right. I am in Roswell and Thanks for the offer. I will call you as soon as I get a chance.

Roswellchad_old · Rare 66 K-Code? Need help! Roswellchad_old January 3, 2011 at 12:26 PM

Can anyone confirm if the GT striping should be red or emberglo? It's hard to tell which it originally was with the overspray in the jams. I still have the original boot for the top and it is emberglo as well so I'm kind of digging the idea that the stripe would match. I could see either color working on the car I'd just like to know for sure which one it was.

Roswellchad_old · Rare 66 K-Code? Need help! Roswellchad_old January 3, 2011 at 12:11 PM

If I find it I'll be glad to share - will the build sheet tell me anything more about the car than the buck tag?

Roswellchad_old · Rare 66 K-Code? Need help! Roswellchad_old January 2, 2011 at 8:05 PM

That's all very helpful - thank you

The buck tag says "TOP S Clear" which I understand to mean black power top with clear (no tint) windows.

The car runs and drives as of last year when I parked it. Engine sounds good, I didnt hear any scary noises or anything and the drivetrain is solid. Needs floors, paint and interior wok mainly. The tops even still in good shape. Rails, fenders and quarters are solid and original. The very bottoms of the rear quarters are starting to bubble a little though. The car has been a southern car it's whole life so it's way better than most - just all dried up. The lady I bought it from was the third owner and drove it regularly as recently as three years ago. I wouldn't call it road worthy now but i hope that gives you an idea

Roswellchad_old · Rare 66 K-Code? Need help! Roswellchad_old January 2, 2011 at 7:06 PM

Sorry about all the damn typos - replying from my phone.

I did have another question though too ..

With the black top on a white car, should the GT stripe on the bottom of the car be red or black? It was red but the previous owner painted over it. (Didn't want to pay extra imagine that) I can still see the red striping around the door jams. Just seems that black would be more appropriate but I don't know? Along those same lines does anyone know what the color code is for the original GT striping or is that a decal? Like I Said - I still have alot to learn. Never owned a convertible before or a K code before or an actual GT before....

Big step up from my T Code fastback and C Code coupe for me. I really don't want to bastardize this car, I know it deserves better.

Roswellchad_old · Rare 66 K-Code? Need help! Roswellchad_old January 2, 2011 at 6:55 PM

The only thing I haven't for yet is a build sheet. I has heard that they were typically stuffed under the rear seat. I don't know if this is accurate or not, or if they were even used on cars that have the "buck" tag? Everything else other than the rally pac and and AC are absolutely correct. I've been into mustangs my whole life and I've never seen another convertible like this. I was very lucky to find it. I've heard that the Pre 67 records were destroyed, I guess I was just wondering if anyone had any more information on the matter. Spent weeks on the Internet and got alot of bad information I guess. Last I was told, there were no other 66 convertible K-code GT's with the auto and pony interior documented. Just got me a little excited I guess.

Anyone take a realistic guess on it's value? Its a solid original car (other than the floor pan). Obviously needs the usual resto work but not any extensive metal work like I've seen on some of them.

Roswellchad_old · Rare 66 K-Code? Need help! Roswellchad_old January 2, 2011 at 6:36 PM

Well I purchased as a project to do with my son. It wasn't until I really started researching it that I realized it might deserve better than what I'm capable of doing myself.

It seems to be really unique, been fun to research. I was lucky that it was a car built at the Metuchen plant so it still has the original "buck" tag on the inner fender. That has told me alot about it and everything so far is correct. Someone along the way replaced the Rally Pac with one from 65 and added an AC unit. The AC is an original one so I wonder if that may have been a dealer installed option or something?

Roswellchad_old · Hipo Serial Numbers Roswellchad_old January 2, 2011 at 2:45 PM

I'm kind of new to some of this stuff. Not to be the village idiot but could one of you guys explain what you mean by "five bolt" or "six bolt" block. I've only heard that in terms of the main bearing caps and I don't think that's what your referring to? Thanks

Roswellchad_old · Rare 66 K-Code? Need help! Roswellchad_old January 2, 2011 at 2:34 PM

Anyone have any idea how many 66 GT K-Code convertibles were built with the automatic transmission? Bought an odd ball recently and can't figure out how many are out there. Its wimbeldon white with a black power top and emberglo and parchment deluxe pony interior too. Seems to be a unique car - just need an idea of it's rarity and value before I start any type of restoration - been tough to research.. I havent found another one quite like it.

Thanks for any help