Posts by C6ZZKGT

  • Used Hipo Fan Blade

    The listing for this used C3OE Hipo fan blade was ended by the seller February 1, 2020 with the following explanation "This listing was ended by the seller because the item is no longer available".

    -Fred-

  • Used 65 Early 66 Engine Frame Bracket

    This pair of used 65 early 66 engine frame mount brackets has had the price reduced February 1, 2020 by $50.00 to $450.00.

    -Fred-

  • Used C5ZZ 16A052 E Export Brace

    The listing for this used C5ZZ 16A052 E export brace was ended by the seller February 1, 2020 with the following explanation "This listing was ended by the seller because the item is no longer available".

    -Fred-

  • Hello from NC

    Quote from 65shelby

    Aaahhh…. now I know the rest of the story. Thanks Fred for your due diligence as well. Hopefully both archives will become accessible before too long as there was a ton of data and pics that need to be brought back from the depths for the next generation of Kar owners, that are just now coming on board.

    See ya around the forums!

    Mark

    From what I recall, the first generation had more information than the second generation. One example was Dave Wallace and the recreation of the Arvinode system with Waldron. That was a tremendous effort on his part and used a lot of band width in covering the story.That was first generation stuff. The pictures, so far, have not been able to be resurrected from the first generation.

    -Fred-

  • How to store parts properly

    Do you ever buy new items that come with what looks like sugar packets in the box? Those have a chemical in them that absorbs moisture in the air called a desiccant . Here is a sample:

    https://www.amazon.com/Dry-Packs-Mois…s/dp/B001O62T4O

    The oily rag around the carburetor will not hurt the carburetor but it will probably stain the finish.

    You could always sell the parts to some fool in the U.S. for half the value and let them deal with the moisture. : )

    -Fred-

  • Casting dates vs. build dates

    Quote from relicdog

    Thanks Fred,

    I will let you know when I receive the PCV valve, I asked a question on a different post about door tag dates, In your opinion is it scheduled date or actual build date that’s on door tag.
    Thanks,

    Larry

    The info date info on the data plate (door tag) is the scheduled build date but not necessarily the actual build date.

    -Fred

  • Casting dates vs. build dates

    Larry, I only did the long dissertation on VIN stamps as it seemed like the right venue for it. It was not meant truly as an answer to your original question as there seems to have been other replies to that question. I also believe that it is possible to have the engine stamp and scheduled build date as being alike but I have no personal knowledge of this.

    -Fred-

  • Casting dates vs. build dates

    While we are on the VIN stamping subject, I have a question for which I, as yet, have no actual answer.

    To my knowledge, no other Ford engine prior to 1968 received a VIN stamp including the 427 and 428. The Hipo 289 stood alone as far as I know in Ford at getting a VIN stamp.

    Beginning in the 1968 year model a Federal requirement for VIN stamps on engines and transmissions went into effect. Chevrolet had been VIN stamping engines and transmissions on 4 speed equipped cars since at least 1963. All high performance Chevrolet engines were also VIN stamped. Corvettes received VIN stamps on engines regardless of horsepower ratings. Their engine VIN stamps are on the engine ID pad at the front of the cylinder head and easy to see. This did continue after the 1968 Federal requirement. Beginning in 1968 when all engines and transmissions regardless of type or manufacturer received VIN stamps, they were generally done in inaccessible areas that were not reasonably possible to be stamped once the engine and transmission assembly was installed. Reading these VIN stamps once the engine and transmission assembly were installed generally required a mirror and a flashlight to see them. Generally these VIN stamps on the engines were fairly neat. The Boss 429 was an exception as they were very obviously hand stamped and NOT by artists. All of these VIN stamps were done prior to the engine and transmission assembly being installed in the vehicle. The VIN stamps beginning in 1968 generally only involved, for Ford, the Car Assembly plant letter and the six digit VIN.

    With all that being said, is it possible, due to the location of Ford VIN stamps on Hipo 289 engines and 4 speed transmissions, that they were stamped after the engine and transmission assembly were installed? The engine would be tougher but possible. The transmission would be reasonably easy. Does anyone on here know for sure? I have not seen this subject brought up before anywhere.

    -Fred-

  • Casting dates vs. build dates

    In regards to the reference to "wonky" VIN stampings on blocks, I have been involved with and still have many VIN stamped 65 and 66 Hipo blocks and engines. I have not been involved with VIN stamped 67 blocks or engines so this discussion does not apply to them. The only ones that I have seen that were close to what would appear to be neat and factory are San Jose Kars. This is not to say that they are perfectly in line but appear far better than Dearborn. They are obviously not gang stamped but seem to have reasonably good order. I have only seen one from Metucheon and it is actually more like a San Jose stamping. This is not to say that San Jose always did a better job, I have just not seen any really bad ones like some from Dearborn. I have even witnessed some from Dearborn where the "K" was stamped in reverse. The alignment of the Dearborn stampings is generally poor and very obviously not gang stamped like the VIN on the fender aprons. The stamping appears to have been done in haste and without much talent involved. I would call these "wonky" but they seem to be the norm for Dearborn.

    VIN stampings on 4 speed transmissions are a different animal as San Jose is alone where they stamped their 4 speed transmissions. Their VIN stamp is on the lower part of the main case casting for the lower bolt for the tail housing. There is actually not enough room there to stamp an eleven digit VIN but darned if they didn't try really hard to squeeze it in. It is generally quite jumbled and nowhere near straight. Dearborn 4 speed transmission VIN stamps, on the other hand, are done on the lower part of the main casing front to rear near the drain plug. I find them to be generally neat . I have not observed a Metucheon transmission VIN stamp but if they are like Dearborn, they would beat the heck out of San Jose.

    -Fred-

  • Hello from NC

    Quote from 65shelby

    Hello HiPo Folks.... Glad to be back on line here in Charlotte, NC. Member since 2006. Thanks Niko for getting this back up and running!!

    We're home here to the Mustang 30th, 35th, 50th and 55th Birthday Celebrations, Carolina Regional Mustang Club, and the Mustang Owners Museum. I've owned many Mustangs through the years, going back to my first car, a '74 Mustang II Mach1 in 1981. My favorite though has to be my Nightmist Blue '66 K-GT 2+2 that I bought in 2005 out of western Michigan. It's an unrestored, all numbers matching, 4-spd Rally-Pac 3.50 Posi car with all original factory documentation including log books of every fuel fill-up, oil change, service, etc. from new. It was displayed at the HiPo 50th Reunion in 2013 at the Carlisle Ford Nationals. Was also on the cover of Mustang Monthly Aug. 2014 along with a 7-page feature story... 'Fastback Fantasy Tour'. It's my go-to driver for any local AACA, CRMC, and Mustang Owners Museum events with 137k now on the clock.

    I got an email last week that this coveted site was back up and running, so re-joined immediately. Looks to have been operational for a while now so I'm fortunate to get my old name back.

    Looking forward to getting reacquainted with everyone, and possibly a meet & greet at Ford Carlisle this year in early June.

    Mark :my:

    Welcome back aboard, Mark!!

    It sounds like you are quite active in the Mustang world, especially in your area.

    Niko and I discussed getting this site back up when he visited me in California during his stateside travels as he is an IT guy. He offered to host this site which is what he is doing. I was able to access the first two generations of this site as I was on both of them. Niko did his magic and he was able to get the first generation back up as an archive, which is very valuable. He has worked diligently to get the second generation back up but not as yet successfully. Hopefully this can happen in the future.

    -Fred-

  • Used Disc Brake Caliper Bracket

    Quote from C6ZZKGT

    Here is an Ebay auction for a pair of used disc brake caliper brackets by Ebay member "magmustangs" with a Buy-It-Now of $219.00:

    1965-1967 Ford Mustang, Fastback, Coupe, Convertible, GT, GTA, Shelby GT-350, GT-500, Mercury Cougar, GT, 6.5 Litre, XR7.. LH+RH Front Disc Brake Caliper To Spindle Mounting Brackets With Spindle Bolts, Washers and Nuts. For the Early 4-Piston Disc Brake Calipers. .. These are ORIGINAL FORD PARTS. Removed from a 67 Mustang GTA with Factory Disc Brakes. Both brackets are cast K/H and [FoMoCo]. The Caliper Brackets are in Great Condition. No heavy Rust or metal pitting. No cracks or fractures. They are factory straight. Not bent or warped. All of the threads seem good. The original mounting bolts look excellent. Overall, this is a Great Pair of Original LH+RH Disc Brake Caliper Brackets... Please email with questions. 091318-19 WE HAVE AN EBAY STORE WITH THOUSANDS OF ORIGINAL FORD PARTS... CHECK IT OUT..

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/1965-1966-…5.c100037.m2107

    -Fred-

    The auction for this pair of used disc brake caliper brackets was ended by the seller January 31, 2020 with the following explanation "This listing was ended by the seller because the item is no longer available".

    -Fred-

  • Casting dates vs. build dates

    Quote from 65shelby

    I've had my '66 since 2005 and it has all of it's original paperwork. It was ordered on 12/26/65 and built on 4/26/66. So agree with Fred on the difficulty with keeping up with production, on K-Codes at least. Mine is a Dearborn build, and was delivered to Grand Rapids on 4/27/66. So it was built on or most likely a day or so before the scheduled door tag date of 26D. My engine casting date is 3/25/66 (6C25) and was assembled on 4/7/66 (6D07C). I've always heard engine assy. dates to be several weeks to several months ahead of the Build Date, but never the same day. If the casting date pre-dates the engine assembly date, and the stamped VIN is correct to the Kar, then I suppose it's possible. If the VIN is missing or the stamp font/characters look wonky, or not in the right location, then I'd say not. There's also a Date Code stamp on the oil pan sealing service that should coincide with the assembly date as well. To be continued????

    Mark

    Just for clarification, the date code stamp on the oil pan sealing surface is actually the machining date of the block after the casting and before the assembly date. I have seen them quite close and also far away from each other.

    -Fred-

  • Used C7ZE Heads

    Quote from C6ZZKGT

    Here is an Ebay auction for a pair of used C7ZE heads by Ebay member "yellow19700" with a Buy-It-Now of $2,800.00 or make offer:

    Ford Mercury 289 Hipo Cylinder Heads Shelby GT350 C7ZE-A *Ready to Bolt On* MATCHING NUMBERS February 3 1967 - Fresh Valve Job - Fully Ported - 3/8 Screw In Studs - 1.94 Intake - 1.60 Exhaust - Non Roller Springs - Built For GT40 or Cobra

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/1967-Ford-…6MAAOSwkUxeLSJ9

    -Fred-

    This pair of used C7ZE heads has been reduced by $300.00 to $2,500.00 on January 31, 2020.

    -Fred-

  • WTF?

    This auction for an old Hipo Mustang title was ended by the seller January 30, 2020 with the following explanation "This listing was ended by the seller because the item is no longer available".

    -Fred-

  • Hipo 4 Speed Flywheel

    This used "Hipo ?" 4 speed flywheel sold January 30, 2020 on Ebay for $359.00.

    -Fred-

  • 5F07K699242 on Ebay

    Quote from C6ZZKGT

    Here is a 65 K code Koupe listed on Ebay by seller "gateway-classic-cars " with a starting bid of $100.00:

    Gateway Classic Cars of Denver is proud to present this 1965 Ford Mustang K- Code. The vin is 5F07K699242. This one right here is a rare horse. A real throwback to the classic era and this Mustang is eager to please! The Ivy Green Metallic is the original color. Throw in the chrome and polished goodies like the galloping pony up front and the wheels, and you add to the vintage Ford vibe. With a look that's replicated today, this Mustang for sale has the look that truly refuses to go out of style! The interior is light ivy gold crinkle vinyl and white crinkle vinyl with Pony Interior. You'll feel the need to roam in this mustang, as this classic truly symbolizes the great American dream of freedom. Powering this '65 Mustang is a 289 HiPo V8 with 271hp. Built for reliability and ease to work on, this pretty pony is great for running down to the grocery store and would be highly liked at all your local cruise-ins. Backed by a 4-speed manual transmission, with the 9" rear end out back, and a 3:50 gear ratio, it doesn't get any more enjoyable to drive this Ford. When you look at everything under the hood you will see, HiPo heads, dual point nonvacuum distributor, HiPo fuel pump, correct stamped distributor wires and white striped heater hoses, cobra valve covers, solid lifter motor, chrome radiator cap, brake cylinder chrome cap, HiPo alternator and chrome air cleaner. It is believed to have only 2 previous owners. Now's your chance to get into a nicely done 1966 Ford Mustang. Whether you want a cruiser you can drive to the shows or something that will end up being a great investment, this '65 Ford for sale is ready!

    Options on this '65 Pony include: AM Radio, Rally Wheels, Vinyl Interior and Bias Ply Tires.

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/164057410840?ul_noapp=true

    -Fred-

    Sadly this auction is lacking in undercarriage pictures.

    There are plenty of things that will require a prepurchase inspection if nothing more than verifying the sellers description. The seller states that it has a Hipo fuel pump , which, if true, is not of the original button top type. It has a Holley carburetor and Gypo air cleaner. Interestingly I have never before seen anyone apply the ignition coil decal to the coil bracket before. Just the carburetor and fuel pump will add greatly to the cost of making this Kar correct.

    -Fred-

  • 5F07K699242 on Ebay

    Here is a 65 K code Koupe listed on Ebay by seller "gateway-classic-cars " with a starting bid of $100.00:

    Gateway Classic Cars of Denver is proud to present this 1965 Ford Mustang K- Code. The vin is 5F07K699242. This one right here is a rare horse. A real throwback to the classic era and this Mustang is eager to please! The Ivy Green Metallic is the original color. Throw in the chrome and polished goodies like the galloping pony up front and the wheels, and you add to the vintage Ford vibe. With a look that's replicated today, this Mustang for sale has the look that truly refuses to go out of style! The interior is light ivy gold crinkle vinyl and white crinkle vinyl with Pony Interior. You'll feel the need to roam in this mustang, as this classic truly symbolizes the great American dream of freedom. Powering this '65 Mustang is a 289 HiPo V8 with 271hp. Built for reliability and ease to work on, this pretty pony is great for running down to the grocery store and would be highly liked at all your local cruise-ins. Backed by a 4-speed manual transmission, with the 9" rear end out back, and a 3:50 gear ratio, it doesn't get any more enjoyable to drive this Ford. When you look at everything under the hood you will see, HiPo heads, dual point nonvacuum distributor, HiPo fuel pump, correct stamped distributor wires and white striped heater hoses, cobra valve covers, solid lifter motor, chrome radiator cap, brake cylinder chrome cap, HiPo alternator and chrome air cleaner. It is believed to have only 2 previous owners. Now's your chance to get into a nicely done 1966 Ford Mustang. Whether you want a cruiser you can drive to the shows or something that will end up being a great investment, this '65 Ford for sale is ready!

    Options on this '65 Pony include: AM Radio, Rally Wheels, Vinyl Interior and Bias Ply Tires.

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/164057410840?ul_noapp=true

    -Fred-

  • Used Hipo Exhaust Manifold

    This pair of used Hipo exhaust manifolds is back on Ebay again with no changes:

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/1964-1965-…m4383.l4275.c10

    -Fred-