Fuel pump rebuilding prices are still the same as when I started this project. I am on run number four which will most likely begin processing next week. I am waiting on a few stragglers that are still in transit to me. The pricing then as now is $200 plus return shipping.
-Fred-
I have an NOS in the Ford box high profile Hipo Rally Pac and it has the tamper resistant screws that I normally see on these.
-Fred-
Sold for $18,601 on Ebay.
-Fred-
Jack, Yes these were the common screws for the Rally Pac back in the day.
-Fred-
What you are dealing with is called an Eaton three wing tamper proof screw. Snap on used to make the socket for them as a TTW12 but they no longer have them. The Rally Pac screws are flatter than these but the tool does fit them properly. A friend of mine gave me one a number of years ago but I cannot find it right now. Here is a discussion on this socket:
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-0Li3cNVdx94/tech/kb399.html
-Fred-
I am surprised that there is no mention of engine or drivetrain. I would also expect some pictures of these items. I certainly hope that it has improved since thee 2005 sale.
-Fred-
Generally the heads that were ported by Valley Head Service, Mondello and Crane had both intake and exhaust ports done. It is quite unusual on these heads to only have the exhaust ports done. Back when Valley Head Service was doing these heads for Shelby in 1966 I watched the porting being done. Being as I was much younger then, I was quite impressed with the process. The exhaust ports are very close to water and I have several door stops (heads) sitting around here that prove that point as they are leakers. I have seen a number of these heads where the exhaust ports were ported too far and leak. I actually have a head from Valley Head Service that was used by them to test the limits of porting and it is one of the leakers. I am not saying that the heads in the auction are likely to leak but I would certainly want to have them pressure tested.
-Fred-
These same heads were on Ebay a couple of days ago and they did not meet reserve:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/289…=item3a57e01b8e
-Fred-
Generally numbers, other than known Ford numbers, that are stamped on blocks heads and cranks are used by shops as a job number to keep the customers parts together. This system is used by many rebuilders. When I ran the shop at Valley Head Service, this was a normal practice. Jeff is also correct that Valley Head Service always identified heads that they ported with their Valley Head Service stamp.
-Fred-
The only real as built difference between the two are jet sizes. The C4OF-AL uses 51 primary and 70 secondary jets. The C5OF-J uses 52 primary and 68 secondary. Both carburetors are for use with a PCV valve.
-Fred-
Normally in that era the part number was in the form of a sticker. I do however have NOS coupe and fastback scuff plates where the part number is stencilled in large black characters much like the way red oxide sheet metal was done. I have seen this several times over the years. The latest versions for the coupe and fastback from Ford came in boxes to protect them. The convertible versions never came in boxes and are generally not perfect because of this. The 64 1/2 convertible version was replaced by the later version before January of 1967 making this a very short run for service replacement parts.
-Fred-
The original part number for 64 1/2 convertible sill plates is C5ZZ 7613208 A. They are the same part number for both sides.
-Fred-
Chuck, A 67 and 68 would be the same with a 4 speed as the only difference is the wiring and how the wiring is located. A T10 uses the same switch as the top loader on these Mustangs.
-Fred-
Chuck, It bolts on with one 1/4" bolt at the rear of the shifter box and the switch sits on the right hand side.
-Fred-
Removing and replacing the Z-bar is very easy and will only take a couple of minutes. If done properly, your clutch adjustment will stay the same.
-Fred-
I had a 65 Hipo Fairlane built in Kansas City and it did have a VIN on the block. I was surprised myself to find a VIN on the block. I have heard of several other 65 Hipo Fairlanes with a block VIN.
-Fred-
Back on Ebay again with a starting bid of $35,000 and a Buy It Now of $39,900:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/…K%3AMEWAX%3AVRI
-Fred-
Jeff, The Thunderbird valve has a different part number. Although the outward appearance is the same, there must be some internal difference. The 65 and 66 Lincoln also use the same valve as the Thunderbird.
-Fred-
