Posts by SixT5HiPo

  • Staggered shock handling?

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    I staggererd the shocks on my 66 Mustang...It was not for turning as much as it was to stablize the axle for drag racing.


    Tom's correct about that. The staggered shocks are intended to help maintain traction on a "live" rear axle set up.

  • production break down

    Quote from J_Speegle

    Did "Mustang Does It" have those numbers in the back of it? It had some production figures (never figured out where Walter got those or if they were good numbers)


    Mustang Does It was written in 1978 by author Ray Miller...There are production figures in the book which are sourced from Ford Motor Company and the Shelby American Automobile Club. They are broken down by body style only, and are probably as accurate as we can hope for at this time considering the source.

  • Need Some Engine Work

    Quote from bobmannel

    Actually, Ford never sold a replacement 289 HiPo piston other than standard size and .003" O/S...


    Thanks for the clarification, Bob. I remember seeing the .003 oversize listed in my 1965 Ford MPC. I should have made this more clear in my post.

  • 65 K Comet

    Quote from OziPhil

    Can anyone enlighten me about the wheels on this particular car? They don't look stock, but suit the car well.


    The "wheels" are actually polished stainless covers that fit over regular, painted 14" rims. Specific. extra-long chromed lug nuts secure the rims to the wheel lugs, and protrude through holes in the removable stainless covers. The result effectively creates the illusion of chromed wheels, which were a popular aftermarket appearance trend in those days. (Just try to find an NOS set of those special Mercury lug nuts today!)


    The sharp-looking wheel covers are standard with the Comet Cyclones, and first appeared on the 1964 models, continuing through the 65-66-67 models. By using polished stainless steel instead of actual chrome plated rims, Mercury offered a much more durable solution than chromed steel wheels, which degrade and rust out over time.

  • 65 K Comet

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    I know this car quite well...The current owner bought it from my friend about 6 months ago.


    -Fred-


    Six months isn't a very long to time to have a car like that one...It makes me wonder why the car was put back on the market so quickly. I kept my '65 Cyclone for over 26 years before deciding to sell it to buy a K Mustang (that I have no plans of selling anytime soon).


    It's too bad the car on eBay is missing the Cyclone-specific stainless rocker panel and wheel lip trim. It would probably look even better if they were left on, and I guarantee those pieces are going to be extremely hard to find if someone would like the car to look the way Mercury intended again.


    The Cyclone article referenced in the eBay listing is an interesting read, and has almost all of the information correct, although the author doesn't mention that the Metuchen Assembly Plant also built '65 Comets along with the Lorain and Los Angeles plants. A friend, who used to have several '65 Comet Cyclones, had an unrestored black one that was built in NJ. It has full documentation of it's factory HiPo pedigree, including 3 build sheets and the dealer invoice. The engine, transmission, and 9" rear axle are stamped with the VIN. While it is correct that some 271 hp Cyclones carried the "A" code in the VIN in 1965, the engine code on his car is blank on every VIN stamping, including the door plate, and unibody fender and firewall locations. He sold it a few years ago to a guy on the West Coast.


    Unlike K code Fairlanes and Mustangs, the Comets did not have sufficient room between the shock towers to fit the free-flowing HiPo exhaust manifolds. The faster steering box also interfered, and Mercury designers were forced to fit a single exhaust-probably because of additional clearance issues with the larger capacity fuel tank.

  • STORY BY JIM SMART

    Quote from jr.S

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


    Thanks for the posting your stuff...It's amazing to see the pics you have so far. Keep 'em coming!

  • 6R07K20XXXX

    This project coupe was bid up to $4850.00, and was NOT SOLD by eBay seller "tajaguar".


    DESCRIPTION:


    1966 K CODE HIPO CALIFORNIA COUPE


    Indentifying characteristics


    Original door ID tag.


    Original K code VIN stamps.


    Quick ratio steering box HCC-AX


    9 inch rear axle housing


    Original floor pan reinforcements and exhaust hangers in place.


    Hipo rear brake hose and bracket location.


    Original Hipo snubber bracket on tunnel.


    Original Hipo sway bar.


    Decodes as follows:

    Classic Mustang Decoder Results


    Warranty Number: 6R07K20xxxx


    Year: 6 1966

    Plant: R San Jose, CA

    Body Series: 07 Coupe

    Engine: K 289 4v V8 HiPo

    Unit: 20xxxx


    Vehicle Data


    Body: 65A Coupe Standard Interior

    Color: Z Sauterne Gold

    Trim: 26 Black Crinkle Vinyl , Standard Interior

    Date: 24E May 24, 1966

    D.S.O: 71 Los Angeles

    Axle: 5 3.50:1, Conventional

    Trans: 6 3 Speed Automatic C-4


    Options: Black Vinyl Roof


    I purchased this Koupe a few years ago with the intent to restore. I purchased it in California and had it shipped to Buffalo from Sacramento where it had lived since new. It's listed in the Hipo registry. It is an extremely solid car. It still retains a lot of the original red oxide primer underneath. You will not have to replace any metal on this car. There are a few bents and scrapes. Some of the exterior has the original paint and notice some of the pictures show yellow chaulk marks and a code mark under in blue chaulk the rear bumper. One fender is original, the other is a new Ford stamping replacement. Date coded carlite glass including the tinited windshield. It currently has a 66 regular 289 engine and regular C-4 transmission. The rear end is bare without a center section or brakes or driveshaft. It has it's original standard drum front brakes. I had started to disassemble for a resoration but have decided to concentrate on finishing another car first. So I've put it back together with all the parts I had. There is a new rear window gasket and a set of new vinyl top moldings.


    eBay link

  • NOS 65 Muffler System

    Quote from RalphJr

    I would love to see this on my car - date is correct - but the price is crazy IMHO.


    I'll stick with putting the Arvinode on my car and be happy to put about $8000 in my pocket instead of someone elses!


    Exactly right! Anyone think that the auction will end with a winning bid?

  • rear axel assembly

    Quote from 66kcode

    Do I need to install a thin piece of rubber or something else between the spring perches and the leaf springs to prevent noise or any other issues?


    Quote from 63Kcode

    Only if you are working on a Camaro! Larry


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    Or a Cougar.


    Actually, in 1965, Mercury Comets used a rubber insulator that wrapped around the leaf springs where they attached to the perches on the rear axle to cushion and isolate.