Posts by SixT5HiPo

  • Toot my own horn

    Yes indeed...It used to mandatory to have a fire extinguisher to enter most car shows. It seems the mandate has been slowly relaxed to the point where it is less common to see it specified on entry forms these days.

  • Shock Tower Caps

    Quote from MBrown

    Right off the bat I would like to ask if all K-Codes were GT's? Maybe a silly question, but I need to ask it.


    Nope...the GT was a distinct option that wasn't part of the K code option, but could be added to the K... Besides the familiar cosmetics, including a distinct, 5 gauge dash panel in 1965, the GT option requires either the 4V "A" code 289 engine @ 225 hp, or the High Performance K code 289. All GT's use identical heavy duty suspension components that are used on all standard K code Mustangs, along with the faster ratio steering box that is also standard on all K code cars. Front disc brakes were an option on all V8 Mustangs, and are included with the GT package. We've got lots of details concerning the GT option, and you can use the ADVANCED SEARCH feature to brouse the numerous posts on the current pages of the site. Don't forget to check the ARCHIVES when doing any search for even more posts than are on the current pages.


    The K code 289 option originated on the mid-year 1963 Fairlane, and wasn't released for use in Mustangs until June of 1964. The GT option was introduced in April of 1965.


    Quote from MBrown

    Secondly, what finish should the shock tower caps be? Are they black or phosphate & oil like the later cars I'm use to restoring?


    While not totally certain, the phosphate/oil would be OK, or you may want to use a semi-gloss underhood black finish. You may want to look at this chart for more ideas.



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    I'm used to BOSS 302's...as a matter a fact myself and good friend GS Johnson just finished up Parnelli Jones' `70 BOSS 302 which will be on the Cover and featured inside the May Issue of "Mustang Monthly". I hope you get to check it out.


    That's a dig deal! Gotta love it...:thumbup:

  • 1967 Shelby Trans AM cars

    The "Tunnelport 302" was developed as the 1967 Trans-Am season saw the 302ci Z-28 Camaro outpowering the Ford 289 HiPo Mustangs, but losing to Ford by a slim margin. According to some accounts, superior driver experience probably gave Ford the victory in spite of Camaro's horsepower advantage. As a result, developmment of the Tunnelport engine was started during the '67 racing season, and they were first used in the 1968 race season. After a season opening victory over Camaro by a whopping 64 laps at the 24 hour Daytona endurance race, problems surfaced with the Tunnelport that caused Ford major grief. The primary issue was a tendency to reduced oiling capacity at high RPM's, and for the rest of the Trans Am season, many of the Ford Tunnelport cars were forced to drop out of races with blown engines.


    Because of frequent failures, the Shelby team, who was supplied these engines specifically for Trans Am racing, asked Ford if they could substitute the more reliable 289's to finish the season. Ford refused their requests. This ultimately cost Ford an embarassing finish for 1968, well behind upstart Chevrolet and the Z-28 Camaro, with a disappointing 105 vs 63 point upset in GM's favor. This ultimately led to the creation of the BOSS 302 in time for 1969, and the rest is history!

  • 9 inch housings 1965 -66

    Welcome to the site...There's lots of information here which will help answer your questions. Details on the 9" units are easy to find if you use the site's ADVANCED SEARCH feature. Type in 9" rear and you'll get started. Don't forget to also select the Archives when you use the Search feature...Here's a link to your other post which was moved to a more appropriate area of the site: http://www.hipomustang.com/hpmx/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=6604


    Here's another link you may find interesting:


    http://www.hipomustang.com/hpmx/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=3644

  • 9 inch housings--1965 and 66

    The dimensions on the 8" and 9" Mustang housings are the same with regard to the width, and the mounting centers. Correct 9" housings for Mustangs are fairly hard to find, and are usually far more expensive than the more common versions of the venerable Ford 9". There is a distinctive taper at the tube ends that makes the 65-66 Mustang 9" units different.


    Some enterprising welding shops have figured out how to "clone" the Mustang 9" housing by taking common Mustang 8" housing tubes (which also are tapered at the ends) and welding them to a Ford 9" center section. (Ford used 9" rear axles starting in 1958 on many carlines, making them relatively easy to find.) These "recreated" housings are used as a "stand in" for the genuine Mustang 9" units. Sometimes, those selling the cloned Mustang 9" housings are less than honest, and it is up to the buyer to determine if they are getting a genuine housing, or just a recreation.

  • Limited Slip Rearend

    Quote from bobmannel

    I don't think Ford trusted the Equa-lock limited-slip behind a high revving high performance engine -- probably anticipated too much warranty work. Torque sensitive locking rears would come out in 1968.


    I agree...at that time (1965) Ford was concerned with warranty issues regarding the Equa-Lock. I was once told that the available lubricants were part of the problem at that time. Improved lubricants and additives came along, and by 1966, there was a shift in thinking at Ford, allowing the 9" Equa-Lock to be ordered with the HiPo.

  • site speed

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    ...perhaps someone with the "power" could broadcast an email to every registered member, telling them that the server issues have now been resolved. Just an idea. 8)


    Marv does have that power, and he did send out such an email early yesterday. I'm not sure if everyone received theirs, but I received one. Sometimes spam blockers intervene, so maybe some won't get the good news...

  • Exhaust System

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    I have yet to find anyone reproducing the Arvinode system...Bob Mannel says that the engineering drawings are still in Ford's archives so there's a chance it could be faithfully reproduced. The system was used on some of the other Ford cars as well.


    While it's true an "Arvinode" exhaust system was used on other Ford cars, I'm aware of only one other version that is of interest here. The K code Fairlanes were the first 289 cars to use an Arvinode dual exhaust system, which transitioned into production around mid year of 1964 in place of the special, single exhaust used on the 1963 and early 1964 K code Fairlanes. There are significant differences in the short-lived 1965 Mustang system vs the HiPo Fairlane version, mainly due to considerable differences in the chassis. This unique (and somewhat loud) system was made for Ford by the Arvin Company.

  • 1965 HiPo Air Cleaners

    My original aircleaner is from mid February or early March 1965. It's in amazing condition, and still has a beautiful chrome finish. Scheduled build date is February 15th, but the engine assembly date is actually February 15th...Car came with the "flattop" style lid, and was built at Metuchen Assembly Plant. The original dealer invoice is dated March 31, 1965.

  • HiPo Engine

    This complete HiPo engine was SOLD for $5250.00 by eBay seller "jackmichelle42".


    DESCRIPTION:


    You are bidding on my rebuilt 67 K code motor.


    Here are some numbers:


    Block C5AE date 7C28


    Heads are 65 K heads


    Exhaust C725-9431-A Dated 7-14-B


    Distributor C50F Autolite


    Carb List 3259-1 2385


    Intake S2MS9424A


    I have pics included showing the size of the bolts, main caps, and hatchet.


    Engine comes with what is shown, alt, water pump, fuel pump.


    This was going to go in one of my projects, and things have changed. GOOD LUCK











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  • Used Crankshaft

    This crankshaft was SOLD for $225.00 by eBay seller "littlemikey65".


    DESCRIPTION:


    C3OZ- 289 HIPO CRANKSHAFT. BOX FELL APART YEARS AGO, AND FROM SITTING IT HAS BUILT UP SURFACE RUST. WILL POSSIBLY NEED TO BE TURNED. THIS PART WAS SET INTO A MOTOR YEARS AGO. I AM NOT SURE IF IT WAS EVER STARTED. QUESTIONS JUST ASK ME.






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  • HiPo Counterweight

    This used counterweight was SOLD for $152.50 by eBay seller "mustangtown".


    DESCRIPTION:


    ...This is an extremely rare piece for the K Code engine because they were tossed when installing an after market double roller timing chain. I saved this one from a 1965 289 COBRA CSX2 COMPETITION SCCA FIA ROADSTER that was being built for competition at Watkins Glen International Grand Prix Week.


    ... This is in excellent condition and a unique piece just for the 289 HiPo engines. This will help authenticate and add provenance to your K Code 289 equipped Ford or Shelby Car. The 3rd picture is of the slinger on the nose of a HiPo crankshaft just to show where it fits on the crankshaft. NOTE: THE HIPO #IM CRANKSHAFT IS NOT PART OF THIS AUCTION.





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