Posts by SixT5HiPo

  • Wire Wheel Covers Question

    Quote from pony65k

    Did the April build, 1965 Styled Steel Wheels have the trim ring on them? If someone has it, can they post a close up picture of the 65 SS wheel from front and back?


    I have access to a set of original SS wheels that have a trim ring. They originally came from a 66 'Stang. Are these the same that was on the 65? The wheels I can get are all chrome, ie, not black paint outs. Is this correct?


    The S/S wheels used on 1965 models are fully chromed, and do not use the trim rings. The 1966 styled wheels require the trim rings to cover the rim area, which is not chromed.


    You can probably find pictures of the simulated wire wheel covers by looking through the various Vintage Mustang catalogs.

  • Set rods

    This set of used BOSS rods was SOLD for $282.77 by eBay seller "jone67".


    DESCRIPTION:


    Here is a set of 8 Boss 302 connecting rods. These have the 3/8" bolts and length of 5.155", the same as the 289 and 289 HiPo rods. These are interchangeable with the 289 HiPo rods, and are actually the service replacement for the HiPo. I bought them as a used set, but I do not know the history of them. All of the numbers match top and bottom, but all are not numbered consecutively 1-8, so I am not sure if they were all used in the same motor. They look to have been balanced at one time. They should be resized and balanced with new bolts before installing in your engine. Thanks for looking. NO RESERVE!



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  • 5R08K181348 NIR

    Does anyone else think that data plate pictured is a little too perfect?


    Decoding the numbers on it indicate a convertable with a standard interior scheduled for the first week of February. Probably not an authentic GT either.

  • Engine pictures

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    Qman, are you looking for a San Jose undercarriage, or one from another plant? There are differences... Have about 18,000 pictures currently. Will help to know your VIN, or about when the car was assemblied to show you what was taking place around the same time


    Now that's impressive. Kudos to you, Jeff, for all of your efforts researching the cars.

  • C5OF-L "NOS" Carburetor

    This "NOS" Autolite carburetor was SOLD for $800.00 by eBay seller "blueovalteam".


    DESCRIPTION:


    289 HiPo MUSTANG / SHELBY AUTOLITE 600 CFM Carburetor / TAG# C5OF-L


    This carburetor was purchased from a French FORD dealer in the Eighties, and has been mounted on a DETOMASO PANTERA, but it did not fit because of the spread bore of 351C intake.


    This carburetor is like new, and can be considered NOS. You can see original ink markings underneath. There is no grease or oil on it, and the spindles work freely. It has not had gas in it for over 20 years. Before use, it needs to be disassembled, inspected, and all gaskets should be replaced. There is no waranty, and is sold as is.


    Feel free to contact me if you need any other information. Thanks.


    Cost of shipping to USA by Parcel Post is $60 including insurance and tracking number. Allow 8/12 days for delivery.


    UPS Expedited delivery is also available, but the cost is around $200, and you'll receive it in 5 days.









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  • NOS C3AZ-6148-F1 Piston Ring Set

    This set of NOS piston rings was SOLD for $49.95 by eBay seller "robbob36".


    DESCRIPTION:


    Here is a must have NOS part for '65-66 Mustang, Shelby GT350 with 289 HIPO, and '69-70 Boss 302 Mustang and Cougar. This is an NOS complete set of 8 original Ford standard bore piston ring sets. Enough to do all 8 cylinders for the 289 HIPO or Boss 302 engines in '65-66-67 Mustang and Shelby GT350 and 1969-1970 Boss 302 Mustang and Cougar. These have been obsolete for years from Ford. We only have ONE set, so there will be no more of them. Don't miss your chance. Here is the best part: these NOS rare gems have a starting bid of only $49.95, and there is no reserve. The high bidder will win this prize. Thanks, and best of luck in the auction.



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  • Used "FoMoCo" Dual Point Distributor

    This used FoMoCo distributor is dated "4JD", and was SOLD for $345.00 by eBay seller "olenracing".


    DESCRIPTION:


    THIS IS A 289 HIPO (FOMOCO) DISTRIBUTOR #C50F-12127-E. DATE CODE: 4JD. THIS IS A DUAL POINT DISTRIBUTOR. THE LEAD WIRE IS IN GREAT CONDITION, AND LOOKS TO BE IN GREAT WORKING ORDER. EVERTHING IS INTACT. GEAR IS IN GOOD CONDITION AND THE CLIPS ARE BOTH ATTATCHED. BUYER PAYS SHIPPING.



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  • Used C3OE HiPo Heads

    This set of "remanufactured" C3OE heads was SOLD for $805.00 by eBay seller "fastdan11".


    DESCRIPTION:


    You are bidding on a set of Ford High Performance 289 cylinder heads from 1963. They would have come on a Shelby AC Cobra or Fairlane with a K code 289 HiPo. The heads have been rebuilt using new valves, springs, and hardend exhaust seats for today's unleaded gas. Head surface has been shaved. Out side of the heads look like new, with no rust damage. Three of the valve cover bolt holes will need repairing. One of the intake bolt holes has a chip out of it. Date code on these haeds is "3D18". Heads have factory screw in studs and cast-in spring pockets. These heads have the smallest combustion chamber of all the SBF heads.


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  • Box of 10 NOS BF-32 Sparkplugs

    This set of 8 BF-32 plugs was SOLD for $36.00 by eBay seller "10w30dna".


    DESCRIPTION:


    Here is a mint set of real Autolite BF32 spark plugs. Not Motorcraft or "just like" or "replaces". These are the real ones! Mint, in the original boxes! Use these plugs in your killer restoration and display the boxes. When it comes to the last detail in showing your classic investment car, these show you are serious about details. Complete set of 8. They are used in factory 428 Cobra Jets and Super Cobra Jets, and High Performance 289 cars and Shelbys.



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  • Christmas Eve Day Drive

    It seems the weather was nice throughout the Northeast on Christmas Eve...I decided to get up early, change the oil and filter, and take the 'Stang out for some drive time, too. It's hard to say if the favorable weather and road conditions will last much longer around here. We've had plenty of rainfall, but no snow storms yet.


    A few years ago, the first substantial snow storm of the season hit on New Year's Eve. I got in my "last drive" of the season only a few hours before the snow started falling! It took several weeks for the snow and salt to clear off the roads after that storm.

  • Intro

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    Marcus Edell here from Fremont, CA, about 10 miles away from the old "San Jose" Plant, actually located in Milpitas, CA, now a mall.


    Welcome, Marcus. Unfortunately, Metuchen was also dealt a similar fate, and DAP is no longer building Mustangs. Sadly, all three of the original Mustang assembly plants are retired.


    Quote from Milpitas

    The Latest discovery was a K Code Coupe that someone threw a 6 cylinder and three speed tranny in! It Still has a working 8,000 RPM Rally-Pac in it! So this one is the latest endeavor. I'm sure you will here alot from me!! Especially on the Wanted Parts section...


    Here's hoping you can bring the car back to its' original condition.

  • Merry Christmas everyone

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    Merry Christmas to all in the HiPo community...


    Please spare a thought for those that are spending their Christmas away from their families... God watch over them all and bring them home safely to their loved ones.


    René


    Thanks for the nice post, Rene. Here's hoping everyone has a great Christmas.

  • Still looking for

    Quote from SixT5HiPo

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    In Search of Mustangs or the Mustang Production Guide is available from Mustangs Plus for $19.95 plus shipping. Found on page 368 of the catalog or call 1.800.999.4289.


    It's good to know the book is available again. Last time I checked it was out of stock, and couldn't be re-ordered.


    Just FYI...According to Mustangs Plus, the book is still no longer available...

  • vin number on block

    Quote from pony65k

    I have noticed with all this VIN on the block talk that no one has mentioned cars from the Metuchen plant. I assume that this plant would also have stamped K blocks. I have been told by an expert (so called maybe) that cars from the Metuchen plant didn't have the blocks stamped with the VIN, surely this can't be right?


    289 High Performance cars from Metuchen do indeed have VIN stamped engines, and some have the transmission stamped as well. We still don't have full evidence that every K code engine was stamped, but we do know that all three Mustang assembly plants did put VIN stamps on 289 High Performance engines and transmissions.