I have seen 2 versions. The flat one for cars without closed emissions and the other one that has a hose that attaches to it, which goes to the bottom of the air cleaner.
Posts by CharlesTurner
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Since the data is incomplete, we have to treat it as a random sampling. Saying there are "31 known" is fine, but just add that this is just a number in a registry and that the total number is not known since we do not have actual production figures from Ford Motor Company.
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Probably just a funky slop-primer. You can remove parts around areas where the primer would be to observe the color.
A friend has a low mile '65 coupe that had a light blue color under-body primer. Dark green exterior.
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The transmission type is not part of the VIN, it is on the warranty plate, affixed to the drive door jamb.
There are many checks at determining if a car is a real K body and what options it had. Generally, we do not accept that automatics were a factory option on '65 K codes, but there is always that .0001 chance that one could pop up. If you post some pics here, we can probably help determine whether or not it's legit.
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Moving right along, good job!
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MPC is showing them as muffler-only replacements for 65-66 dual exhaust (GT style).
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The car will be kept in a climate control building when completed. Appropriate metal coatings have been applied to all natural surfaces so they do not rust.
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Was looking back through pics and realized I used the wrong lock nut on top. I had actually already re-plated the originals, so a quick swap and we are now as they were.
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Quote from hipo_p51
what product do you use for glass buffing?
There's a local company here that does it. She has some sort of pads and compound that work on tempered glass. Otherwise, there are products available for do-it-yourselfer's, I think Eastwood has them.
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Quote from hipo_p51
does the Arvinode system have good exhaust flow?
I don't know of anyone that has done dyno tests, but the Arvinode system is the best design for flow.
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Thought folks might like to see a nice set of restored '65 K engine mounts, thought they turned out great!
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Quote from iowa
awesome!
i make pdf files of all your updates
for future reference for my restoration
hope you don't mind
dave
No problem, but keep in mind that this is a San Jose car and there are many subtle differences between other assembly plants.
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Most folks seem to be having good luck with PS Auto Glass. Have you considered buffing your original pieces?
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Knowing you, I'm sure it will be just as good, if not better than before!
Good luck on getting it all back together soon.
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If the regular 289 is a built motor that can rev like a K motor, you might be better off with a K-style fuel pump.
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NOS 4 speed shifter handles can usually be bought around $250 or so.
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I'm seeing pink on the end where it connects to the pitman arm.
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Was looking through some old posts and just wanted to add that the RH leaf spring on the K convertible was actually the later dated one (18th day). For whatever reason, I had marked 'RH' and 'LH' on a piece of tape when I removed them from the car.
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If your car has the original seat risers, then use that as a guide to whether the car had screws or not.
