Consecutive number does not match up to the scheduled build date. 155xxx series would have been around the end of October, early November '64, which would have been around the time period that the Arvinode system first appeared. The unit number also dismisses the possibility of pony interior or being a factory GT. It's not being advertised as a real GT though.
Posts by CharlesTurner
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Quote from 65Rangoon
I wonder where the tach went?
If I remember right, it wasn't a requirement for automatic cars.
Looks like a decent car. Although, whenever I see a fuzzy-back trunk mat, makes me wonder if there were other shortcuts made. To their credit, looks like a lot of time was spent in the engine bay. Some areas could be better without much effort, like in the interior (wrinkles in seats, faded dash bezel...)
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The official Ford term is "Retainer - Rear Wheel Bearing - Outer", basic number 4020 Ford actually did service them, C0AW 4020-B.
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That plate was just plain steel.
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I believe the most obvious fix to this problem is replacing the stainless steel line with a regular steel line.
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I've only ever seen a handful of NOS ones. How about buying some aftermarket shocks and pressing the bushings out?
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Any chance the fuel line is stainless steel?
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It was used throughout 64.5-65 production.
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Yep, the H&M engines were very cool!
You gotta admit, though, that one of those 3 track PC's would be the ultimate muscle Mustang for that time.
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Quote from round2K
For sake of clarity here fellows I didn't start this thread stating the pace cars were K codes. I just thought it was cool that one had surfaced and we had some decent information on the modifications as there were only a few of them (convertibles).
Well, since you posted on the K-CODE forum, there was an implication that there was a link. There's so much bad information out there on the original 3 PC track cars, it doesn't hurt to clarify what they were when necessary.
Of course, if you want to get into a discussion about the actual engines that were used in the PC track cars, then that would definitely bear significance on this forum!
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The 3 track cars were VIN'd as wimbledon white F codes on the assembly line.
The dignitary cars were just white convertibles pulled from local dealer stock. The only requirement for those was that they were white with red, white or blue interiors. Side graphics were applied. Once the decals came off, there was nothing to identify the car as being used as a parade car.
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Technically, none of them were K code cars.
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Glad the K VIN was listed so it can be duly listed in the registry.
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January '67
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A good friend of mine talked me out of it a few years ago and is financing the restoration. He had to do it my way though!
I don't think I could stomach this on my own car, so my fastback will probably just be a nice driver.
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Quote from RalphJr
NICE JOB! Finish looks awesome - looks like you lightly blasted or tumbled it after plating. Considering it is next to impossible to do anything with lead these days - nice to see the effort to replicate the finish with todays technology.
Thanks Ralph. Yes, it is a combination of blasting and tumbling to get the finish on the filler neck. The final goal is to get the parts looking like they did originally. How we get there can be any combination of methods.
The tumbler has been heaven-sent. I have a 3 cubic ft. unit with angle cut ceramic media. The control arms and other steel parts come out amazing.
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Quote from kapdavm
Charles, what is a reasonable price for a C6 core?
Not sure. Should be able to find one at a reasonable price.
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Quote from kar-nut
The original finish from the Ford Motor Company engineering drawing used to manufacture: Pipe Assy.-Fuel Tank Filler Part# C5ZA-9034-A is "DIP COAT ASSY WITH HIGH LEAD ALLOY ESB-M11A6-A"
Sure, I knew it had lead content. Know of any places in the U.S. that will do tin/lead dip?
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