Posts by CharlesTurner

C30Z-6306-A crank gear

Hi-po application, 21 teeth

C30Z-6256-C cam gear

Not a hi-po application, 45 teeth, std. 289, the hi-po one is C3OZ-6256-A, 42 teeth and different thickness

Yes, the boot will stretch over the 't' handle.

Eaton sells front springs: http://www.eatonspring.com

I just read the article. Don't really see what all the fuss is about. It does not specifically state that I restored your car Herb. If anything, makes me look foolish for throwing away the old rusty system... which I never even physically saw or laid hands on.

It looks like a very minor error that can be corrected with a follow-up in the next Mustang Monthly.

I also want to see credit where credit is due. Again, I had nothing to do with the article and did not even know that it was being done. Telling me to go to Jim Smart is not going to the source.

I had absolutely nothing to do with that article and did not even know about it until your post.

Definitely for an automatic, Dearborn-only at that time period (Sept '64)

I'm not really sure what I'll do at this point. The uppers were beat to hell when someone replaced the ball joints. It's a shame, too, because the uppers are pretty much free of any pitting. I'm wondering if a metal man could fix the chisel marks by grinding burs down smooth and maybe welding up divots?

On the LCA's, I could probably remove the jack tabs from the NOS ones and replace with correct style. Regarding the rivets, not sure how to go about that,

Frustrating that there is so much variance in service parts and even factory line parts.

You gotta admit the date codes on the upper and lower control arms is cool though. Who would have though that?!

Some neat suspension markings...

http://65kresto.blogspot.com/

Maybe something used in manufacturing, but have never seen an unrestored car with those type shocks. I'm sure you haven't either John!

Quote from round2K

Mike,

Do the front shocks have the "57" embossed in the top?

I can answer that... definitely NO!!

The ones I have have been re-painted, so no paint marks. What colors are you showing for them?

I found 3 -C rear shocks.

Stamped at the bottom of the top portion of the shock, no flare out.

AUTOLITE

MADE IN USA

C4ZF 18080 C

C5AB

REAR

The other 2 I have are dated P5KC and P5EC. The C5AB one has larger 'REAR' stamping.

TSB, No. 6, dated Jan 18, 1965 has a section that details the handling package. Here's a scan of the page... which explicitly states which models it's available for.

http://www.early-mustang.com/charles/handling_package.jpg

One thing interesting to note is the chart calls out Gabriel shocks for the handling package. That would mean the 'G' insignia would have been on them. Of course, this would take more research to determine if Gabriel shocks were exclusive only to the special handling package (I doubt it.)

Also, they did make a mistake on the chart... the steering box code is wrong for manual steering gear.

Just sharing information.

Is that for all models in '65?

Yes, the Special Handling Package was a standalone option, but standard on all K codes and later on all GT's.

Are you generalizing by saying "k code" shocks or are you trying to determine if K code shocks were different than other V8's with the Special Handling Package?

If the seller wants to help buyers feel more comfortable about the car, pictures of the inner fender VIN stamps are in order, in addition to rear exhaust hanger reinforcements and snubber plate pics.

The hi-po registry showing the VIN as engine-only should throw up a red flag and necessitate a very thorough examination.

The carpet was probably replaced and is a little off color, but the rest of it appears original. Door panels are definitely original.

I thought the interior was relatively decent, didn't notice anything glaringly wrong.