Posts by CharlesTurner

All of the ECS stuff is top notch. I have a couple wire tag samples to send them to add to their offering (power top lead and fresh air vent p/n).

Generally, K code values are maximized when they are restored as close to original as possible.

There was no bench seat option from the factory for '66 fastbacks. Either a dealer installed it when the car was new or a previous owner installed it.

Nice piece Jim!

My saved searches still work, so I'm good with it. Been through so many changes over the years, just go with the flow now.

You could always go with a 3/4" bushing. 1/16" won't make a huge amount of difference. If the 3/4 is too tight, could use some rough sandpaper or something to widen it a little.

Anywhere between $100 and $500 would be reasonable depending on condition. There was a large amount of rusty ones that sold off over the past few years, some went pretty cheap due to them being so rusty.

It's fairly easy. You'll want to install a '67 distribution block.

C0AA-5493-A are 1" bushings. 65-66 special handling package had 13/16" bushings.

If you want to sell the 1" bushings let me know.

Yes, they can be adjusted a little, but not much.

Got a pic? Usually the only thing that happens to them is the screws are over-tightened and cause the front corner to bend down.

I've also rebuilt them with no problems.

It is fairly common knowledge that San Jose cars were completely blacked out on the outer part of the inner fenders. If you've ever restored a SJ car and cleaned the outer inner fender area, it would be very obvious. Unfortunately, your reference pics are those of a restored car. While the person that restored the car is knowledgeable, this is one detail that is flat out wrong. Unless they had compelling evidence, this car would have points deducted for incorrect color patterns in the front inner fender area. Most definitely would have points deducted at SAAC.

Here is a properly restored '65 GT350, done by a very knowledgeable SAAC Judge: http://www.thecoralsnake.com/History8

And for what it's worth, here are pictures of the areas in question of the '65 K convertible before it was stripped down:

http://www.early-mustang.com/charles/K_vert…_8_08%20166.jpg

http://www.early-mustang.com/charles/K_vert…_8_08%20168.jpg

The whitish areas are the sound deadening that was exposed outside from the fenders being off.

What detail are you requesting?

There should be no 'shoulder' on the frame to sway bar bracket bushings. The end links are pretty much basic equipment.

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NO OVERSPRAY ??

No over spray where? If you're referring to the outer inner fender/firewall area, then you must not have read that this is a San Jose car.

A raised C3OZ number would indicate a service part, not a factory line part. You're probably looking for a C3OE.

Should be purple colored with 17 teeth, C2DZ-17271-G, LH gears.

May just have purple on the tip, not completely purple.

The voltage regulator on the back of the cluster may be going bad. Find out if a new one was installed.

The bracket has a locating tab, so I don't think it would go just anywhere. Typical locations are on the left side of the steering wheel or below the ignition switch.

Keep in mind that if every detail like this was in the MCA rulebook, it would be 100's of pages just for 64.5-66. I'm certain that you will have a point deducted for the long valve stems unless you can find Ford documentation that proves they should be that length. Also, keep in mind that the documentation should be applicable to the time period of when your car was built. Just because it may be correct for a early 64.5 car does not automatically make it correct for a July '65 car. The best proof will be original, unrestored cars. FYI, I did look at pictures of Mike Murray's car I mentioned to you. His car, with original tires still on it has the short valve stems.

I personally do not feel this is worth it for you to challenge as you will find more examples to disprove than prove.