Posts by CharlesTurner

Rear shackles were stamped steel with darkened studs and an oil coating. Repro's are pretty nice and cheap.

Leaf springs were oil quenched, so have a very dark appearance and also with an oil coating. The clamps are stamped steel, so there would be a contrast. Rubber insulators on the clamps would not be painted, just regular black rubber.

Driveshaft was also made from sheet steel, so the tube would be a little lighter than the cast ends.

Of course, if you're not concerned about this level of detail, cast blast paint is fine for all of the items you listed.

Used the NPD dual exhaust on several cars, never had any probs.

Should have an H-pipe with dual mufflers, resonators at the rear and trumpet exhaust tips.

H-pipe should be clamped to the intermediate pipes. Mufflers are welded at both sides to the pipes. Exhaust tip is clamped to the rear pipe. Hangers at rear floor and at rear frame rails. Should only be 2 normal style exhaust clamps at the H-pipe, unique clamps at the trumpets and then C clamps holding the rear pipes to the hangers.

Sometime during Fall of '64

Quote from C6ZZKGT

From what I have seen, Ford also stamped the engine assembly date on the right rear of oil pan rail to match the date on the pad in front of the head.

-Fred-

Yes, seen that. Took note of it on the GT convertible engine. 5E18M on the front machined area near the head, 5E18B on the oil pan mounting surface. The block casting was 5E12.

Only other thing to check for is signs of rocker panel molding clip holes being filled.

Is this a convertible? Could also make sure no quarter bezel holes were filled...

The dip under the speedo cluster should be visible from underneath. Keep in mind that if the car has pony interior, this will not help in confirming a factory GT.

Have found that not all the fog light switch holes were 'D' shape.

Depending on how the car was originally equipped, it could be very difficult to determine if it was a factory GT. A '65 K code with deluxe interior and factory disc brakes would make it very tough to call.

Here's a pic... obviously has the rubber bumper screwed to it on an A code though...

http://www.early-mustang.com/charles/vert/1…_3_05%20007.jpg

The bumper plate was carried over to A code dual exhaust cars (GT's), since they just utilized the existing rear build-up for dual exhaust.

Yes, would be a Feb '65 car... kind of a stretch to be a fact. GT.

Another "funky" lookin' VIN stamp car...

Are the wheels repro?

Try this:

http://mustangtimes.net/28-5/pg10.pdf

We're in something like the 6th or 7th round of evaluations with the vendor. We're down to maybe like 10-20 items that are "must-haves" before the site goes live. It could potentially take a couple more months.

Wish I had better news to report.

Quote from 5F09C

Charles,

Early fastback or coupe?

Thanks

Both. The front carpet is the same on fastbacks/coupes.

Sorry if the responses were a little terse. This topic has been beat to death over the years!

Every original I have seen with vinyl sides did not have a toe pad.

Quote from Bramick

Thanks guys this explains a lot to me.

So what everyone is saying is this isn't a true GT because they weren't produced until March of 65? This definitely explains why the door plate is incorrect. I did notice that the exhaust is newer from behind the manifold/headers. Is this correct?

Yes this care was purchased under the assumption it was a true GT.

The fog light switch can be see here http://www.flickr.com/photos/bramick…57604422139176/.

And also the Pony interior isn't correct either. It should be the standard?

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Correct, there is no way the car could have been a factory GT or had pony interior. I'd say the value is affected more by your car being incorrect rather than originally being a std. interior non-GT K fastback.

Sorry to break the news, nothing wrong with what you have though and unless it bugs you, just leave the car like it is.

Oh well. A good used one is just as good in my book. Much better than the cheap plastic repro's!

Best way to prevent a fuel tank fire?? Simple, don't drive the car!

Seriously, though, the fuel tank issue could be applied to nearly all cars made in that time period and even into the 70's. The potential of all factors coming together at just the precise moment to cause a fuel tank fire is very low. You probably have a better chance at winning the lottery