I assume this is for the '65 GT350? Best to check with Jeff Speegle on that.
Posts by CharlesTurner
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Coil or leaf springs?
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MCA has somewhat strict guidelines on parking of show cars.
The best thing to do would be to try and coordinate a group arrival. You probably won't get everyone to show up at the same time, but that would be the best chance of parking together. Even then, it might not be guaranteed due to the layout of the show field.
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Quote from map351
My cousin bought a new turquoise/black fastback 6 cyl auto Generator (i replaced the brushes) She bought the car in April or May (it was snowing on her new car she was pissed) of 65, I took my drivers test in August in the car 1965..
Was it a 64.5?
Your information is kind of vague. If you took your driver test in August of 1965, then the car would most definitely have been a 1965 model as August of '65 would be right when 1966 model year production would have begun. I seriously doubt the car had a generator, and if it did, someone changed out the alternator for it(also seriously doubt).
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Yes, it is a typo. Count the number of teeth on 2nd gear, it will probably be 25, which is a wide ratio. 28 is close ratio.
I had an HEH-BT installed originally in a '65 A code convertible.
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Yes, the shock tower cover attaching bolts could go either way, MCA concours rules allow both, so long as they are consistent on the sides.
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The difference between a 64.5 and a 65 is the charging system, generator vs. alternator. The term "64.5" supposedly was first used by the Ford service parts department to identify generator parts vs. alternator parts since the wiring system and many components were different between the 2 models. Further... Ford acknowledged the change from early production to normal '65 model year production by re-starting the consecutive unit numbers. If you have a Dearborn car with a unit number BEFORE 250001, then it was generator equipped. Anything starting with that number and AFTER, was an alternator car. The same thing happened at San Jose, except the jump was re-started at 125001, since San Jose didn't start making Mustangs until July of '64.
Many early components, such as hoods, headlight buckets and other items were used well into '65 production as supplies ran out.
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All 65-67 Mustangs had "FORD" on the hood... Shelby's were a different story.
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Your car would have the turndown extensions instead of the tip made into the rear pipe. You can find these from time to time on ebay or NOS parts vendors. There may be a good reproduction, but I haven't looked for any in a while.
Generally, though, the look of the turndown is similar.
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Considering the rarity of this car and the nice color combination, I don't think the buy it now price is that crazy. He might only be able to get that kind of money at the Scottsdale auctions though.
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Hehe. I assume you are using the el cheapo motor mounts with "Made in India" or something like that on the sides?
It takes me on average of an hour to get one of these lined up and bolted in. You basically need to take apart most of the frame part of the motor mount and work things together. It's very challenging to say the least!
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One of the nicest MCA shows I have ever been to. The cars looked great decked out across the grassy area!
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You'd think a little soap and water might be useful before taking pics??
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Semi-gloss black, with a touch to the glossy side. The paint was usually really thin on these, like a lacquer.
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Absolutely. In fact, this is an easy way to gain a few extra "free" horsepower and an old 'rodder trick.
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Deluxe interior or standard? I have a somewhat decent pair of deluxe panels.
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I'll be there!
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How do we really know for certain that it was actually a K coupe anyway... you know how everyone has a "hi-po"
