Posts by CharlesTurner

As far as I am aware, the visibility group consisted of the following:

-2 speed windshield wipers with washer system

-day/nite interior mirror

-remote exterior driver side mirror

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Right, am stating that, according to the Ford dealer list price sent out in April '65, that backup lights could not be ordered when the GT equipment group was ordered.

'65 low profile rally-pacs were color coordinated just like '66.

Not too many of them floating around. Most likely a factory line reject part.

Sometimes it isn't worth it to spoil someone else's fun. But, if they ever ride up to a show, they will most likely quickly be informed what they really have.

Regarding the automatic... Yes, could be had on a GT with an A code. The standard/base trans. was a 3 speed manual. 4 speed and automagic's were optional on anything except a K code in '65.

Backup lights were not a factory option when '65 GT's became available for ordering. The dealer price list that came out in April '65 specifically notes on the sheet that backup lights are not available with the GT equipment group. In '66, they were standard equipment on all models.

Paint sprayed on a surface like a newspaper. You'll have to experiment with what works best for you.

Sure, you can use the decals as a guide to get you close.

The levers had numbers stamped in them, but I have not seen numbers on the rods.

These are required for MCA judging:

-Air cleaner CI decal

-Autolite spark plugs decal for air cleaner

-Battery OK decal

-LH shock tower service specs decal

-oil filler cap decal(yours may not have had one)

Voltage regulator should have ink-stamp. Coil originally had an ink-stamp as did the starter.

Other than that, I would suggest you try and replicate other decals and stamps as you have found on your car. You won't get any extra points for decals or stamps beyond the list above, but you could potentially lose points if you use some that are incorrect for your car. Same goes for paint/chalk markings.

Those are the correct dual exhaust reinforcement plates.

Only source I know of is to find originals. Other big Fords from that time period also used them in the trunk. I have a couple sets and could probably take a pic of one for you to use as a reference.

First, beautiful car! Here is some feedback based on your requests:

-Sometimes an initial "look" of a 65/66 GT will tell me whether or not it's an original GT car. That said, there are a couple things that drew my attention... 1)No hood lip molding 2)GT's could not be ordered with backup lights when your car was made 3) The fender emblem and letter placement seems a little off. Those 3 things would have me looking further.

-According to the unit number of this car, it should have the "typical" dual exhaust reinforcements in the rear seat area and rear frame rails. Inspect the frame rails for replacement. Also, check the rear axle snubber plate, it should be the same as a K code with the squared off corners.

-Since this is an A code car, the job of determining if it was an original GT car is a little easier. The dual exhaust stuff is the biggest thing, but the next one is the instrument cluster. If you remove the cluster, there should be a "dip" in the middle for the 5 dial cluster. If the car was a GT, it had to have this, but also, if the car came with pony interior it also had it too. The absence of the dip would prove the car came with neither. So you have to rule that out.

-The fog light switch is in the correct location for the unit number. I had a '65 GT convertible 5F08A737042 that had the fog light switch up on the dash like yours. Some earlier GT's had it mounted on the lower edge.

Keep in mind that some things that can be checked do not prove the car was a GT, but rather they can disprove if absent or not what expected.

Yes, definitely for '65 also. If you think about it, it makes sense. An A code GT needed the seat build up with the sheet metal reinforcements. Assuming these sections were pre-built before assembly of the car, it would have been easy to just have the same piece(or "chunk") made.

It wasn't just 9" equipped cars, it also included factory dual exhaust cars.

This was answered in my previous post. Yes, there are Ford service replacement parts without engineering numbers on the back. The key thing to remember here is that these emblems were originally anodized aluminum as Tom has confirmed by the engineering drawing. To my knowledge, there are no reproductions that are anodized aluminum, they are all die-cast chromed pieces. To tell the difference, the reproduction chrome will have a much more brilliant appearance, wheras the Ford pieces have more a silver-ish appearance. Additionally, the reproduction is a little heavier than the original style.

There was a lengthy discussion about what NOS really means on the vintage-mustang forum a couple months back. Makes for some interesting reading to explain why some service parts are different than the assembly line versions:

http://forums.vintage-mustang.com/showtopic.php?…post/1461778/hl

Yes. In fact, most of the service replacement hi-po fender badges have no markings. Just remember that the originals were anodized, not chrome. All the repro's are chrome.

Best is to replace or disassemble the calipers, wheel cylinders and master cylinder and clean them thoroughly. To flush out the lines, I have heard alcohol should be used.

Original 6D air cleaner base, no dings, dents or rust. Nice original piece, clear date stamp. Would like to trade for a 5A dated base.

Edited by - caspian65 on 10/12/2006 22:52:28