Posts by raccol

  • 5T09K163393

    At bottom of ad.

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    1965 Ford Mustang K Code Fastback ID# 5T09K163393 K-Code 289ci 271hp 10,000 Original Miles 4 Speed 2 Broadcast sheets. Title that reads Original Miles at 8971 in 1984. 2 Original Oil Change receipts.


    Per registry, last noted in NH.

  • Mex 302 block

    I also wish someone would produce some authoritative documentation to put the "higher nickel content" rumor to rest one way or the other.


    Everyone keeps promulgating the info from wikipedia

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Windsor_engine#302


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    For 1968 only, a special, high-performance version of the 302 was offered for the Shelby GT350. Its main features included an angled, high-rise intake manifold (aluminum or cast iron), larger four-barrel carburetor, and bigger valves, 1.875 in (47.6 mm) (intake) and 1.600 in (40.6 mm) (exhaust). It had a longer-duration camshaft, still with hydraulic lifters. The block was a high-strength, "Hecho en Mexico" design, with larger, two-bolt main bearing caps. The heads and high flow cast exhaust manifolds were similar to the 289 HiPO K-code's, with small, close-tolerance pushrod holes. Heavy duty connecting rods and a nodular iron crankshaft were also included in this HIPO package. Rated power (SAE gross) was estimated at 315 hp (235 kW) @ 5000 rpm and 333 lbf•ft (451 N•m) @ 3800 rpm. The package, which cost US$692 (including some other equipment), was quite rare, and did not return for 1969.


    Even if this is correct, it doesn't mean that every Mex 302 that followed would be higher content. Is the block "high strength" because of the content or bigger caps and extra material added?

  • Mex 302 block

    Has anyone ever heard of or seen any documentation stating Mex 302 blocks were sold OTC as HiPo replacements?


    Sold for ?? by seller

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    This auction is for one high nickel large main cap 289 service replacement 1968 mexican block. This was used to replace the 289 hipo motors that were in the shelby, ac cobra, and hipo k-code cars. This was available from ford through there early high performance catalog in the late 1960's This was used to replace damaged or worn out 289 hipo blocks, and was part of the LeMans series replacements. This block has the longer bores and stronger high nickel content, if you want to use it for to build a stroker motor. The build date on this block is 18D9 and you can see this in the picture. This block was aquired by me 3 years ago as a back up to my 1966 mustang 289 hipo car, but now I have a extra 289 hipo replacement. This block and caps have been baked, blasted, magnafluxed, and the bore checked by a local machine shop. It has already been bore 30 over and would need bore 40 or maybe 60 per machine shop. The line bore is true and this block only needs to be bored and built. The bellhousing side had the factory green hipo paint before the clean at the machine shop. I have a picture of the green paint before I took it to the machine shop posted on this auction. It now has been cleaned and the factory paint removed when baked by the machine shop. I have several pictures for the buyer upon request of the paint on the rear if needed after the auction. The outside of the block has been painted with cast coat and the inside coated with oil for protection from the machine shop. These blocks are known for being stronger blocks due to the nickel added by the factory, making them a great motor for building strokers. This block has the original main caps which are like the 289 hipo main caps and comes up 1 inch all the way up for added strength. This is the block that ford started to sell over the counter begining in 1968 as a service replacement blocks for the 289 hipo blocks in the shelby and such. This block can be bored and built to 60 over without a problem due to the extra nickel and thickness of the walls. If you want a block to build for a stroker motor, or to replace your original 289 hipo block than this is it. This is a factory service block that came from a old time Nascar racers collection. This is one he used in one of his race cars back in the day. I saw the factory parts catalog that he bought it from in the 1960's.

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  • 7F02K169034

    Quote from RalphJr

    rearend looks like a '65-66 8" to me.

    Agree. I read 9" in the ad and looked directly at the tubes when I saw the taper. Didn't even notice the relation of the filler plug to dimples.

  • 7F02K169034

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    Only Shelbys had the 140mph speedo.

    Would Ford have produced 140 speedos just for the Shelbys or would they have been an OTC piece?


    I had a 67 S-Code GTA that had 140 and 6K and I had a friend who had a 68 J-code GT 4speed that had both 140 and 8K. But, of course, don't know if either was original to the cars.

  • 7F02K169034

    Quote from 66tiger

    Correct 9" housing for a 67?

    My guess is NO. Appears to be a manufactured 65 housing. Notice how the tubes are smaller at the welds and have a "step-down" appearance.


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    Check this post for more info on tube sizes.

    http://www.hipomustang.com/hpmx/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=3644

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    6k tach?

    I believe it should be an 8K tach like both the 67 GT350 and 65/66 K Rally Pacs. I believe it should also have an 140 speedo.


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  • 6T09K201689

    Sold for ?? by pfflr

    BuyItNow set at $32K

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    Have owned this car since Nov. of 1988, at that time it had 61239 miles. Car was repainted in late 70's by previous owner. Paint is correct in color, Midnight Blue, believed acrylic anamel. Paint still shines but has some checking. 10 ft. away or driveing down the road, the car shows very well. Body is solid with no visible rust, same for floors. Flaws in paint can be seen in pictures. Car has recent brakes, KYB Gas shocks, tune-up. Car runs and drives very well, lots of power. Items not correct to K code are carb and disc brakes. Carb on motor is a Holley 600 double pumper. Battery is new Interstate Mega Tron. This car can be used as is or restored to perfection. Car is a very reliable driver. Interior seat covers and door panels where installed new at my purchase. Car has been stored inside during my ownership. Has wood grain steering wheel and 8K rally pak. Stock chrome style steel wheels. Missing cap in picture on rear floor mat. 4-speed top loader trans with Hurst shifter. 9" rear with 3:55 traction lok

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  • Snubber bracket and bumper

    Sold for $199 by fndeal

    Starting bid $149

    BuyItNow set at $199

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    This auction is for a Pinion Snubber from a K code 1966 Mustang. These snubbers came only on cars equipt with 9" rear ends and only for one year 1966. The bracket is slightly different than the 65 that is that it has a curve on the right side that the 65 does not. This snubber is also the correct one for 66 Shelby Mustangs, so if yours is missing here is your chance to get it. I have been building Mustang 9 " rear ends for 10 years and know this to be the correct part for this application. The condition of this part is excellent, The bracket has been cleaned and painted with light grey primer. The rubber bumper is part # C3AA-4906-C, it has only been cleaned. I did not paint it or plastic coat it, so it is in good natural rubber condition, smooth with light wear on the tip. This snubber is a very rare part in great condition and I hope that it goes under a really nice car. I also have the 9 inch housing from this car coming up for auction soon and its a beauty.

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