Posts by RalphJr

I understood that Ford did not start "casting" datecode on the round alternators until later - like '67 or '68 - '65 and '66 were ink stamped on the side of the housing and there are no part numbers or dates cast into the housing visible on the outside.

I have an AMK repo that looks awesome with the correct ink stamp and an original fan / early pulley set. Both were semi-gloss black, but no way to tell if they were originally on a 'stang. The original early "C" part number pulley with the correct fan was hard to find and expensive! I have seen only one other correct set for sale -- on ebay as part of a complete alternator.

I just bead blasted mine - painted it with off white paint from "Walmart" and applied the repoped decal.

It looks great. I actually bought an original can in bad cosmetic shape for $5 (just look for one that is not dented).

Would be nice if someone repoped it correctly with the paint stamp.

Has anyone thought of having or has anyone made a stamp?

If we can get a good photo of an original "label" it should not be too hard to get a stamp made. Then we just need to get the paint colors right.

I've seen NOS ones on eBay occasionally, but the owners thin they are gold plated.

The "early" '66 HiPo mounts are the same as the '65 - you can search for this and find photos - especially in the "for sale" or ebay parts section.

After the change over all 289s used the same "standard" engine rubber mounts and a stamped steel frame mount - held together by one bolt.

The '65 HiPo and standard '65 mounts are different. The '65 HiPo mounts have 5 pieces - steel motor plate, square rubber block, round rubber disc, angled wedge plate, and a cast frame mount - they are held together with a large nut and a long bolt.

The "standard" '65 monut has 3 pieces - cast frame mount (not the same as the HiPo), a "L" shaped angle plate, and a rubber engine mount. These are held together by 2 large nuts.

Keep in mind that I'm not counting the bolts for the engine or the 2 or 3 bolts & nuts for frame monuting.

I have my HiPo mounts restored and ready to go back in my car and a set of standard '65 mounts I could photograph - I also have the later style '66 versions in a car - photos might not be as clear, but possible. Let me know exactly what you want and I'll try to get a pic or two for you.

My April '65, Dearborn built 2+2 had the original white headliner with red interior - I removed it before taking the car for rust repair, body work, and paint.

Evidently Ford used only black and white until very late '65 or early '66.

The resto shop questioned this, but I took it out myself and it was the original.

Car appears to have "Granada" front brakes - spindles and single piston calipers - plus the power brake booster is from a late 80's Escort - this is exactly the same set up I used on my daughter's '66 resto mod - the booster is necessary because the pedal effort is VERY high on these front discs. FYI you have to modify the firewall to make this work and you cannot use the standard Mustang clutch linkage - you have to convert to a cable type clutch for a manual tranny. This could also explain the AOD.

A lot of non-FoMoCo parts under the hood, but that does appear to me to be a DiscC master cylinder - just painted black.

Can't say if the GT badges are correct, but they sure look a little to far forward......Door tag info would help.

If it has a VIN stamped block and tranny this would be a good project unless rust or accident damage is an issue - closer inspection would help.

Welcome....I'm in the Atlanta area and an avid member/poster here.

I've owned my numbers matching '65 K 2+2 since 1979 and am currently restoring it. I also have a '66 Pony Int. coupe restomod ('91 GT AOD) that I built with my teenage daughter - we built it together for her first car. I also own a '82 GT and a '98 GT both owned since almost new. The '98 is my daily driver.

This site is a great place to find anything you need - if you can;t find it just ask - really knowledgeable and friendly members.

I think the group you are talking about is "Movie Cars East" based in New York - they do a ton of movie cars and even smashed up a couple of REAL new "RED" GT500's recently for a movie - sorry don't remember which one.

The owner has a ton of rare cars including a '66 Hertz GT350.

His company was featured on Rides or one of the other dozen "car" shows flooding the cable channels - don't get me wrong I LOVE these shows, but gets me in big trouble with the wife when I spend all my time in the garage or in front of the Tivo.

I agree with these guys. Think really hard about it - AND not too long - or you could miss out.

I'm lucky I've had my K since 1979 - EXCEPT the years were really hard on it - even before I owned it.

I am into the car for rust repair, paint, missing parts, new parts, etc etc etc....over $30,000 right now and I haven't rebuilt the engine or tranny - PLUS I already owned the car! Keep in mind this is a full restoration with major rust repair in the floors and rear quarters - and a show quality paint job inside and out.

The car has way too much value to me personally to ever sell it, but if I had to I wouldn't be able to get my money back - at least not unless values continue to go up. I do it for the love of the car and the hobby - my wife thinks I'm crazy - at least until she gets to ride or drive the car - this is my third project but the one closest to my heart since is the very first car I owned as a teenager!

Allan is indeed the owner and has his own restoration business MUSTANG CENTRAL. http://www.mustangcentral.com/

The last time we spoke about the car he said it was in very rough shape when found and still was - so I don't think he has started on it yet. I think he has been collecting very early parts for it since many items were missing.

He does a lot of "Resto Mods" and was recently a featured guest on the DIY Channel's "Classic Car Restoration" program where they "Restofied" a '65 T code 2+2.

He is only doing my rust repair and "paint and body" work - but he does it all.

His metal and paint work is first class - exactly why I asked him to do my K code.

He has had my car for a while now - I've asked him not to rush it since it is Raven black and I want it perfect. I'm patient and I want it right. The years, Oklahoma mud and road salt, and my teenage foot (lots of racing even before I owned it we think) were not kind. BUT at least it is a survivor - original VIN on the block and tranny and I now have obtained all the missing HiPo pieces.

Can't wait to get back behind the wheel - it has been parked and stored since 1989.

Major Head work (Valley Head Service I think), cam, disty curve, etc.

Shelby's crew had tons of go fast experience, so anything you could throw at it they did.

By the rules he could modify the engine all he wanted because the street and R models shared the same chassis mods in '65.

The guy restoring my "K" 2+2 body & paint actually owns one of the 12 Worlds Fair cars - #6 I think. He found it in a salvage yard of all places.

Hopefully one day he'll fully restore it - but for now it sits - he is too busy with "customer" cars.

Anyone else know about these cars?

They were prepped special as "show cars" - they even finished off the door and sill areas so the seams didn't show.

I can't directly speak about performance on an early 'stang, but I've had great luck with BFG KDWS performance tires on my '98 GT - simply the best wet traction tire I've ever had. They wear a little fast, but they are a great both dry and wet. I hear that BFG has a new version of All Season performance tire coming out too. I'd definitely check them out.

I agree safety was a concern, but I did do a few additional mods you can't really see to help this.

I put late model shoulder seat belts in it, Granada front discs, it was already a factory PS car so I converted it with a late model pump, and I put a Mustang Steve's power brake set up on it. It uses an Escort booster - about $75 rebuilt - and Steve's $20 plate for the pedal hanger to make it all work - works fantastic - really stops like a modern car.

I completely rebuilt the chassis - so it handles OK. I'll put more modern stuff on it one day, but for right now it runs and drives really well.

I also put a full steel plate between the trunk and passenger compartment - bolted it in and sealed it with fire proof race car seam sealer - just in case of a rear end collision.

The car was originally a factory 4 speed, but my wife forbid me from putting in a late model 5 speed - so I got a donor GT drive train with an AOD.

This is about as safe as you can make 'um.

I've got about $7000 invested total - and could easily recoupe my money - and I think it is safer than any modern econobox for the money - except for maybe an airbag. Plus we had a ton of fun building it together - you can't beat time like that with your kids - AND she will be a Mustang lover forever!

I built a restomod for my teenage daughter from a '66 Pony interior "A" code coupe I pulled from a barn about a mile from our house. Don't worry it had been rode hard and put away wet - the original drive train was long gone, but the remainder was intact - plus it came with a VERY nice original '65 model WORKING 8K Rally pac that will go in my HiPo.

It now has a '91 5.0 EFI AOD, but is pure stock from the outside and interior - right down to the stock '66 hubcaps!

She gets tons of looks, thumbs up, AND offers to buy - at least 2 or 3 a week.

SHE LOVES IT! It is her baby - appropriately named SALLY!

The EARLY reproductions - they show up on eBay once in a while - typically have a datecode from the '80s.

I understand that the very first REPOs were actually made for Branda by the original manufacturer and had some markings similar to the original. They were even date coded for the '80s when they were produced. One of these showed up on eBay a few months back.

They are a better, but not exact match for the original. Better than the "Made in China" one for sale now.

Nicely optioned and appears to be nicely restored - 150% better than most that get posted here. If you are in the market this one defintely deserves a closer look IMHO.

This sounds very familiar......There was a 65 GT shell on eBay a while back for this exact price at a shop in CA or NV - could be the same car???

The pictures are a little limited - but here goes:

1- Carb is an aftermarket Holley double pumper - not original - there is a list number on the front upper choke flange that will tell you more. I had one of these (600cfm) on my HioPo for many years. Ran AWESOME when the carb was right - which was about 70% of the time - ran like a dog 30% of the time and I'd have to tinker with it. Not great for gas mileage, but boy was it ever awesome for racing and putting your foot in it when all 4 open up together! Still have this carb on my parts shelf.

2 - Intake - Aftermarket SHELBY lettered intake - over the counter part - not original to any Mustang or Shelby.

3 - Valve covers - they are probably aftermarket reproductions - I'm not an expert on these.

4 - Manifolds - from the one picture it is hard to tell for sure, but it looks to me like a HiPo manifold - BUT these have been reproducded for a few years - and the one shown is in awefully GOOD condition. I've never seen the repops up close so again I can't say for sure.

I hope this helps.