Posts by jwc66k

  • Fuel filler pipe.

    Consider using two of the cork gaskets that go between the filler pipe flange and the body. This give a bit more clearance between the gas cap and the body thereby reducing the chance of scratching the body when the cap is removed.

    Jim

  • Holley company in trouble

    Companys go in and out of bankrupcy all the time. All that means is they get to be selective as to which outstanding bills they pay and when - with the courts approval. As all 'K' cars use an Autolite carburetor and the ones desired are already made, no effect there. Sort of the same for Shelby owners - all desirable ones exist. Car folks wanting new Holley items probably won't see a difference (except in price) because they are still in business.

    For reference, look at Chrsyler or United Air Lines.

    Jim

  • Pictures of 1966 Sapphire Blue

    I have two Saphire Blue Mustangs in the lists that I've collected and submitted to Jim Haskell and Jim Smart for their 'Mustang Production Guide' research:

    6R07A211059 - DSO 723661 - Build 04F, June 4, GT

    6R08K182004 - DSO 723077 - Build 06D, Apr 6, Has a 3.50:1 limited slip rear axle, code 'E'

    I added some additional info for each car.

    Jim

  • Spare tire doesn't fit in trunk!

    I have the original US Rubber 'Safety 800' on the original Style Steel Wheel in the trunk on my 66 Fastback. It's a tight fit as are all fastback spares but with some pushing and shoving it makes it in. Incidental to this is my tire is a 'Super Safety 800-XP'. The 'Safety 800' tires that Coker reproduces have 'ribs' on the outer edge of the side wall where the tread begins. The 'Super' tire has a smooth surface from wheel to tread only broken by the raised trademark and other letters.

    Jim

  • Brakes

    I've been driving for over 50 years and have not heard of a maintained car having a master cylinder failure. Note the use of the word 'maintained'. (It falls into the use of suspenders and a belt to hold up your pants.) In an occasional driver or a concours restored 'K' car, I would not make a change to a dual master cylinder. You are taking a major hit on value, possibily in the four figure range. In a daily driver - sure, and I will also recomend that excessive ammounts of bubble wrap be used to insulate the driver and passengers because if you're that concerned, go all the way.

    Jim

  • Interior lights

    If the under dash courtesy lights are also on, open both doors and pull out the push button switch that activates the circuit. Disconnect the black-yellow tracer lead on either of the switches and if the lights go out, that's the side with the bad switch. The other option is to twist off the interior light activator in the headlight switch.

    Jim

  • Original Clutch/pressure plate??

    Take a careful look at the flywheel for minute cracks. On a Shelby, 6S2377 the red convertible, a friend of mine that was doing some 'minor' repairs to the car, found the flywheel to be beyond use and replaced it along with a new disc. The pressure plate was rebuilt.

    Jim

  • Arvinode system reproduction

    There is one item missing - the attenuated frequency (aka RPM). The original system was designed to silence a loud exhaust at normal operating speeds, which I would assume would be between 2000 and 3000 RPM, e.g. city driving. At a lower RPM, there is less exhaust noise because there is less engine activity. Over 3000 RPM (again assumed), the noise level falls into the classification of 'who cares', I'm on a freeway and I want the 'sounds'. So at what engine RPM is the 'slide trombone' test done? What is the noise effect at different RPMs? What are the HP and torque with and without the system?

    Jim

  • K motor on SF Bay Area Craigslist?

    Quote from cs67gt

    2) a K motor in a dune buggy??? Oy!

    Back in the 70's, you would find all kinds of motors in 'dune buggys' including 289CID Fords. I saw a pair of 289 2V equipped Hi-Jumper (brand name) rear engine sand rails going into Pismo Beach as I was leaving. Other odds and ends including 4 wheel drive 'Vette's', 426 hemi mid engine tube frame toys and a 454 Chev with the driver sitting in front of the engine in a cage over the front wheels and two pair of 15 by 12 inch paddle tires in the rear. All it takes is the urge, time, money and some type of insanity.

    Jim

  • 5T09KXXXXXX

    Quote from C6ZZKGT

    This Kar would be a really tough one to restore with all of the rust. I have never seen one that was rusted out in front of the gas tank before.

    -Fred-

    Apparently you've not had the misfortune to live where the roads get salted in winter.

    Jim