Posts by toolbox

I can't see any reason why the fork would have to be different for a larger diameter clutch disk. The important dimensions are the pivot point on the bellhousing, and the throwout bearing on the input shaft of the transmission. I'd think that would be the same for any 289 with a stock bellhousing.

Did anybody see this ebay auction? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FOR…sspagenameZWDVWIt looks like someone out there is reproducing the Fairlane version. Maybe there's hope for us yet.

Unless you're racing the car on a track, regular old parts store pads will work better for you. If the car is going to be limited use, you probably don't even need the 'life time warranty' pads/shoes they sell. The cheap ones usually have the benefit of squeaking less.

Another thing to consider if you have custom wheels-some manufacturers offer 'low dust' pads to keep your wheels nice and clean.

My .02

It looks like it has the holes stamped for the disc brake proportioning valve in the apron. Another requirement for a GT.

Does anyone know the exact dates when the spare tire hold down changed from the carriage-bolt-in-the-slot to the J-hook arrangement?

I've also noticed that my 66 has a 'recess' in the inner wheelhouse for the spare, but my 65 has no such recess. And I can't find any repros that don't have the recess.

Did those two changes happen at the same time?

I'm pretty sure Arvin is still in business. I wonder if they have the original drawings for the system. It would be great if they could be talked into running off a batch of these, even though the market would be very limited. Just what my January '65 coupe needs...