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Here is an Ebay auction for a set 8 used Hipo connecting rods by Ebay member "willgames10" with a Buy-It-Now of $2,500.00:

The product is a set of original OEM Ford 289 connecting rods specifically designed for the 1964-67 Mustang vehicles. These connecting rods are made of steel and weigh 559 grams each. They are vintage parts manufactured in the United States, with the manufacturer part number C3AE-D. These connecting rods are performance parts and come with 3/8 square top rod bolts and no manufacturer warranty. They are ideal for classic car enthusiasts looking to restore their K code or , Shelby vehicles to their original specifications.

These rods have been reconditioned and are not numbered. Have been in storage over 30 years.

OEM C3AE-D Ford Shelby 289 Hipo Rods With 3/8 bolts 289 -V-8 Mustang 1964-67 | eBay

-Fred-

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The seller is advertising these as Hipo connecting rods with 3/8" bolts but they are just standard 289 rods with aftermarket 5/16" Milodon rod bolts. Looks like they sold recently too. The buyer is not going to be happy

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The seller does show a 9/16" combination wrench fitting the rod nut. That is usually a good prove out for a 3/8" bolt. Does Milodon use a 5/16" nut that uses a 9/16" wrench on their rod bolts?

-Fred-

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The seller of the $850 set of rods shows the 9/16" wrench which I agree is a good prove out for a 3/8" bolt. The seller of the $2,500 set of rods with the Milodon bolts does not show a 9/16" wrench. I have since confirmed with this seller that those were in fact 5/16" Milodon bolts and the rods were mistaken for genuine Hipo rods. The buyer of these rods has since shipped them back to him and he issued a full refund.

Cheers,

Nick

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Here is an Ebay auction for a set 8 used Hipo connecting rods by Ebay member "willgames10" with a Buy-It-Now of $2,500.00:

The product is a set of original OEM Ford 289 connecting rods specifically designed for the 1964-67 Mustang vehicles. These connecting rods are made of steel and weigh 559 grams each. They are vintage parts manufactured in the United States, with the manufacturer part number C3AE-D. These connecting rods are performance parts and come with 3/8 square top rod bolts and no manufacturer warranty. They are ideal for classic car enthusiasts looking to restore their K code or , Shelby vehicles to their original specifications.

These rods have been reconditioned and are not numbered. Have been in storage over 30 years.

OEM C3AE-D Ford Shelby 289 Hipo Rods With 3/8 bolts 289 -V-8 Mustang 1964-67 | eBay

-Fred-

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The seller is advertising these as Hipo connecting rods with 3/8" bolts but they are just standard 289 rods with aftermarket 5/16" Milodon rod bolts. Looks like they sold recently too. The buyer is not going to be happy

Update:

Found the original C3OE-9425-E cast iron 4V intake manifold to my engine the other day while digging through boxes of parts that I haven't touched in decades! Was searching for the fuel pump...Still haven't found that yet, LOL.

Hi Everyone,

This may be a long-shot but perhaps someone might have these items in their secret squirrel stash and they're interested in selling?

I'm searching for an early C3OE-9425 cast iron 4V intake manifold with a casting date of A, B or first week of C.

Or perhaps an early aluminum low-rise 4V manifold?

I spoke with Lee Holman a few weeks ago about potentially buying one of his newer castings of the low-rise but he informed me that they moved all casting out of California. They're hoping to find a new foundry currently. He said they might have new castings available in 6 months at the earliest but no promises.

Also searching for another set of C3OZ-6200-C HP289 connecting rods. Early style bolt heads would be a plus but not a deal breaker. I probably just missed the set that Westcoast66 offered recently.

If anyone has any other early 1963 specific HP parts, I may be interested. Thank you!

Kind Regards,

C3AE