Posts by round2K_old

  • vin number on block

    In addition to the VIN I have found date codes on the block in three places: in the casting of the part number, on the pan surface, and on the cylinder head deck on the left front corner. Note the casting date of 4M4 and the machining date of 4M17 B. The car has a build date of 12/30/64, the block was cast on 12/4/64 and machined on 12/17/64. I believe Bob Mannell would refer to the B as second shift.


    For those of you that asked, the double roller replaced the narrow stock HiPo chain assembly when it was owned by a PO. This is a fairly common practice and requires adjustments to be made during balancing of other components.


    It is important to avoid machining the deck or pan surfaces unless absolutely necessary to preserve the date codes.


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  • vin number on block

    I don't know if this helps further the conversation, but I was curious about the VIN stamps on my trans and engine so I took some photos when I had them disassembled for overhaul. From everything I could determine both numbers were made with the same stamp set. (Yes, that's a roller chain.)I have found all three VIN stamps on my fenders and documented them from above and below. The stamps used on the fenders appear to be different from the engine/trans stamps, though not significantly. They also have the star at the beginning and end of each of the sheet metal VINs.

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  • 5T09K163393

    Back to car: Does it look like the cowl braces have been removed in favor of the export brace? I don't see a reinforcing plate on the cowl itself. Assuming it was a Shelby-type mod after the car was produced.

  • Is it a T5?

    Does anyone have a picture to help this discussion? (Original 65-66 Shelby installation.) I am not familiar with the washer reinforced shock towers. I have seen the cowl reinforcing plate on a number of original Shelby's and was told it was part of the T5 export brace installation from Ford. Shelby was able to order the cars with anything Ford was producing at the time, wasn't he?

  • steering box

    I had Randy at Precision Products overhaul my steering box and he did a particularly nice job. Very professional, a lot of experience and reasonably priced. Returned to me with all natural finish and ready to install. He's a very busy guy, so be paitent; he'll take good care of you.


    Precision Products

    24165 IH-10 West, Suite 217-282

    San Antonio, TX 78257-1159


    http://www.stangerssite.com/

  • 7F02K169034

    Quote from 66tiger

    the car had no fender aprons and no vin number under the hood. in fact it had no hood or fennder or core suport.the only thing I have to prove this is a K code is the origanl door tag and the title with the vin number on it.


    I think the seller has pointed out some of the defects being raised in his Q & A. I'd give him points for disclosure.

  • Hipo Fuel Pump Question

    To add to Bo's thread: Bob Mannel's book details all of the fuel pumps and explains the 3911 vs the 3939. If anyone is intereseted I can get pictures of both NOS pumps for comparison.


    Not meaning to take issue with earlier statements with respect to the screwed versions, but I would be surprised if leather had been used in a high performance production fuel pump of that era.

  • K code Clutch Assembly

    I had my original unit rebuilt by Arizona Brake & Clutch. They offered me the option of an exchange unit, but I declined because I wanted to keep the original core. You could try them for an original style set up and pay the core charge. They also supplied an original USA manufactured BCA throwout bearing.

    602-256-7966

  • bellhousing

    I have an extra bellhousing for sale: 6 bolt, 4 speed, dated Jan. 67. In great condition, bead-blasted, helicoiled at trans & starter, solid clutch pivot. It was in my car and I'm swapping it out for a correct date code now. $100 plus shipping, usually about $20 given size & weight.

  • Heater hose positioning

    That's a great question and I have been looking for the answer myself. You might want to take a look at the factory Assemby manuals produced by Osborn. In the pictures I was recently looking at for hipos they show one of the hose sections installed along the top of the intake manifold and the other beside it held in place with two aluminum ties. This is contrary to the commonly seen pair of hoses routed through a rubber-tire hose strap suspended from the cowl brace. My car has the two dimples in the cowl brace, but they were never drilled for the strap. I'm seeiking the same answer you are. At this point I'm going to default to the Osborn illustration.

  • Still looking for

    Dave - There is a book titled "In Search of Mustangs" that I have not been able to find. It is out of print, but is supposed to have some way to reference previous owners. Maybe someone here has a copy and can help you. I've been trying to find my first K code convertible for a long time and could use similar help.