Posts by 6hypo5conv_old

Guys, I installed the new ribbed washer hose from quick reference pictures I took at recent car shows of several cars-I think mine looks very correct and I took my time in making sure the ribs face out so they can be seen and I routed them properly as well.

I also found a NOS clear "T" at Green Sales but that evedentally was the last one they had, its now installed into the new ribed hose!

The NOS "T" is SMALLER than the reproductions and more clear as well, it doesn't make the hose buldge out like the repros do and was worth the $6.00 I paid for it.

I do have lines on about 12 more NOS "Ts" if anyone needs one please pm me & I'll give you the info.

Would Shelby have changed the clamps on these '66s or did the SJ plant possibly change over earlier than Dearborn and Metucheon?

Dave, What is wrong with a nice tight crisp properly adjusted original mechanical linkage??

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Figured it out, thanks.

Did you get the rubber grommet as well??

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AMK bolts and tabs are supplied with the correct finish. If you want to do your own, use the Eastwood Phosphate kit.

Jim

While we are on the subject of AMK hardware I was under the impression that they HAD done alot of research on all the hardware before they began manufacturing it to make sure of correct sizes and finishes and I have heard only recently that the AMK stuff is not all 100% correct, if this is true why did they seemingly take all the time they did and not achieve 100% correctness? I am puzzled, very puzzled!!

I'm going to take a stab at this:

I BELIEVE that the correct finish on the calipers should be natural, and my feeling is that the radiator hoses with the stapled on wire clamps started showing up in late '66 but I could be wrong about this....

To those of you that are using the correct bolts and locking tabs how are you finishing them for appearance and durability?

This "dipped" appearance has me thinking about how to re-create that finish and still have them (tabs) hold up in the long run.....

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I replaced my original Oct 65 build "K" exhaust manifold bolts and locking tabs last month and, except for the 45 years of pitted bolt heads, the AMK supplied items are identical, Grade 5 "F" head.

Jim

Thanks, this helps!! I know some of the later ('66??) had the ramp-lok fasteners instead of the bolts and locking tabs like ours do...mine is July 1965 Dearborn built....

Guys, Thanks for all the info and suggestions! I think I'll talk to my powdercoater and see what he thinks as far as durability goes-he also does manifolds with something else-may be its ceramic coating-may be he can use it on the locking tabs.

On the bolts I'm questioning-they DO have an "F" in the middle of the head and also the 3 hash marks for grade 5, but I remember THE originals that I personally removed being different than these, so I'll look for them and compaire.

Some "paint room" LOL!!

Today I removed successfully a set of bolts and the locking tab from 1 exhaust port, I need to know what the correct bolts look like on the heads:the ones that I removed are common hardware store looking grade 5 bolts, and there was also a thicker than normal flat washer between the lock tab and the manifold itself.....does all this sound right?? (I've got a new set coming from our friend Brant at VA Mustang)

Also: I am thinking about having the new tabs powdercoated black to try & duplicate the factory "dipped" look that Charles says has been observed on original examples......anyone done this? should I have my powdercoater be a bit sloppy with these to mimick the "dipped" look??

Very nice work there for sure!!!

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I have a nice used set of wipers (trico) if you are still looking.

Thanks!! I believe I have a line on a set, but will keep you in mind if the deal falls through, I appreciate the reply!

Marv, May be you could sell Tom your Dearborn unit, and then be able to buy a SJ unit when you find one??

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This car sold on Ebay today 1-17-2011 for $15,000. I hope that nobody on this site bought this car as it is definitely bogus. This VIN should be noted as such in case it shows up again in the future. It is neither a rebodied K car nor a Ford stamping error. I can assure you from my inspection that this is not a K car. I am pretty sure what really happened regarding this VIN but I am reluctant to post that analysis on this forum for legal reasons. If somebody can post a picture of the VIN on the apron from this auction on this site for future reference, it would be really good to have.

-Fred-

Thanks Fred for doing this!! Is there some way "WE" can post this bogus VIN so we can keep track of it in the future? I suspect that someone will build this car as a K and then try to make a large profit on it with all cobbled up parts.....

Kind of reminds me of Joey Chitwood stunt shows years ago....

Thats what I kind of thought, Thanks Bob!!

RECOMMENDED TEMPLATE: Sold for final sale price by seller

BuyItNow set at bin price(also post BIN if there is one for comparison)

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I sent the owner an Email and invited him to come and join us and tell us more about the car!!

Are these the same ones used on standard 289s exhaust manifolds?

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Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale started yesterday, live covereage by Speed TV. 65 bronze supercharged K Coupe went across the block for $50k.

Previous info here: http://www.hipomustang.com/hpmx/topic.asp…ms=supercharged

BJ Listing Info: http://www.barrett-jackson.com/application/on…66.1&pop=0&it=1

Would have this car sold for more without the aftermarked cobbled up supercharger and stupid emblems?

Would it have sold for more if it had a period correct Paxton on it?