Posts by 66FastbackGT_old

Hi brett, sent you an email. sned me a mail to --->[email protected]

nice posts.

so, am I correct to order these parts for 66 hipo? thanks!

CLOYES S350 Hipo Cam Sprocket

CLOYES C358 Hipo Narrow Timing Chain

CLOYES S351 Hipo Narrow Chain Crank Sprocket w/Hatchet Pin Hole

CLOYES S406T Top Cam Gear w/integrated Hub Stop (later)

Anyone have detailed pictures of what true hipo mechanical lifters look like, how they differ from the hydraulic? thanks

One day isn't bad! Nice.

This is a Fantastic Idea!

Let me tell you, when I was a young boy my Dad used to tell me stories about back in 60's when he and his brother shared a '65 K code coupe with a 289 Hipo. He said it was dark green with red line tires. He told me how my grandpa would get mad because they used to burn the tires up on it over and over. His best friend had a '67 barracuda fastback, so that's what they did with all their spare time; pull the two cars into the garage, work on them and race them together. I used to daydream looking at the pictures of the cars as a kid. He told me many cool stories about that car that in turn inspired me to have one.

My first mustang was actually a red '68 coupe that I myself drove in high school. But my true dream was always to own a 65/66 Fastback GT. Although succeeding, it needed total restoration because I could not afford a restored/finished one, but I still felt lucky.

Every time I work on or even look at my mustang, I remember my Father, and him talking about his "Hipo Mustang" I think the stories and folklore about our classic mustangs is what makes them what they are. It let's us forget about the money, the parts, the numbers and remember the experiences with family and friends and just enjoy them. It's the next best thing to driving them.

One day I hope to give this car to my son. (lucky for me, he's a newborn, so I have some time.. ) I look forward to sharing stories with my son and creating some with him too. Everyone enjoys reading and listening to nostalgic, interesting, experiences with their pony car. I would love to read and contribute to a nostalgic "Mustang Folklore" category in the forum. Again, great idea.

Merry Christmas Hank! and Happy Holidays to all the Mustang folks out there. Hope everyone got what they wanted and most of all, have a restful and safe time with family and friends. We are all very lucky.

This pair of NOS COBRA valve covers were SOLD for $760.00 by eBay seller "breezysailing".

DESCRIPTION:

NOS Buddy Bar Casting Company open letter Shelby Mustang, Cobra cast aluminum valve covers. As new, never installed on an engine. Valve covers are in perfect condition, and have "Buddy Bar Casting Co." stamped on inside. Open lettered "COBRA" with "POWERED BY FORD" underneath. Rare and hard to find original valve covers that will be a great addition to any early Shelby restoration.

eBay link

here are main caps..think he said he was posting pictures

http://www.hipomustang.com/hpmx/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=6181

It was also a pleasure for me to meet you and your wife Marv. I bought my hipomustang blue shirt and wore it in the wonderful weather we had too. I also gave your wife one of my cards too with all my info if you are ever in town or connect for parts etc. take care, Ryan

Awesome. Thanks for the clarification. I think I will go ahead and get the COBRA intake and just bolt my Hipo Autolite to it without a spacer at all. I'll let you guys know how it goes when it happens.

Hi all, looking for original 9" rear housing (hipo '66). Please let me know if you have any extras or anyone that is willing to sell. thanks.

I appreciate the feedback. So if I follow you, I can use a 1/16" plate from summit or moroso and my Autolite C6ZF-C should work perfectly with the CObra intake no problem. don't try it with no spacer at all, and the stock HIPO spacer wont clear? does anyone know the part number for this spacer?? the intakes are like $400 so I dont want to throw my money away but would like the air flow.. thanks again.

I live in Ohio(where K.A.R. is), and I agree that sounds strange. whare is the article you are referring to? You could probably call Kevin at at K.A.R. and find out.

Is it possible to easily replace the oem C6OE ford intake on my k code engine with a repop 289 Cobra Aluminum Intake Manifold Part# S2MS 9424A? My carburetor is a C6ZF-C and I do not want the Holley 715. Anyone done this ? should i have trouble or need a different spacer than the original one on the engine? thanks

just received the copy of the 289 HP mustang book and it is so informative, I really like it.. Thanks Marv!

Also, I've been busy lately, we just had a little boy(doing fine now) so havent been doing much at all, I still have to return call RacCOl, I very much appreciate you contacing me. take care everyone

So any word yet when Tony Gregory 289 high performance 4th edition will be out?

still says 6-8 weeks

wow.

I wonder how much those autolite spark plugs cost in the 60's?d

guess you could say the same about our Stangs..

they cost less than $2800 back then..

Nice post. Thanks alot for the information. So, really no way to know exactly but at least the numbers to match accordingly to the 1963 289 COBRA heads, they are exact.

These may have to stay with me for a while. They do not appear to be messed with.

what makes you say that? just because?

http://www.nvsaac.com/shelbyparts/heads.htm

1963-65 Cobra 289 - CSX2076-CSX2589 Head C3OE-6090-E or F screw in studs; cast in valve spring pocket

matches my numbers perfectly.

I know they COULD be any of those models, but how can I tell?

wish i knew if the the three parts go together too.

I have recently acquired some true K code HIPO equipment and I wanted to decode it and see what i Have

C3OE, date 3J19 - K Code head

C4OE date 3H29 - K code INTAKE

C4OE - Timing cover

where can I go to find out what these are off of. I was told they may be off a Shelby AC Cobra

thanks