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Interior code 69 is for palomino luxury interior, D2 references the white w/blue luxury interior. Seems to me your kar should have a palomino (tan) carpet to match the palomino luxury (pony) interior.

289route66_old · 6R09K1630?? Door Tag & Title 289route66_old May 8, 2009 at 5:11 PM

What a scam! Sure looks like a repro tag to me; not to mention the build date on the tag is 11D and should be closer to 11B. Getting a title is easy.

289route66_old · 5R09K234090 289route66_old May 5, 2009 at 7:10 AM

Just sold on eBay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/…em=250413390729

289route66_old · Is my 9" Rear end original? 289route66_old February 14, 2009 at 8:13 PM

I agree. I've got a 9" rear end just like yours and mine is also out of a 59 Ford.

289route66_old · C3OF-AJ Early 4100 HiPo Carb 289route66_old February 12, 2009 at 9:46 AM

Gary,

Can you take a picture and post for all to see?

Thanks, Alex

289route66_old · 5F07K394475 NIR 289route66_old February 9, 2009 at 8:35 AM

Looked at this kar last Friday. It's at midamericaclassicmustang in St. Charles, (St. Louis) Missouri. Kar has vin on engine and transmission. Incorrect carb, has 5ZF converted to manual choke. Hydraulic cam, to be changed?? Repo hipo fan, new radiator. Correct damper. Starts right up and idles well; I did not drive it. Dealer is asking $21,995 and I'm sure it will end up on eBay. Can look at it more closely if anyone is interested.

289route66_old · The first 67 Shelby 289route66_old January 26, 2009 at 7:56 PM

I know it's not a hipo mustang, but, check out this story "Serendipity" at the SAAC website. Free access to all for the time being.

http://saac.memberlodge.com/Default.aspx?pageId=262940

289route66_old · 64.5 San Jose K codes? 289route66_old January 8, 2009 at 2:07 PM

My database shows 5 kars from San Jose. The one you list plus two others listed in the 4th edition 5R07K101416 and 5R07K102292. The other two are 5R07100244 65A V 46 14G 72 9 5 and 5R07K101418 65A P 89 22G 71 8 5.

289route66_old · 5F09K732438 289route66_old December 11, 2008 at 9:56 AM

Looks like reserve not met.

289route66_old · 5F09K708533 289route66_old December 8, 2008 at 11:15 PM

Interesting how many of these sellers don't seem willing to lower their expectations for these kars. This seems to be holding true for other early nice mustangs as well and muscle and collector cars in general.

289route66_old · 5F08K259311 289route66_old December 1, 2008 at 2:34 PM

Agreed, I also thought the paperwork looked suspect.

289route66_old · My 1965 K Fastback on Ebay. 289route66_old December 1, 2008 at 2:27 PM

In your original ad for the kar you listed a hipo block with a vin stamped on it. Just curious, what happened to the block?

289route66_old · run numbers please 289route66_old November 27, 2008 at 6:15 PM

I'd be interested in the metal tag. Let me know what you want for it. Thanks, Alex

289route66_old · Woohoo, original block 289route66_old October 24, 2008 at 10:00 PM

Charles,

Is your vin lightly stamped and are numbers/letters widely spaced? Can you and others comment on the vin stamping and where it was built? The one Dearborn kar I've seen was very lightly stamped and was stamped into the block without any prior grinding of the block. The K I just sold has a San Jose block with numbers stamped clearly and fairly close together and is stamped on the textured block. Has anyone seen the vin stamped on a block with the background appearing to have been ground?. I've recently seen a clear picture of a San Jose k coupe with this smooth stamping. This raises a red flag for me; however, the block is dated spot on to the vin and the numbers/letters do appear to be Ford correct.

289route66_old · 5F09K694922 289route66_old October 23, 2008 at 8:07 AM

This was my k until a few days ago. Fabulous kar. Idles perfectly, runs great. Fan is a repro, dual point is date coded 1970, alternator pulley not sure if it's original or repro. VIN on block is from San Jose coupe. Correct heads, intake, carb and headers. Balancer appears to be correct. Air cleaner top and bottom appear to be original. All original and correctly dated sheet metal on kar except for short driver side rear pan. Original paint bottom of hood and in trunk. Has a few minor imperfections in paint. Presents very well.

I would ask Mark to drop the oil pan to check the main caps, something I never did. Even though I know Mark and his shop has done work for me, I am not involved in the sale but would be glad to answer any questions. Don't know where Mark came up with the "restoration" comments. I never told him any of that.

Alex

289route66_old · Murf's FB in MM 289route66_old October 22, 2008 at 7:09 PM

I've had the pleasure of seeing the kar. It is perfect! Way to go John!

289route66_old · Authenticating Exhaust Mounts 289route66_old October 19, 2008 at 7:24 PM

First two pictures are just what I needed! Thanks a lot. Many of us will benefit.

289route66_old · GT Exhaust Mounting Points 289route66_old October 15, 2008 at 7:49 PM

April 13 scheduled build date, factory GT, Dearborn plant. The mount is in the rear and the frame rails do have the re-enforcement within the rail. Vin: 5F09K694922

289route66_old · JULY 1965 GT Exhaust?? 289route66_old October 15, 2008 at 11:18 AM

"Start of production until 10/15/64: transverse duals.

10/15/64 until 3/22/65: Arvinode."

Is the 10/15/64 date for the end of transverse to beginning of Arvinode locked in stone?

Also, I know the Arvinode has been discussed extensively, and thanks to you Dave in paricular for recreating the system. The setup on my fastback is long gone. What are the differences in rear frame rail exhaust hanger placement between the transverse system and the Arvinode? Do these differences even exist? Sorry, if I've changed the discussion somewhat. Thanks, Alex

289route66_old · HiPo parts on Ebay 289route66_old October 12, 2008 at 10:07 AM

Isn't that six really an 8 making the vin 5F08K31081x. Both 8's appear similar. Maybe he forgot to stamp the last number?