Posts by garymcgowan_old

  • vin number on block

    Quote from round2K

    quote:Is it towards the front on the passenger side?


    Yes. Look near the ground strap connection, just above the pan.


    Thanks, I have looked there but cannot find a VIN. I think HiPoHerb

    was saying his was on the bottom of the block surface where you bolt the oil pan. Strange place to put it but I guess anything is possible.


    Gary

  • vin number on block

    Quote from HiPoHerb

    My K code had the vin #stamped on the bottom of of the block and was covered by the oil pan, as you know, it is also stamped on the transmission too.


    Can you please tell us where on the bottom of the block? Is it towards the front on the passenger side?


    Gary

  • 5F07K278140

    I agree that this car would make a great daily driver so I bought it. Paid 9800.00 for the car and 870.00 to have it shipped from CA to FL. It's scheduled to be delivered on the 24th. I guess that was a good deal.


    Gary

  • 6F09K273726 NIR

    Quote from RBB

    Gary

    How did things go once you got the car up on the rack? Were you able to find the VIN stamps on the engine/trans? That is not an easy task especially since some were not stamped and others have the VIN hid under years of road grime. I have read where some of the guys were convinced that there was no stamp to be found only to have the engine block cleaned and there it was. How did the floor pans look? I am anxious to get back to the states and spend a little time with my car. I purchased it in July and have only sat in it once! I purchased it from the original owner and left for Iraq three days later.

    Ron


    Ron,


    First of all let me thank you and all your fellow soldiers for doing a very difficult task. Being a Vietnam vet I truly understand and greatly appreciate all of you folks.


    I am still unable to locate a VIN on the block or the transmission. This car has absolutely no rust on body parts period. The only rust is a little surface rust on the driveshaft and rear springs. This is a very, very clean unmolested 1966 k code. After inspecting it carefully, I truly believe the mileage is as stated on the title. I spoke with the guy I purchased it from today and he is going to put me in touch with the original owner who swears (according to him) that this is the original engine and it was never changed.


    I have inspected the engine casting numbers and dates and all is within limits for this car. It also has all the K code specific parts.


    Keep in touch.


    Gary

  • 5 BOLT 289

    Quote from KPHartley

    I have two HiPo's and a few standard 260's and 289's. What are you looking for casting and date etc?


    Ken


    Ken, I am looking for a 1964 HiPo with a casting date prior to Sept. 2nd, 1964. Let me know if you have one.


    Thanks,


    Gary

  • 6F09K273726 NIR

    Ron,


    Thank you very much. The seller asked me to give him first shot at the 3 duces but I'm not sure how serious he was. I will check back with him this evening and if he doesn't want them then you have first option on them.


    I am definitely going to replace them. The only question is when. I want to pull the engine and put it back to original specs and restore the engine bay. I plan on puting the car on my lift this afternoon to check out the numbers and I will get the Ford numbers off the carbs and manifold. I will keep you posted.


    Thanks again for the kind words.


    Gary

  • 6F09K273726 NIR

    Quote from 289route66

    F4 is parchment with emberglo luxury (pony) interior. Appears to be correct in your kar.


    So, what do they mean by Emberglo trim? Is that the carpet and dash pad color? The seats are all Parchment color.


    Thanks,


    Gary

  • 6F09K273726 NIR

    I purchased this vehicle and it is as clean as the seller said it was. I cannot find any rust or evidence of repaired rust. The only area that really needs attention is the engine and engine bay. I will have to completely restore this area.


    Whoever put the 3 duces on didn't get a good seal on the manifold in the front and it leaks oil. Included in the sale was all the items to put it back to original condition except the shifter and rims. I will be taking the 3 duces, hood, rims, tires and shifter off and replacing them with original pieces.


    He wasn't kidding when he said this was a fast car. However, this engine is way too radical for me. I'm probably going to redo the engine and put it back to original specs while the engine compartment is being redone.


    And to answer the question about tow hooks.... yes that is exactly what is on it. They will be removed also.


    The only thing I have not verified on this car is the matching numbers. Can someone tell me if I can see the VIN on the engine if I put it up on a lift? Also, where on the tranmission should I find the VIN?


    As for the rare color combination... I'm not so sure about that. The data plate shows trim as F4. However, I am convienced the interior in the car now is original but as someone pointed out, how do you prove it? Who's to say someone didn't change out the seats and put the ones that are in it now. I don't think we will ever know. If anyone has any suggestions on how to document the interior color please let me know.


    Well I have fulfilled a child hood dream and bought my first High Performance Mustang. I hope I can contribute as much as I have received. Thanks to all of you.


    Gary

  • New K code Owner

    Hello All..... I am new to the site and would like to thank all the posters for some great information. I did a lot of reading before buying two K codes last week. One is a coupe and one is a FB. The FB has a Hurst Shifter and I would like to get an original Ford shifter for it. If anyone has one for sale or knows of one please let me know.


    Thanks again for all the help I received from your post.


    Gary