Posts by club 33_old

  • 289 HiPo Fan Spacers

    Quote from kapdavm

    The current reproduction pump is not even close to the original button top pump, so why not cease production of the incorrect piece and repro a more accurate pump.

    The current pump available is not really a reproduction. It is simply an aftermarket part made by a large manufacturer that just makes a pump with a fuel filter canister that works. In other words, this aftermarket company was just making a fuel pump with no attempt or intention to "reproduce" the original.


    I'm hoping that you understand my explanation. Am I making sense here?


    -Brant

  • 289 HiPo Fan Spacers

    Quote from kapdavm

    it would be a great achievement if someone could offer an accurate reproduction of a button-top fuel pump, allowing all of us to complete our K, A, and C code cars!

    I hope this happens one day, but it may be a tough part to do.


    The canister may be something that can happen though.

  • 289 HiPo Fan Spacers

    Thanks to everyone for the comments. We have now sold all of the early production run pieces, but we will have more in early February. Please pre-order now, but we should have no problem satisfying the demand.


    Someone pointed out that this is a Scott Drake reproduction. Not sure what difference this makes, other than it is a good thing. I personally worked with Scott and his team to get this made along with the little details, and it will first be available only from us for a few months. The quality of the generic fan spacer that Scott Drake had made earlier convinced me that a nice reproduction HiPo spacer could be reproduced also. It is, of course, Ford licensed, because I wanted the FoMoCo script on the part along with the details.


    My personal favorite Mustangs are the 65-66 HiPo and GT350 cars, and I have found that the HiPo Fan Spacer seems to be one of the most difficult pieces to find. All of them I find seem to be pitted. A lot of folks that have been into the hobby for a while are not even aware of the correct spacer for the HiPo application. The prices that some of the originals have brought are really up there also.


    Hopefully this part sells well, and I can see if a few other parts that are a bit unusual can be reproduced.


    -Brant

  • 289 HiPo Fan Spacers

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    We now have new reproduction 65-66 Mustang HiPo / GT350 Fan Spacers.


    Now in Stock!!


    They really turned out nice. They are the correct size (2.36" total / 2 1/16" not counting alignment pilot dowel) with the FoMoCo Logo (Ford Licensed.) They also feature the "blocked out" casting number and the "winged" logo with the casting cavity number "3." I've seen some with "4" also. I'm guessing "1" and "2" may exist also.


    I have included pictures, so you can compare an original to the reproduction. Price is $49.95, and you can order here:


    http://www.virginiaclassicmustang.com/65-66-289-HIGH-PERFORMANCE-FAN-SPACER-WITH-CORRECT-FOMOCO-LOGO-P58907.aspx#


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  • 2 1/4" Fan spacer

    Quote from cobraboy

    Anyone measured the thickness of the end material on the new one ?

    If its thick enough a good lathe operator may be able to turn it down.

    He would have to take a cut near the centre then work out to avoid the lumps.

    A blast afterward with some coarse media and hey presto.

    If they are not expensive someone ought to check it out.

    I personally would not do that. Plus when you were finished, it still would be incorrect. The "end" or base of the repro. is currently the same thickness as the original HiPo spacer.

    -Brant

  • 2 1/4" Fan spacer

    Quote from 6hypo5conv

    Brant, Any idea as to who actually makes them? wonder if YOU could pursuade them to reproduce the HIPO one?

    No guarantees at all, but I'm working on it. We will see what happens, and I'll post it here first...if it happens.

    -Brant

  • 2 1/4" Fan spacer

    Quote from cobraboy

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    I am seeing that the 2 1/4" fan spacer is being reproduced now, I believe the one for the HIPO is a different thickness though, but I am unsure....I have my correct original spacer on mine but wondered just how close this repro is/would be once installed for those of you that don't currently have an original??

    This spacer is very nice, would work, and is the same shape, but it is not the correct length for the HiPo. The overall length of this spacer is 2 1/4". The overall length of a HiPo spacer is 2 1/16". I've had many HiPo owners buy this one to use until they can get a correct spacer.


    An original HiPo spacer seems to be getting more difficult to find all of the time. Often the originals that are found are very pitted also.


    -BrantBrant perhaps you can tell me what I am missing.

    In the above quote you say a HiPo spacer is 2 1/16" overall.

    It is accepted that a HiPo spacer is 2.360" overall.

    That is not the same measurement.

    2.360 is nearly 2 3/8"

    Both are given as overall measurements.

    BTW it doesn't affect me as I have a 2.360" spacer.


    Sorry, the 2 1/16" measurement is without the pilot tip. The 2.36" is with the pilot tip. I believe my later post is correct.

  • 2 1/4" Fan spacer

    Quote from 6hypo5conv

    Brant, Thanks for your reply!! I thought the HIPO spacer was a bit thinner than the standard one-I guess because of the size of the fan?

    I wonder if there is enough demand for whom ever has reproduced the 2 1/4" one to tool up and make the 2 1/16" for the HIPOs?? glad I have my original!

    If there is, you will learn about it here first!:D


    Oh, and that 2 1/4" one was just made as a good, useable size. Especially with folks adding wider core radiators to their Mustangs. The "standard" 289 was longer than that, but I don't have that size at my fingertips right now.

    -Brant

  • 2 1/4" Fan spacer

    Quote from cobraboy

    Something is not adding up here.

    If a HiPo spacer is 2.360" that is way more than 2 1/16", its just shy of 2 3/8"

    The total length (counting the pilot tip) is 2.36". The length from the pulley to the fan is 2.06".


    As jwc66K pointed out, Ford identified it with the total length of 2.36".


    The original HiPo spacer is on the left. The current "2 1/4" (not counting the pilot tip) is on right.

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    -Brant

  • 2 1/4" Fan spacer

    Quote from 6hypo5conv

    I am seeing that the 2 1/4" fan spacer is being reproduced now, I believe the one for the HIPO is a different thickness though, but I am unsure....I have my correct original spacer on mine but wondered just how close this repro is/would be once installed for those of you that don't currently have an original??

    This spacer is very nice, would work, and is the same shape, but it is not the correct length for the HiPo. The overall length of this spacer is 2 1/4". The overall length of a HiPo spacer is 2 1/16". I've had many HiPo owners buy this one to use until they can get a correct spacer.


    An original HiPo spacer seems to be getting more difficult to find all of the time. Often the originals that are found are very pitted also.


    -Brant

  • Choke cables, revisited

    Quote from 6hypo5conv

    The grommet pictured looks very much like the ones used for the brake line through the shock towers to me.

    I agree. It's not listed as the same part number, but it would probably work. I have an original (I believe)grommet in the firewall on one of my cars. It looks just like the grommet in the link to the picture that Charles posted. I need to go and check out the size as compared to the brake line grommet as you suggest.

    -Brant

  • Choke cables, revisited

    Bo,

    Are you using Osborn's Assembly Manuals? If so, where is this located?


    -Brant

  • Choke cables, revisited

    I'm interested in hearing more information about the choke cable knob/bracket part mounted under the ignition switch.


    I've had and seen quite a few HiPo cars (especially '65-66 GT350's-early and late) and have never seen them originally mounted anywhere but on the LH side.


    My March '65 and June '65 production cars (both SJ since they are GT350's) are mounted on the LH side near the kick panel. I've seen '66's near the end of the GT350 run mounted at the same place.


    Not doubting what you are saying, I'm just very interested to learn more.


    -Brant

  • Pitted Vent Window Frames

    Stephan,


    Scott Drake does not manufacture the vent window frames or the complete assemblies. They are imported pieces from someone else. There is only one manufacturer that I am aware of, but I cannot be 100% sure on that.


    I cannot speak for the complete assemblies, but we do handle the chrome frames themselves. They look okay-not too bad. We have sold quite a few to a restoration shop, and they have had no problems.


    That said, honestly, if I were building a high end car to keep, I would have some originals rechromed. Just make sure they do not remove (polish/grind away) the little detail in the corner. For anything else, the repros should be fine.


    -Brant