Posts by MBrown_old

  • Brake Proportioning Valve

    `65 FB, 271hp/289, GT, 4spd, with factory manual front disc brakes.


    Prop valve shows signs of a very old seeping leak and owner says rear drum brakes don't seem to work as well as they should. Of course I wasn't told this until I had the car all apart.....8)


    I'm replacing the master cyl. (yet to find one) and all the brake lines. I have a mas/cyl on order and hope it's the correct one when it comes in tomorrow.


    Can any of you give me a lead on finding a correct, new/rebuilt prop valve for this car? TIA

  • Shock Tower Caps

    Hello HiPo Forum, this is my first venture in here and I look forward to picking your brains as I work on my first K-Code.


    I'm doing an under the hood, engine detail job on a `65 K-Code GT FB. I have done a few Mustangs to this point, mainly BOSS Cars, but as mentioned this is my first one of these beauties. I've recieved much help from the guys on the VMF and was turned on to this site from over there.


    Right off the bat I would like to ask if all K-Codes were GT's? Maybe a silly question, but I need to ask it.


    Secondly, what finish should the shock tower caps be? Are they black or phosphate & oil like the later cars I'm use to restoring?


    Like I said I'm use to BOSS 302's and pretty much know them inside & out. As a matter a fact myself and good friend GS Johnson just finished up Parnelli Jones' `70 BOSS 302 which will be on the Cover and featured inside the May Issue of "Mustang Monthly". I hope you get to check it out.


    Thanks in advance for your wisdom and advice on these fantastic 1st Generation Hot Rod Mustangs.


    Mark