64.5 Convertible "K" Code

65FBE2 · May 19, 2008

In my search for a 65-66 convert to buy, I came across what the owner claims to be a 64.5 Convert K code. Does anyone no for sure if Ford ever made a 64.5 K code? I have check around and many "experts" say it was never built. I found some info that said there was 3 months at the end of the 64.5 run that you could get a K code engine. The car has what appears to be all the proper documentation.

Can anyone shed some light on this?

enferno · May 19, 2008

is the car itself indeed a K code?

it will be in the 5th digit of the vin number.

example: 5R08K

Edbert · May 19, 2008

First off, I don't claim to be an expert, but to my knowledge the K codes only came out after the regular 1965 models were out. It is all a very gray area since there was no official 1964.5 model year, they just called the earliest 1965s that.

As enferno mentioned, you need to make sure the car itself (the VIN) was a K before you go any further. Once that's established then we can verify that it has the K engine. The former is much more important than the latter.

Edbert · May 19, 2008

double

65FBE2 · May 19, 2008

The title and the car have a K in the Vin #. I have not seen this car yet. But the owner has it in a collection of bout 50 cars. He claims it is a 64.5 and it does have the GEN rather than the ALT. The current owner is not someone who you would easily fool. He knows his cars. He is about 70 years old and is starting to sell off his collection. I know the differents between the motors and can easily verifiy if it is a real K code engine. I did read somewhere that the production of K code Mustangs begain in June of 64 and the first 65 models came on line in Aug. The problem is I can't find anyone who can tell me that they have ever seen one before.

If I have done my math correctly this could be as rare as 1 of 20 convertibles

Edbert · May 19, 2008

65FBE2 said:
If I have done my math correctly this could be as rare as 1 of 20 convertibles

If it is genuine that may be a conservative estimate.

I know the discussions here tend to eschew the originality aspect of classic Mustangs but you might have a real gem there. Keep us posted!

Edit to add: Maybe the factoid I (and others) are remembering is that the C-code did not come out until the 65s were out. Since the 64.5s had the 2V-260 available.

SadbutTrue · May 19, 2008

Could just be a 65 K code. Lots of 65 owners believe to their very core that they own a '64.5', but to my knowledge a true '64.5' could not have come with a K code 289.

edit: however, i could be wrong

65FBE2 · May 19, 2008

Well it does't come without a price. But I feel he is very reasonable if the car turns out to be what it's claimed to be about ($40K) The car only has 42,000 miles and has been in storage for the past 10 years. It doesn't have any power options, (no power top, brakes or steering). That all falls in line with what I have heard about the 65 "K" codes

65FBE2 · May 19, 2008

I just found this on a search
http://www.apexmotorsports.com/search/item/id/110249502689/title/Ford : Mustang

CochinoFilipino · May 20, 2008

According to the "Authentic Restoration Guide" (isbn 0-7603-0552-800) the K-code HiPo became available in June 1964.

BB67FB · May 21, 2008

Seems to me that your question is relatively easy to answer - Look at the car, and look for the things that were 64.5 only, like a generator instead of an alternator, and a passenger seat that doesn't adjust. Been a while since I have read the differences between a 64.5 and a 65, but I think you can find that info and then do some snoopin. Just my .02

Kman · May 22, 2008

Yes there are 64.5 K codes out there - true all were titled as 65's. There is one white/red interior convertable here in Connecticut that I see once or twice a year at shows and it is an early June 64 car. The owner has great documentation that he shows with the car, There is also a gold 64.5 K coupe that I see once in a while. Rare to see because of the short time that the 64.5's were built. The car as you memtioned should not have power steering/brakes or A/C and must be a 4 speed - no automatic K's in 65

Jack

65FBE2 · May 22, 2008

The car seems to be legit, I just bought a 65 GT Convert yesterday. It was a little closer to my price range so I am no longer interested in persuing this K code car. It was just to rich for my blood. I still think it would be a great investment car for someone. It reminds me of the 65 Shelby I helped restore for a buddy of mine back in 78. I could have bought that car from him for $10K I thought that to high then also

chepsk8 · May 22, 2008

Also make sure it has the 9" rear, and other parts unique to the "K".

65FBE2 · May 22, 2008

Yes it has a 9", and it has a 5 bolt bellhousing block, large HiPo balancer 4 speed power nothing and a Gen. Before I would buy it I would pull a valve cover just to be sure the HiPo heads are there. But as I said I just spent all my FUN money on the 65 GT. If someone was interested I could do a little more digging and get some pictures. The car is about 150 miles from me but his son lives close by and is a pilot. He is always offering to fly me down for another look

CochinoFilipino · May 22, 2008

65FBE2 said:
,,,, I just bought a 65 GT Convert yesterday. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

And no pics?

65FBE2 · May 22, 2008

I am somewhat computer challenged and have never figured out how to attach them to a reply

zookeeper · May 22, 2008

Well, then here's the basics: go to www.photobucket.com and register. Then click on one of the links that allow you to upload pictures from your computer to photobucket. Once you've gotten that far, then look under your picture and you'll see four rectangles, the bottom one is marked "IMG code". Simply left click on the box, and you'll see it say "copied", then right click, and select "copy", then when you post a response to one of your new freinds on Stangnet, simply put the cursor somewhere near the left side on a new line, right click again and select "paste" and it'll place your img address on that line, which will appear as your picture when you add the post. Like this:

CochinoFilipino · May 23, 2008

65FBE2 said:
I am somewhat computer challenged and have never figured out how to attach them to a reply

Just click on the paperclip

izzy jr · May 23, 2008

When I've tried to attach a pic using the paper clip it tells me my pics are to big. How do you shrink them to fit?

64.5 Convertible "K" Code

65FBE2

Member

enferno

Member

Edbert

Edbert

65FBE2

Member

Edbert

SadbutTrue

65FBE2

Member

65FBE2

Member

CochinoFilipino

BB67FB

New Member

Kman

65FBE2

Member

chepsk8

65FBE2

Member

CochinoFilipino

65FBE2

Member

zookeeper

CochinoFilipino

izzy jr

New Member

Similar threads

64.5 Convertible "K" Code

Member

Member

Member

Member

Member

New Member

Member

Member

Member

New Member

Similar threads

Privacy & Transparency

Privacy & Transparency