Hello all, I have been reading the board for a few weeks now and it appears that there is a lot of good knowledge here. Back in April I purchased a 65 coupe, prarie bronze A code. I got the car at a good price from a friend who's family has owned the car since 1980. Car was parked in 97 and has been in a garage since. I have already stripped the car down quite a bit and plan on a full restore to original. Here are picts of the car and the progress I have made so far.
http://webpages.charter.net/rweaver772/?D=A
I have a few questions that if anyone would answer I would appriecate it.
1. my friend told me the engine was rebuilt in the mid 80's. Being that this is an early 65 it should have a black block and gold valve covers. When they got it back, block was blue and had aftermarket valve covers. Question is, is there anyway to tell if this is a 289 4v motor? any markings on the heads? He did not know if the engine was swapped or just painted incorrectly.
2. With this floor pan rust, should I just replace toe pans or toe pans and short front floor pan?
http://webpages.charter.net/rweaver772/PASS FLOOR PAN GONE.JPG
Thanks for the info and sorry for the long post.
Russell
http://webpages.charter.net/rweaver772/?D=A
I have a few questions that if anyone would answer I would appriecate it.
1. my friend told me the engine was rebuilt in the mid 80's. Being that this is an early 65 it should have a black block and gold valve covers. When they got it back, block was blue and had aftermarket valve covers. Question is, is there anyway to tell if this is a 289 4v motor? any markings on the heads? He did not know if the engine was swapped or just painted incorrectly.
2. With this floor pan rust, should I just replace toe pans or toe pans and short front floor pan?
http://webpages.charter.net/rweaver772/PASS FLOOR PAN GONE.JPG
Thanks for the info and sorry for the long post.
Russell