Just bought a '65 mustang, so I can finally post here! I've owned quite a few Fox / SN95 cars, but have really always wanted a classic. (been looking for a solid, reasonably priced car here in Louisiana for years, finally bit the bullet and had one shipped here)
So, I've got a few questions for you 65-66 gurus:
1: Is this car a GT?
It certainly looks the part. It was advertised as a GT, but regardless it is a well optioned car and was definitely worth the money I paid for it. Car has fog lights, GT rear valence, badged correctly, pony interior, proper chrome piece on hood, P/S, A/C, etc. I'm not going to sit here and say that I haven't seen plenty of clones, though. I assumed it was NOT a GT as it has a 3 speed. I was surprised to see a A code with a 3 speed, period. However, upon talking to a local mustang guru (been in the business for 20-30 years, runs a mustang yard with 500 or so cars), I'm not so sure. He took a look at the pictures and told me the only way to truly tell it's a GT or not is by examining the hole cut for the fog lights in the radiator support--if it was punched or cut. I will take delivery of the car later today and can provide any additional information if anybody wants to throw their .02 in...it'd be much appreciated!
Door tag:
Body: 65B, Color: 5, Trim: 66, Date: 06U, DSO: 63, Axle: 1, Trans: 1
2: I'll be ripping the engine / tranny out immediately. Yes, they're original...but don't worry guys. They'll be kept in storage and I don't plan on making any modifications to the car that can't be reversed easily. In will go a roller 5.0 / stroker and a t-5. I'm in the process of rebuilding the t-5 and have my eye on a nice cable clutch (though also looking into hydraulic setups) and pedal setup. My conern here is with the accessories. I'd love to go with a serpentine setup but I'm thinking it would be a PITA to find the proper pulleys and get everything in the proper rotation. Does anybody know if I can reuse the 289 brackets on my late model 5.0 block? Or do the accessory brackets bolt to the heads instead, and if so, are the bolt locations typically standard? If not, what is my best bet for transferring everything over?
3: I'll want to upgrade the rear to posi. What's my best and most economical route? It's currently got an 8 inch rear. (originally 3.00:1 but who knows by now).
Sorry for rambling a bit, I hope my questions came out clear. I appreciate any of your thoughts or concerns here. Thanks in advance guys.
So, I've got a few questions for you 65-66 gurus:
1: Is this car a GT?
It certainly looks the part. It was advertised as a GT, but regardless it is a well optioned car and was definitely worth the money I paid for it. Car has fog lights, GT rear valence, badged correctly, pony interior, proper chrome piece on hood, P/S, A/C, etc. I'm not going to sit here and say that I haven't seen plenty of clones, though. I assumed it was NOT a GT as it has a 3 speed. I was surprised to see a A code with a 3 speed, period. However, upon talking to a local mustang guru (been in the business for 20-30 years, runs a mustang yard with 500 or so cars), I'm not so sure. He took a look at the pictures and told me the only way to truly tell it's a GT or not is by examining the hole cut for the fog lights in the radiator support--if it was punched or cut. I will take delivery of the car later today and can provide any additional information if anybody wants to throw their .02 in...it'd be much appreciated!
Door tag:
Body: 65B, Color: 5, Trim: 66, Date: 06U, DSO: 63, Axle: 1, Trans: 1
2: I'll be ripping the engine / tranny out immediately. Yes, they're original...but don't worry guys. They'll be kept in storage and I don't plan on making any modifications to the car that can't be reversed easily. In will go a roller 5.0 / stroker and a t-5. I'm in the process of rebuilding the t-5 and have my eye on a nice cable clutch (though also looking into hydraulic setups) and pedal setup. My conern here is with the accessories. I'd love to go with a serpentine setup but I'm thinking it would be a PITA to find the proper pulleys and get everything in the proper rotation. Does anybody know if I can reuse the 289 brackets on my late model 5.0 block? Or do the accessory brackets bolt to the heads instead, and if so, are the bolt locations typically standard? If not, what is my best bet for transferring everything over?
3: I'll want to upgrade the rear to posi. What's my best and most economical route? It's currently got an 8 inch rear. (originally 3.00:1 but who knows by now).
Sorry for rambling a bit, I hope my questions came out clear. I appreciate any of your thoughts or concerns here. Thanks in advance guys.