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Offline geicoman58

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Numbers for a 66 hipo 9'' 3rd member
« on: April 30, 2017, 01:08:45 PM »
Hi folks, I own an April Dearborne built 66 hipo automatic gt f.b., Many years ago I swapped out the original case and now I would like to go back to the correct stamping number unit as I may need to build a different rear for the car. Any ideas what to look for? I have a C7AW but would like to try and get a correctly stamped one if its out there!
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Re: Numbers for a 66 hipo 9'' 3rd member
« Reply #1 on: May 02, 2017, 07:06:00 PM »
Believe your looking for the single vertical ribbed, no plug C4AW-4205-A (casting number) case with the C5AW 4668A (casting number) pinion retainer

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Re: Numbers for a 66 hipo 9'' 3rd member
« Reply #2 on: May 02, 2017, 07:48:01 PM »
Hi folks, I own an April Dearborne built 66 hipo automatic gt f.b., Many years ago I swapped out the original case and now I would like to go back to the correct stamping number unit as I may need to build a different rear for the car. Any ideas what to look for? I have a C7AW but would like to try and get a correctly stamped one if its out there!

We should swop some pictures of our cars, I too own a 1966 Automatic GT K-Code fastback built in San Jose on February 10th of 66. Would love to see some shots since our cars are so similar and a little on the rarer side being automatics...

Thanks,

Jason
February 10th 1966 - San Jose - Factory GT K-Code Automatic, Candy Apple Red Fastback, Black Standard Interior

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Re: Numbers for a 66 hipo 9'' 3rd member
« Reply #3 on: May 03, 2017, 07:45:45 AM »
Thank you Jeff and Jason! That should be an easy enough case to find, now getting close on the date code.............Anyways, yes, our cars were rare birds. I bought mine back in 78 only because I  needed an automatic due to a knee injury leaving me unable to drive my 56 f100. I did not know what I was buying at the time.  I will try to add some photos to my profile and fill it out a little better, maybe an introduction post as well. Great site with a wealth of knowledge. I am usually over at v.m.f. as well, but want to branch out!

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Re: Numbers for a 66 hipo 9'' 3rd member
« Reply #4 on: May 03, 2017, 11:16:20 AM »
Jeff,   would these casting numbers also apply to the 1967 HiPo case and retainer?
67 Coupe SJ 11/16/66
67 GT350 SJ 2/01/67

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Re: Numbers for a 66 hipo 9'' 3rd member
« Reply #5 on: May 03, 2017, 08:16:48 PM »
Jeff,   would these casting numbers also apply to the 1967 HiPo case and retainer?

Yes and no for the main case. Can't comment on the pinion retainer for the K code being the same the complete year

Believe there were two versions used in 67 do it depends on when the car was built
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Re: Numbers for a 66 hipo 9'' 3rd member
« Reply #6 on: May 04, 2017, 12:07:43 AM »
Yes and no for the main case. Can't comment on the pinion retainer for the K code being the same the complete year

Believe there were two versions used in 67 do it depends on when the car was built
To add - 66 and 67 pinion shields are different too.
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