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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1964 1/2 - 1965 => Topic started by: artistcsf on November 18, 2014, 05:46:32 PM

Title: Correct date code for air cleaner on a 65 mustang "A" code
Post by: artistcsf on November 18, 2014, 05:46:32 PM

I have a 65 mustang "A" code with a build date of late May. My Engine, carburetor, and intake are all numbers matching for the car and I want to put the correct air cleaner, snorkel, and valve covers.

My question is: What is a appropriate date code on the air cleaner and snorkel for my vintage car. Should I be looking for a 5D, 5A or what range is considered "correct" - assuming that they stocked these parts in bulk before assembly... also should the snorkel be stamped the same code or would it just be in a close range.

Thank you for any help on this!

Title: Re: Correct date code for air cleaner on a 65 mustang "A" code
Post by: CharlesTurner on November 18, 2014, 10:10:52 PM

C, D or E would be acceptable, both on air cleaner base and snorkel (as well as heat riser).  I have a spare super nice 5D snorkel with original paint, send a PM if interested.

Title: Re: Correct date code for air cleaner on a 65 mustang "A" code
Post by: Brian Conway on November 18, 2014, 10:47:33 PM

5D on my mid May-65 A code GT.  Brian

Title: Re: Correct date code for air cleaner on a 65 mustang "A" code
Post by: Brian Conway on November 20, 2014, 07:43:27 PM

Did Snorkel's get date stamps ?  I have several including the one in the above post that do not.  So which ones and where ?  Thanks,  Brian 

Title: Re: Correct date code for air cleaner on a 65 mustang "A" code
Post by: CharlesTurner on November 20, 2014, 11:50:56 PM

Quote from: Brian Conway on November 20, 2014, 07:43:27 PM

Did Snorkel's get date stamps ?  I have several including the one in the above post that do not.  So which ones and where ?  Thanks,  Brian

Can't recall seeing a Mustang snorkel not having a date code.  Have seen some early air cleaner bases w/out a date code, but not snorkels.

Title: Re: Correct date code for air cleaner on a 65 mustang "A" code
Post by: petersixtfive on November 21, 2014, 01:44:36 AM

There is a couple of variants in the bases in 65 around that time
SJ cars will have the pcv emmissions setup for 65
Other plants wont have the elbow on the front of the air cleaner base

Title: Re: Correct date code for air cleaner on a 65 mustang "A" code
Post by: ChrisV289 on November 21, 2014, 07:20:10 AM

I thought the elbow was dependent on the DSO not the plant the car was made at...

Title: Re: Correct date code for air cleaner on a 65 mustang "A" code
Post by: CharlesTurner on November 21, 2014, 08:46:29 AM

Quote from: ChrisV289 on November 21, 2014, 07:20:10 AM

I thought the elbow was dependent on the DSO not the plant the car was made at...

+1, CA DSO's

Title: Re: Correct date code for air cleaner on a 65 mustang "A" code
Post by: J_Speegle on November 21, 2014, 06:00:46 PM

Quote from: caspian65 on November 21, 2014, 08:46:29 AM

+1, CA DSO's

Did New York delivered cars get the same modification?

Title: Re: Correct date code for air cleaner on a 65 mustang "A" code
Post by: artistcsf on November 21, 2014, 06:48:28 PM

Quote from: Brian Conway on November 20, 2014, 07:43:27 PM

Did Snorkel's get date stamps ?  I have several including the one in the above post that do not.  So which ones and where ?  Thanks,  Brian

I have noticed some that were painted over the years and its hard to find the date code. If you strip all the paint off you'll probably find the code underneath  :) The Location would be on the flat part of the snorkel - towards the outside opening.

Title: Re: Correct date code for air cleaner on a 65 mustang "A" code
Post by: Brian Conway on November 23, 2014, 02:44:48 PM

     Thanks for the date stamp location and the picture.  Some sign of the stamp should be visible without removing the paint.  Brian