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Title: Gold air cleaner and valve covers....normal?
Post by: tvtommy on May 25, 2017, 08:07:21 PM

Thanks for checking this out.

I'm looking to purchase a '65 convertible. The air cleaner and valve covers are gold in color....is that normal?

Thanks in advance!

Title: Re: Gold air cleaner and valve covers....normal?
Post by: carlite65 on May 25, 2017, 08:24:05 PM

yes it is.

Title: Re: Gold air cleaner and valve covers....normal?
Post by: tvtommy on May 25, 2017, 08:42:55 PM

Thank you sir, this is a new learning process, a step up from my '67 T code coupe.

Title: Re: Gold air cleaner and valve covers....normal?
Post by: jwc66k on May 26, 2017, 12:42:51 AM

Quote from: tvtommy on May 25, 2017, 08:07:21 PM

I'm looking to purchase a '65 convertible. The air cleaner and valve covers are gold in color....is that normal?

What engine?
Jim

Title: Re: Gold air cleaner and valve covers....normal?
Post by: tvtommy on May 26, 2017, 11:14:11 AM

C code 289.

Title: Re: Gold air cleaner and valve covers....normal?
Post by: mjd 65 on May 26, 2017, 07:36:42 PM

A 65 289 should have a black block, with gold valve covers and air cleaner. The gold color was a deeper shade in early 65, and became lighter by late 65.

Title: Re: Gold air cleaner and valve covers....normal?
Post by: tvtommy on May 26, 2017, 08:53:19 PM

So if I'm seeing a different '65 C code with blue block, air cleaner and valve covers = not correct?

Title: Re: Gold air cleaner and valve covers....normal?
Post by: carlite65 on May 26, 2017, 09:01:34 PM

yep....not correct.

Title: Re: Gold air cleaner and valve covers....normal?
Post by: ChrisV289 on May 27, 2017, 11:45:35 AM

Either they repainted the motor wrong or that is a motor out of a 66.

Title: Re: Gold air cleaner and valve covers....normal?
Post by: jwc66k on May 27, 2017, 12:22:11 PM

You may be able to tell the engine assembly date by looking at the left hand front of the block by the distributor at an extension used for attaching a water pump bolt. See pictures. The numbers are stamped into this extension by the inspector (or the assembly guy) in this format, 5H23Z: year - 5; month - H (January is A); day - 23; inspector - Z. The assembly date should precede the scheduled build date (from the door data tag) by at least a week (more likely longer). Post the car's VIN (use xx in the last two numbers for security) and we should get you close to that date.
Jim

Title: Re: Gold air cleaner and valve covers....normal?
Post by: tvtommy on May 27, 2017, 09:57:55 PM

OK...

5F08G806xxx

I looked it over today, and I think I'll grab it....a nice stable mate for the lime gold '67.

Thanks in advance!

Title: Re: Gold air cleaner and valve covers....normal?
Post by: drummingrocks on May 28, 2017, 11:28:05 AM

Quote from: tvtommy on May 27, 2017, 09:57:55 PM

OK...

5F08G806xxx

I looked it over today, and I think I'll grab it....a nice stable mate for the lime gold '67.

Thanks in advance!

Might want to double check the VIN.  There shouldn't be a G in the 5th digit for a '65 model. 

Edit: Just saw where you said it was a C-code motor.  I'm guessing the G was a typo and should have been a C.

Title: Re: Gold air cleaner and valve covers....normal?
Post by: tvtommy on May 28, 2017, 05:17:04 PM

Yes...that should be a "C".