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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: mustangpedalcar on November 14, 2010, 05:28:23 PM
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Question for the experts:
When did Ford start putting the reinforcement plate in the rear frame rail where the rear exhaust bracket mounts? Was this with the start of GT production in 3/65? We have K code cars (64.5 convertible mfg 7/64 and 65 fastback mfg 2/65) which DO NOT have this reinforcement.
Would the early 65 shelby's have this reinforcement plate if they were made prior to 3/65?
thanks..
DL
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Another note...the frame rails are not the same on early 65 cars which would have had a transverse dual exhaust muffler. The holes for mounting the dual exhaust hangers are farther forward and not in the same location as a post 3/65 GT car which would have had exhaust trumpets.
Maybe I answered my own question. All 65 shelby's "pre GT" would have the early frame rails and therfore not the typical reinforcement plate we all look for to somewhat verify a factory dual exhaust car.
Comments?? Charles? Bob? Jeff?
thanks!
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The rear frame rail reinforcements, most typical of the GT exhaust system, would have first appeared sometime in March of '65. The earlier Arvinode and transverse systems for K codes did not have the same rear hangers as the GT-style exhaust.
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Now a follow up question. When did Ford decide to use a Drivers side rear leaf spring shackle with a bolt going each way to help clear the tailpipe/resonater? My 65 K code (2/65) looks to be original and has the original rear leaf springs with correct numbers. The bolts both go the same way on the drivers side spring shackle.
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I haven't been able to nail down a production period for those. Maybe Jeff or someone else has.
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thanks Charles....what did you use on the K-convertible you just finished? Shackle with bolts going the same way?