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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: Hipo giddyup on April 02, 2014, 03:26:29 PM

Title: Correct finish for a 1964 1/2 master cylinder cap
Post by: Hipo giddyup on April 02, 2014, 03:26:29 PM

 Just wanted to get this straight. What is the correct finish for a 1964 1/2 master cylinder cap,(this is a June built Dearborn car),? I have seen the gold cadmium plating, like the 66' model year, and have also seen them painted black. If it is indeed painted black, then would it be semi gloss or gloss?? Were they painted with the master cyclinder? I have heard this also. Thanks!

Title: Re: Correct finish for a 1964 1/2 master cylinder cap
Post by: carlite65 on April 02, 2014, 04:24:15 PM

painted semi gloss black on the master cylinder. painted as a unit.

Title: Re: Correct finish for a 1964 1/2 master cylinder cap
Post by: DM_1964 on April 03, 2014, 02:53:20 PM

I guess you could go either or...

Pics of serial number's 1 and 2 which differ in style and finish

Title: Re: Correct finish for a 1964 1/2 master cylinder cap
Post by: carlite65 on April 03, 2014, 02:56:12 PM

i would expect to see the domed style on cars that early. 002 has been restored. 001 has been maintained.

Title: Re: Correct finish for a 1964 1/2 master cylinder cap
Post by: kutzoh on April 03, 2014, 03:43:51 PM

Jason's website shows an example of the earlier style M/C cap, scroll down to #35

http://www.svs.com/zim/mustang/64engine.html

Anyone have any idea when the cap style was changed?

Greg

Title: Re: Correct finish for a 1964 1/2 master cylinder cap
Post by: Chris on April 03, 2014, 06:56:13 PM

The break master cylinder cap for 64 1/2 (like my June '64) is the flatter style cap, made of copper, and finished in semi gloss black. I'll post a picture of mine later today.

Title: Re: Correct finish for a 1964 1/2 master cylinder cap
Post by: Chris on April 03, 2014, 10:20:33 PM

Here are a few pictures of a correct master cylinder cap for 64 1/2s. They can be hard to find. I got mine off eBay a few years back.

Title: Re: Correct finish for a 1964 1/2 master cylinder cap
Post by: CharlesTurner on April 04, 2014, 12:08:32 AM

I have an extra early style domed cap if interested, send me a PM.

Title: Re: Correct finish for a 1964 1/2 master cylinder cap
Post by: DM_1964 on April 04, 2014, 12:20:56 AM

Quote from: caspian65 on April 04, 2014, 12:08:32 AM

I have an extra early style domed cap if interested, send me a PM.

PM sent...

Title: Re: Correct finish for a 1964 1/2 master cylinder cap
Post by: Hipo giddyup on April 04, 2014, 11:38:18 AM

 So now the question is would the "standard" master cylinder cap diaphragm work on this early style cap or does the early style have a unique diaphragm??

Title: Re: Correct finish for a 1964 1/2 master cylinder cap
Post by: CharlesTurner on April 04, 2014, 04:24:11 PM

I have seen no diaphragm in the early style cap, just a rubber seal along the edge.