Topic: 66 Jan built NJ Engine Detailing

[rrenz]

Curious, being a Metuchen built car, do you have the metal body buck tag that goes on top of the firewall near the hinge, driver's side??

I Do as a matter of fact. these two shots were taken right after i got the car. considering what had been done to it over the years I was rather astonished that it was still even there. The original tie down plates were still under the car also.

[rrenz]

I Also did a full Single Exhaust with this car. Not having immediate access to a welder I did use the original style FoMoCo clamps. Can anyone say if this would be acceptable in a judged environment?

[carlite65]

what kind of 'judged environment' are you speaking of? if it is one that includes undercarriage authenticity then you have some work to do under there.

[rrenz]

what kind of 'judged environment' are you speaking of? if it is one that includes undercarriage authenticity then you have some work to do under there.

Oh i certainly do.the underside is far from show quality. I can't say that id be trying to get any kind of concours status i just like to replace with that sort of ambition.

[rrenz]

I'm no expert by any means and I will defer to those in these forums who are, but one thing I see is that the coolant bypass hose and clamps were painted with the block so therefore would be engine blue.  Also, I believe there was some discussion that Metuchen was using the stapled wire type upper radiator hose clamps at this time but I'm not sure what the consensus was. 

No paint OK decal on the cowl but paint Ok stamps are correct on cowl, inner fenders, and bottom side of hood.  There are threads discussing that topic.

Hood hinges should be phosphate and oil and not painted.

Master cylinder should be blacked out.

Nice looking car!  My car is also a Jan Metuchen hardtop.  Would love to compare notes

I was just going over your info. my car was built on the 21st. i see your the 20th. very cool.

[Building 3]

Buck tag on passenger side for this October 1965 build.
You might check your radiator. In the photo it looks to me like rounded straps like SJ builds. I think all Dearborn and Metuchen have square straps. My side strap ID on the driver side starts with DEP.
If it was a basket case when you started then you did a fantastic job. Congrats.

[rrenz]

Buck tag on passenger side for this October 1965 build.
You might check your radiator. In the photo it looks to me like rounded straps like SJ builds. I think all Dearborn and Metuchen have square straps. My side strap ID on the driver side starts with DEP.
If it was a basket case when you started then you did a fantastic job. Congrats.

I haven't done much research on the radiator. I am pretty certain that it's not original. I haven't found any markings on it that would lead me to believe it be correct or original for that matter.

[rocket289k]

Buck tag on passenger side for this October 1965 build.
You might check your radiator. In the photo it looks to me like rounded straps like SJ builds. I think all Dearborn and Metuchen have square straps. My side strap ID on the driver side starts with DEP.
If it was a basket case when you started then you did a fantastic job. Congrats.

There has recently been lengthy and detailed discussion of Metuchen radiators to add to this conversation. 

http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=13562.0

Regards,

Ron