Make: | Ford |
Model: | Mustang |
SubModel: | '65 HiPo (K-code) FB GT350R |
Type: | Fastback |
Trim: | HiPo (K-code) FB GT350R |
Year: | 1965 |
Mileage: | 21,845 |
VIN: | 5R09K160970 |
Color: | Guardsman Blue w White Stripes |
Engine: | V-8 293, Cubic Inch, Race |
Cylinders: | 8 |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Transmission: | Toploader, Close-ratio 4-spd |
Drive type: | RWD |
Interior color: | Black |
Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Item location: | Colchester, Connecticut, United States |
1965 Ford Mustang HiPo (K-code) Fastback ((Currently in Vintage Race configuration))
Built in November 25, 1964 at the “famed” San Jose Ford Assembly Plant
Delivered to Bell Ford, Phoenix, AZ
* Original Door Tag and Marti Reprint Door Tag with Car
* VIN Numbers present in all correct places.
* U.S., State of Michigan Title with car
* SVRA Log Book
Originally, painted Vintage Burgundy (As in example seen below)
Vintage Burgundy and Standard Parchment Interior with Black AppointmentsOriginal Ford HiPo (K-code) engine - blown or removed prior to my ownership
Original Ford Warranty Plate is with the car indicating that original transmission was a 4-speed manual and that the rear axle ratio was 3.50:1.
Current Engine
Professionally-built Race Engine completed and installed 2014
- Foundation - Roush Racing Iron Dart Block with “289 stroke” thus Vintage Legal
- Oliver Rods, and JE Pistons
- Iron World Products Heads (Roush 200)
- Edelbrock Intake (aluminum)
- Road Racing Holley 750 cfm
- Carter Mechanical Racing Fuel Pump
- Current configuration dynos 481 HP
- This configuration with Racing Stepped Headers and Full-race Carb has previously made 519 HP
Ford Toploader Close-Ratio 4-Speed Transmission (Complete Rebuild & Detail April 2014)
- As original, 1-1/16” Close-ratio Input Shaft and 28-Spline Output Shaft
- Professionally rebuilt to original transmission specs with David Kee Toploader Transmissions, Inc. parts by Magnus Racing Products, Danielson, CT
- Any part showing wear was replaced with new parts, as well as, installing Road Racing Rebuild Kit.
- Tilton Racing Clutch, 7-1/4” Dual Disc with reinforced manual linkage
NOTE: Transmission checked, rear seal installed, & new fluids by Magnus Racing (Spring 2016)
Hurst Competition Plus 4-Speed Shift Assembly and Hurst-specific Mounting Kit
Ford 9-Inch Rearend with 3.89:1 Rear Axle Ratio (Completely Rebuild, Detail, and Install May 2014)
- Professionally rebuilt by Magnus Racing Products
- New Moser Engineering, 28-Spline Axle Shafts (26 and 30in. Direct Fit), 1541H Alloy Steel with new pressed in 3” ARP Racing Wheel Studs
NOTE: 9-Inch Rearend upgraded to custom 31-Spline Moser Axles, new True-Trac differential,
and bearings (Spring 2016)
Complete MSD Electronic Ignition system
- a MSD large-cap distributor
- MSD Ignition System with dial RPM limiter
- MSD High Vibration Blaster Coil.
Note, original wiring very worn and spliced, so original-style wiring replaced
(American Wire Company products) throughout the entire car, for safety.
Exhaust
- Ceramic coated Hedman cross-over design headers to all stainless steel 2-1/2” exhaust with stainless steel resonators, and side exiting pipes.
Suspension & Brakes
- Racing Kelsey-Hayes style 12” Racing Front Brake system
- Racing Front Suspension with Koni Shocks
- Road Race Rear Leaf Springs & Koni Shocks
- Cal-Trac Under-ride Rear
- Shelby-size 10 x 2-1/2” Rear Drum Brakes with Porterfield Racing Brake Compound
- All new brake lines installed during build
Other Components
- All new racing fuel lines with modified routing for safety, over $1,500 in cost
- Fuel Safe Pro Cell, Mustang top load Fuel Cell, 22 gallon capacity, setup for Road Racing
Dates on Fuel Cell components current for racing