We just
posted some photos on Friday of the engine that goes in our 1965 Mustang Convertible K Code Project. On Saturday, we installed the engine and transmission with some help from some "Shelby Buddies" that were visiting. Thanks, guys!
Check out the photos.
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289 HiPo with accessories removed and ready to install in the Mustang Convertible. Image ©Dave Redman |
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Blankets in place so we don't scratch anything!! Image ©Dave Redman | <>>>
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1965 Mustang K Code Convertible Image ©Dave Redman |
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289 HiPo Engine ready to go in place. Image ©Virginia Classic Mustang Inc |
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289 HiPo Engine ready to go in place. Image ©Virginia Classic Mustang Inc |
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Transmission is also ready to go in. Image©Dave Redman |
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289 HiPo in place in the Mustang. Image ©Virginia Classic Mustang Inc |
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289 HiPo in place in the Mustang. Image ©Virginia Classic Mustang Inc
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289 HiPo in place in the Mustang. Image ©Virginia Classic Mustang Inc
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289 HiPo in place in the Mustang. Image ©Virginia Classic Mustang Inc
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Dave tightens the bolts on the transmission. Image ©Virginia Classic Mustang Inc. |
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Blankets removed-no scratches! Image ©Virginia Classic Mustang Inc. |
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Jeremy installs the 4 Speed Shifter Lever. Image ©Virginia Classic Mustang Inc. |
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Transmission is in too! Image ©Virginia Classic Mustang Inc. |
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Here is a shot of the Cobra Aluminum Oil Pan. Image ©Virginia Classic Mustang Inc. |
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We had to put the valve covers and air cleaner back on! Image ©Dave Redman |
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The drivetrain is in! Image ©Dave Redman |
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The drivetrain is in! Image ©Dave Redman |
4 comments:
Wow Brant. She's a beauty. I thought you wanted to still be able to drive this K? Thanks for sharing your progress. I'm excited for you to complete it. I hope I get a chance to see it and photograph it some day.
Troy
Very nice!! Can't wait to see it in person. If you wanted a true factory installation, you shouldn't have used blankets and bounced it off of the firewall a few times :-)
Amazing! The 6 pack carbs look great on that engine!
That is one absolutely gorgeous car...that motor is a thing of beauty. I'd love to see it one day! Thanks for sharing via the internet!
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