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Apr 13, 2011

Early 1965 Mustang 289 HiPo Convertible Update

We now have the front sheet metal on our 65 K Code Mustang Convertible!  Check out the pictures.  We will have more pictures soon.

The Fenders, Hood and Front Sheet Metal are on the 65 High Performance Mustang Convertible.  All images ©Virginia Classic Mustang Inc

We decided to go with the Cobra emblems on the front fenders.  These would have originally been included with the Ford 3 x 2 Carburetor Set Up.  All images ©Virginia Classic Mustang Inc
Here is a shot from under the Mustang's front fender.  This area has been sanded and prepped for the factory style sealer that will soon be applied.  All images ©Virginia Classic Mustang Inc
We are ready for the chrome and grill to be installed on the Mustang Convertible.  All images ©Virginia Classic Mustang Inc

Another shot of the Mustang Convertible's front end area.  All images ©Virginia Classic Mustang Inc


The early production 1965 Mustangs had black painted hood hinges.  All images ©Virginia Classic Mustang Inc

Here is an image showing the original markings that were originally applied to the front radiator support on this particular Mustang.  These markings were applied before the final black paint.  The "76A" is the code for the Convertible Body Style, the "3" is the paint code for Poppy Red, the "D6" is White Interior with Black Appointments, the star was apparently drawn by a creative assembly line worker.  All images ©Virginia Classic Mustang Inc

1965 289 High Performance Mustang Convertible.  All images ©Virginia Classic Mustang Inc
1965 289 High Performance Mustang Convertible Engine Compartment with the 3 x 2 Induction System.  All images ©Virginia Classic Mustang Inc
This Mustang's front fender is stamped with an August 7th date.  All images ©Virginia Classic Mustang Inc





3 comments:

  1. Great job - I see the hood is now fitted. Any trouble with clearance on that air cleaner/induction?

    I'll bet it was a hard decision to go with the Cobra emblems on the fenders. Are they stick-on?

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  2. There is not a lot of clearance between the front of the air cleaner assembly and the hood when shut, but it does work fine.

    Honesty, it was difficult to make the decision to go with the Cobra emblems. I went back and forth a million times. When I decided to go with them though, we went ahead and drilled the holes and all!

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