65-66 GT350 Mustang Oil Cap to Air Cleaner Base Hose

Hose Kit with Clamps for 65-66 GT350 Mustang Shelby.  This hose fits from the oil cap to the air cleaner base.
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A lot of Shelby owners have asked us about the hose that goes from the oil cap to the air cleaner base on a 1965 and 1966 GT350 Mustang Shelby.  We finally got around to sourcing this.  The hose is ribbed like the original.  It has no markings like the originals that we have seen.

We measured several originals and came up with a common length of right under nine inches, so that is what is in the kit.  The proper "squeeze type" clamps are also included.

This hose would have also been originally used on any 289 HiPo Mustang that was originally delivered to a California DSO.  This was basically the smog or emissions equipment back in 1965 for the High Performance Mustang.

Our part number is EG-3952.

Ford Announces Mustang 50th Anniversary Logo

Yesterday, Ford announced the logo for the Mustang's 50 Anniversary.  The logo was designed by Ford designer Michael Thomson.

The Mustang official birthday is, of course, April 17th.

Read more here on the Mustang Monthly Blog by Donald Farr.

New Part! 1964 1/2 - Early 65 Mustang Spare Wheel Holddown

1964 1/2 - early 65 Mustang Spare Wheel / Tire Holddown Bracket.
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We now have the early style spare holddown bracket for the '64½ and early '65 Mustangs.  This is the bracket that uses the early style carriage bolt holddown.

This bracket is finished in weld through primer and is ready to weld to the trunk floor.

Our part number is SM-9401.  Please click on the part number or the images for more information or to order.

1964 1/2 - early 65 Mustang Spare Wheel / Tire Holddown Bracket.
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Woman's fight to get stolen 1968 Mustang back leads to federal...

Mary Mason, said she returned home to find her 1968 Ford Mustang missing. It had been parked along Frederica Street in Atlanta's Virginia Highland neighborhood.  Photo from www.wsbtv.com.

Here is an interesting story about a stolen 1968 Mustang.  Click on the link below and play the video to get the full story.


Woman's fight to get stolen car back leads to federal...

New Part! 65-66 Front Parking Brake Cable Bracket

1965 and 1966 Mustang Front Parking / Emergency Brake Cable Bracket.
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We get a lot of call for the front parking / emergency brake cable mounting brackets for '65 and '66 Mustangs.  We now have them in stock.

This bracket attaches with two screws to the transmission crossmember brace at the floor pan as shown in the image below.

Our part number is BK-1109.  Click on the part number on one of the images for more information.

1965 and 1966 Mustang Front Parking / Emergency Brake Cable Bracket.
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New Parts! 1965-66 Mustang Parking Brake Cable Brackets

1965 and 1966 Mustang Rear Parking Brake Cable Brackets.
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We now have the brackets that secure the rear parking brake cables on a '65 and '66 Mustang.  These brackets are made to weld to the floor pan in the transmission tunnel area just like the originals.  They come finished in a weld through primer.  They are sold as a set of 2 (enough for one car).

Our part number is BK-2246.  Click on the part number or either of the images for more information.

1965 and 1966 Mustang Rear Parking Brake Cable Brackets.
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Just the Details...1965 Mustang Convertible

Wow!  This '65 Mustang Convertible is starting to really come together.
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Today, we have some more images of the '65 Mustang Convertible that Jeremy at Maple Hill Restoration (www.MapleHillResto.com) has been restoring.  Again, it's a Twilight Turquoise (beautiful color, by the way) convertible with a 200 six cylinder engine, Dagenham 4 speed transmission, Air Conditioning, Console, Rally Pac, and White interior.

As it goes together, it is now over the pit, and we were able to shoot some images of some of the incredible detail.

I'll make one comment about the underside color before anyone asks. :)  The original black finish was duplicated here, and it is a rather glossy black.  We have found this on most Dearborn built Mustangs in the 1964-early 1965 production time (may have been used at other times also).

Nice detail on the six cylinder Mustang idler arm.
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Sealer was duplicated exactly on the inside of the rocker at the floor pan.
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Steering box and surrounding area detail.
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Mustang voltage regulator with radio suppressor in place.
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More Mustang steering box area detail.
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The Mustang convertible top frame is detailed and in place.
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The Mustang convertible top frame is detailed and in place.
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The Mustang convertible top frame is detailed and in place. Here is a shot of the LH front latch assembly.
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The Mustang convertible top frame is detailed and in place.  The tacking strip is on the front header and ready to go!
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The Mustang convertible top frame is detailed and in place.  Here is a shot of the front attachment point on the side convertible top cable.
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The Mustang chrome convertible top brackets are in place so the top frame can be fitted and hooked into place.
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The Mustang convertible top frame is detailed and in place.
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Roll around for a 65-66 Mustang

Front Roll Around for a 65-66 Mustang.
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As we continue to share pictures of Jeremy Turner's (www.MapleHillResto.com) 1965 Mustang Convertible, we have gotten a ton of questions about the "roll around" that he built for the front end of the Mustang.  Well, here are some pictures to give you an idea of what he built.  It works perfectly!!

Front Roll Around for a 65-66 Mustang.  Here is a look at how it is attached at the shock tower/lower control arm area and the sway bar area mount.
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Front Roll Around for a 65-66 Mustang.  Heavy duty wheels with pneumatic tires are used which make it easy to roll.
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Front Roll Around for a 65-66 Mustang.  Here is a look at how it is attached at the shock tower/lower control arm area and the sway bar area mount.
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Front Roll Around for a 65-66 Mustang.  Here is a look at how it is attached at the shock tower/lower control arm area and the sway bar area mount.
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Front Roll Around for a 65-66 Mustang.  Here is a look at how it is attached at the shock tower/lower control arm area and the sway bar area mount.
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Customer Car - 1965 Mustang Convertible

We always love to see pictures of customer cars.  Barry and Vickie Piersol not only shared some pictures of their 1965 Mustang Convertible, they have started a Blog!  Check it out their Blog where they share their story along with other images:  http://piersolmustang.blogspot.com/?view=classic.

Just the Details...1965 Mustang Convertible

All of the rear suspension in the Mustang is in and ready to go!
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Today, we have some more images of the '65 Mustang Convertible that Jeremy at Maple Hill Restoration (www.MapleHillResto.com) has been restoring.  Again, it's a Twilight Turquoise (beautiful color, by the way) convertible with a 200 six cylinder engine, Dagenham 4 speed transmission, Air Conditioning, Console, Rally Pac, and White interior.

As it goes together, it is now over the pit, and we were able to shoot some images of some of the incredible detail.

The detail on the six cylinder Mustang's rear end assembly is super nice.
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The detail on the six cylinder Mustang's rear end assembly is super nice.  The flash changed the color from the previous image.
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Detail on the Mustang rear leaf spring and rear shock mounting area.
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This shot shows the front of the rear leaf spring mounting bolt and the Mustang's rear parking brake bracket.
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Here is the metal drain hole cover shown from under the car.
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The Mustang's RH rear exhaust hanger.
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The Mustang's rear tie down plate.  These plates were installed at the Ford production plant and sometimes removed by the dealer before delivery.
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The Mustang's LH rear muffler hanger.
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More Six Cylinder Mustang Rear End detail.
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How about an original "C4ZF FoMoCo" Fuel Sending Unit?
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Rear spring shackle and under rear valance detail.
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The Mustang's rear leaf spring originally had these light blue paint markings.
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New! Polished American Torq-Thrust II Wheel with Durable PVD Coating

American Torq-Thrust II Wheel.  Polished Aluminum with durable PVD coating.  Looks like chrome but more durable.
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We just received a shipment of new American Racing Wheels.  In the shipment, we received the latest polished aluminum Torq-Thrust II Wheels with the new, durable PVD coating.  PVD stands for "Physical Vapor Deposition".  

So, why are these nicer than the ones without the coating?  It's simple, this coating provides the durability of paint with the look of chrome.  Actually, it gives the wheel a finish that is actually more durable than chrome.  This finish will stand up to the elements without the constant polishing that is required on a non-protected polished aluminum wheel.  It's just a long lasting, durable clear finish, and the chrome look is fantastic!

These wheels also feature a very nice, quality one piece design.  The back of the rim is finished in a beautiful black finish.  Actually the entire wheel has a bit of a "black reflection" because of this finish.

Here is the list of sizes!

HB-571   15 x 7 Polished Aluminum Torq-Thrust II Wheel with New Durable PVD Coating 

HB-693   14 x 6 Polished Aluminum Torq-Thrust II Wheel with New Durable PVD Coating 

HB-694   14 x 7 Polished Aluminum Torq-Thrust II Wheel with New Durable PVD Coating 

American Torq-Thrust II Wheel.  Polished Aluminum with durable PVD coating.  Looks like chrome but more durable.  This image shows the nice, black coated back.
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Original 1965 Mustang Video Ad

There are quite a few original TV ads of the early Mustangs on YouTube.  Here's just one of them...good time!

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