Newbie to Stangs
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Newbie to Stangs
Hi there...I've been a member for a little while, mainly to do some research before buying a stang. Well I finally bought one...1965 coupe. It's an original 289/Auto car that some has dropped a 302 into. Sucks for the originality but it leaves the options open for a restomod. It needs floor pans but that's about it....everything else is solid. I'll post some pics when I get some decent ones. She's been repainted her original color once before and its still holding up fairly well. My only question is did these cars come with a factory 9 inch in the tail. One of the guys I work with now worked for FoMoCo in the sixties and says he thinks they did but he couldn't remember for sure. Mine definately has a 9 under it. She's going in next week to get the floors done and then i'll start on the rest of the stuff.
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RE: Newbie to Stangs
The 65 came with either an I6 or a 289 V8. The differential on the 289 models are 8 inch rears unless it is a Hipo. The Hipos were the only Mustangs that came with a 9" rear in 65. However, since you have the 9 incher, that is just one upgrade you won't have to fool with. It could have been that it was a Hipo, and someone changed out the engine for the 302, and that would be a shame. Or they could have added the 9" rear. However, with the 302 and the 9 inch rear, you have a lot of possibilities to get some decent power. Good luck with those floors. If you need some help, let us know.
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