Need 66 GT info
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Need 66 GT info
I am checking out a '66 "GT" Convertible. As far as I can tell, everything that is supposed to be on a GT is there, except the disc brakes. Has the correct "A" code, dash w/ 140 mph speedo, glove box door, fog lamps, w/ correct switch, steering box code(HCC AW), rear brake line mount, heavy duty suspension & sway bar, rear valance, sterring wheel, etc, but no disc brakes. I have read that all GTs had disc brakes, but also that is possible for them not to. Can this be a true GT?
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Back in 66 a lot of the options were dealer installed. Here are many of the options that were offered. Check out some of the ornamentation badges and stripes, etc.
Required A or K code engine with dual exhaust
5-gauge instrumentation
Dual Exhaust with trumpeted tailpipes exiting through rear valance
Front disk brakes (non-powered) and DISK BRAKE identified on pedal pad
Heavy duty suspension -22/1 steering ratio, 13/16" sway bar, H/D springs and shocks
Fog lights mounted as part of the grill ornament
GT ornamentation badge on front fenders
MUSTANG chrome letters inside of a triple stripe on front fenders
Stripes from front wheel well to rear wheel well
Quarter panel ornaments deleted (coupe and convertible; fastbacks were not offered with quarter panel ornaments)
Mustang emblem and running horse are deleted from front fenders
Rear bumper guards were deleted from the vehicle due to trumpeted exhaust
Rocker panel moldings were not available with the GT package.
Required A or K code engine with dual exhaust
5-gauge instrumentation
Dual Exhaust with trumpeted tailpipes exiting through rear valance
Front disk brakes (non-powered) and DISK BRAKE identified on pedal pad
Heavy duty suspension -22/1 steering ratio, 13/16" sway bar, H/D springs and shocks
Fog lights mounted as part of the grill ornament
GT ornamentation badge on front fenders
MUSTANG chrome letters inside of a triple stripe on front fenders
Stripes from front wheel well to rear wheel well
Quarter panel ornaments deleted (coupe and convertible; fastbacks were not offered with quarter panel ornaments)
Mustang emblem and running horse are deleted from front fenders
Rear bumper guards were deleted from the vehicle due to trumpeted exhaust
Rocker panel moldings were not available with the GT package.
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RE: Need 66 GT info
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I am checking out a '66 "GT" Convertible. As far as I can tell, everything that is supposed to be on a GT is there, except the disc brakes. Has the correct "A" code, dash w/ 140 mph speedo, glove box door, fog lamps, w/ correct switch, steering box code(HCC AW), rear brake line mount, heavy duty suspension & sway bar, rear valance, sterring wheel, etc, but no disc brakes. I have read that all GTs had disc brakes, but also that is possible for them not to. Can this be a true GT?
Thanks
I am checking out a '66 "GT" Convertible. As far as I can tell, everything that is supposed to be on a GT is there, except the disc brakes. Has the correct "A" code, dash w/ 140 mph speedo, glove box door, fog lamps, w/ correct switch, steering box code(HCC AW), rear brake line mount, heavy duty suspension & sway bar, rear valance, sterring wheel, etc, but no disc brakes. I have read that all GTs had disc brakes, but also that is possible for them not to. Can this be a true GT?
Thanks
Just from that sterring box tag data you gave me, for the simple fact that it does not have a "K" or an S, it cannot be verified that it is a real GT, however, i do agree with Glen, that a lot of 66 came with GT dealer bolt ons, and from the steering box tag, and the fact that it does not have disk brakes, i will conclude that it is not a real GT. I do think if the car is in really good condition, and it is indeed a real A code, than theres no reason not to buy it, but just let the seller know it is not a real GT......if he still insists that it is, than walk away
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Simply because it doesn't have disks on front is a dead give-away, besides the steering box. What you are looking at is a Clone bro......ASk him to show you the VIN on the door, under the hood and the registration papers. If he refuses, run....don't walk unless the price is in the category of an A code Mustang, but not a GT.
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RE: Need 66 GT info
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Back in 66 a lot of the options were dealer installed. Here are many of the options that were offered. Check out some of the ornamentation badges and stripes, etc.
Required A or K code engine with dual exhaust
5-gauge instrumentation
Dual Exhaust with trumpeted tailpipes exiting through rear valance
Front disk brakes (non-powered) and DISK BRAKE identified on pedal pad
Heavy duty suspension -22/1 steering ratio, 13/16" sway bar, H/D springs and shocks
Fog lights mounted as part of the grill ornament
GT ornamentation badge on front fenders
MUSTANG chrome letters inside of a triple stripe on front fenders
Stripes from front wheel well to rear wheel well
Quarter panel ornaments deleted (coupe and convertible; fastbacks were not offered with quarter panel ornaments)
Mustang emblem and running horse are deleted from front fenders
Rear bumper guards were deleted from the vehicle due to trumpeted exhaust
Rocker panel moldings were not available with the GT package.
Back in 66 a lot of the options were dealer installed. Here are many of the options that were offered. Check out some of the ornamentation badges and stripes, etc.
Required A or K code engine with dual exhaust
5-gauge instrumentation
Dual Exhaust with trumpeted tailpipes exiting through rear valance
Front disk brakes (non-powered) and DISK BRAKE identified on pedal pad
Heavy duty suspension -22/1 steering ratio, 13/16" sway bar, H/D springs and shocks
Fog lights mounted as part of the grill ornament
GT ornamentation badge on front fenders
MUSTANG chrome letters inside of a triple stripe on front fenders
Stripes from front wheel well to rear wheel well
Quarter panel ornaments deleted (coupe and convertible; fastbacks were not offered with quarter panel ornaments)
Mustang emblem and running horse are deleted from front fenders
Rear bumper guards were deleted from the vehicle due to trumpeted exhaust
Rocker panel moldings were not available with the GT package.
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I would not dismiss the car as a clone just because it does not have front disks. That brake system was a pita back in the day and I know of at least one 66 silver GT fastback that was converted from disks to drums back in 1972 or so. As far as the steering box is concerned, it may have been replaced sometime in the past. A lot can happen in 40 years.
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