1965 Ford Mustang Fastback A Code

Description

Year / Make / Model 1965 / Ford / Mustang Fastback

VIN 5R09A141659

We had been renovating this car for years. It has a newly rebuilt engine that needs some TLC as it was replaced before going into paint for 2 years. The car has has been meticulously taken apart, sanded, restored and repainted. The exterior pictures do not do the car justice due to shadows. The interior has not been completed but the car comes with all the parts needed to complete it. The detailed specs from a recent appraisal is below:

Actual mileage is unknown.

ENGINE

1.Size - Ford 289 V-8

2.Fuel System Holley 4 V Carburetor – aluminum Edelbrock intake

3.Leaks Yes – rear main seal

4.Smoke - None

5.Noise None - smooth

6.Oil Pressure 70 lbs aftermarket

7.Temperature 200 degrees – aftermarket working properly

8.Voltage 14 volts – aftermarket working properly

9.Performance / Run / Idle Very good solid

10.Comments - Engine has been recently rebuilt high torque starter – very solid and powerful – high compression

DETAILED 289 Hi- Po ENGINE SPECS

1.Heads early 1966 non-rail rockers

2.New Intake and ex. valves, stock

3.K-line bronze valve guides

4.Steel valve spring caps, hardened keepers

5.Crane Cam #3130092 int 222 .498 ex. 222 .498

6.Matching valve springs

7.5.0 stamped steel rockers, modified fulcrums to fit studs

8.Black C5, .030 over

9.Cast flat tops pistons

10.Hasting rings, moly

11.289 hipo rods

12.Stock crankshaft .010m, 010r

13.King rod and main bearings

14.Melling std. volume oil pump

15.Cloyes double roller timing chain

16.Crane Cam lifters

17.Stock oil pan, off 1966 Fairlane

18.Water pump, 1965 Mustang

19.Timing cover, 1969

TRANSMISSION

1.Type Automatic – cruise-0-matic C4

2.Fluid Level Full

3.Leaks - A few drips by pan

4.Performance Shift kit – high stall torque converter

5.Comments - Newer components

STEERING TYPE

1.Type Powers

2.Fluid Level Full

3.Leaks A few drips by power ram

4.Comments New components all rebuilt

BRAKES

1.Type Manual – front disc, rear disc

2.Fluid Level - N/A

3.Leaks - None

4.Comments - New master cylinder MP aluminum front calipers with slotted and drilled rotors perfect condition front braided lines

AIR CONDITIONING

1.Function - N/A

SUSPENSION

1.Type - Stock style upper lower A arms Coil upper pocket Front - Rear Leaf solid axle

2.Drive train type - RWD

3.Noise - None

4.Leaks - None

5.Joints U / CV - Good

6.Comments - Newly rebuilt entire suspension system - new springs, ball joints, tie rods bushings, etc.

COOLING SYSTEM

1.Electric or Belt Non clutch belt aluminum fan

2.Performance - Good

3.Leaks - None

4.Comments - New radiator aluminum new water pump

WHEELS

1.Type - Aluminum American Racking rims perfect

2.Tire Size - Nitto NT555 235/45/17

3.Tread - Very Good deep newer low mileage built 41stweek 2012

EXHAUST

1.Type - Dual

2.Mufflers - Flowmasters

3.Headers - Long tube aftermarket ceramic coated

4.Accessories (chrome tips) - No

5.Comments - Stainless steel newer very clean system mandrel bent

ACCESSORIES (OP- Operation, INOP – Inoperable, N/A)

1.Exterior Lighting – OP

2.Power Windows – N/A

3.Power Mirrors - N/A

4.Security System – N/A

5.Radio - INOP

6.Interior Lights – INOP

7.Power Locks – N/A

8.Clock – N/A

9.Fuel Door – N/A

10.Rear Defrost – N/A

11.Horn – OP

12.Power Seats – N/A

13.Trunk Release – N/A

14.Hood Release – N/A

15.Cruise Control – N/A

16.Turn Signals - OP

17.Gauges - OP

18.Wipers - OP

19.Power Antenna – N/A

20.Heater - OP

21.Comments - All components are in proper working order except interior lights

INTERIOR

1.Seat - Color Gold

2.Material - Vinyl

3.Chrome - Newly replaced cranks - handles pitted

4.Carpet - Original torn dirty

5.Headliner - Removed – visor dirty original

6.Dash - No cuts or cracks

7.Trunk Area under Carpet - Factory hounds tooth liner

8.Comments - Original style interior – driver’s seat torn with foam exposed, passenger side good, door panels replaced

BODY PAINT

1.Straight / Waves - Good gaps all panels straight - hood and right fender gaps not perfectly aligned

2.Color - Gold

3.Glass - Ford safety Carlite doors and rear - new windshield original glass scratches no cracks or chips

4.Quality of Paint - Very good nicely done show quality

5.Collision- Damage None apparent

6.Rust - None visible

7.Bondo - Quarter for smoothing

8.Rubber - Newly replaced doors, window perimeter, glass, wings, trunk

9.Molding - New rear light bezels, door handles faded original, new mirror, very good grill, new gas cap, bumpers are good with no peeling or rust, window trim not dinged or bent

10.Jack / Spare / Lug Wrench - No

11.Comments - Very nice body with smooth and great quality, prevalent door and trunk lid lips.

UNDERCARRIAGE

1.Frame - Uni-body frame connectors

2.Front End Type - Stamped stock A Arms pocket Coil front

3.Floor Pan - Solid no rust or scaling

4.Trunk Pan - New gas tank detailed floor

5.Comments - Solid nicely restored – subframe front boxes and lower apron very solid and rust-free

VEHICLE INFORMATION

1.VIN on Title

2.VIN on Car 5R09A141659

5=1965, R=San Jose Plant, 09=2+2 Fastback, A=289 4V, 141659=sequence number

3.Body Tag:

63A=2+2 Fastback standard interior Body, C=Honey gold Metallic, 28= Lt Ivy Gold Crinkle trim, 28J=Built September 28, 1964, 71=Los Angeles district office, 1=3.00:1 Axle, C= 3 speed automatic Transmission

4.Engine Block Number if Accessible - N/A

5.Is Title Available and Matching - Yes

6.Odometer: 14,085 unknown

7.Brake and Gas Pedal Wear? Drying appears to be original

8.Class Condition (1-6) see below Between 2 and 3 closer to 2

OVERALL COMMENTS

The vehicle has been very nicely restored. The interior is original and is torn in areas with the headliner removed. The interior door panels are replaced. The engine is very solid and has a high energy MSD ignition and appears to be high compression. There is an oil leak. The transmission has been rebuilt and has a high stall converter. The body has been repainted very well to the original color. The molding and trim are very presentable. The front brakes have been updated to aftermarket disc and aluminum calipers. The wheels and tires are basically new. The right fender to door gap is off. The right fender was replaced. The undercarriage is very clean and solid. The exhaust is all new. Total production of 1965 Ford Mustangs was 559,451 of these 71,303 were fastbacks with standard interiors.

ADDITIONAL ITEMS NOT ON CAR

1.New in Box Interior Carpet

2.New in Box Headliner

3.New in Box Matching Seat Covers

4.Original Moulding

5.Original numbers matching engine

6.Original fender (replaced due to too much damage)

7.Other odd and ends