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Real-World Tech Tips for Mustang Rebuilds These are tech tips seen on the web which were accumulated from many years of working different projects. They apply to just about any kind of 6 cyl or V-8. Intake Heat Riser Crossover – The exhaust heat crossover through the head and intake is only needed if you […]

Shelby VINs – Where to Find Them and What They Mean VIN Locations: The numbers are stamped into the aluminum manufacturer’s plate which is pop-riveted to the driver’s side inner fender panel, over the Ford VIN at the notch in the fender edge. It is visible when the hood is open. Stamped into the passenger’s […]

221, 260, 289, 302 The 221, 260, 289 were originally designed for the Fairlane and produced only in the Cleveland engine plant from 1962-1965. The 1964 289 casting number for all 289s was C4OE-6015-C (later an F suffix). In 1965, this number was changed to C5AE-6015-E for the 289 2V, 4V and Hi-Po (note the […]

Decoding Content I. Summary Casting and Part Numbers Example for Illustrative Purposes Casting Code Definitions II. Detailed Explanation Prefix Decoding Product Line Codes Source Codes Decoding Dates I. Summary Casting and Part Numbers Part numbers and casting numbers are pretty much the same when it comes to “hard parts”. Those are those big long codes […]

How to Tell the Difference Between 64 1/2 and 65 Mustangs While the 1964½ and 1965 Mustangs may look nearly identical at first glance, there are several key differences that set these early pony cars apart. From subtle body details to engine options and production changes, knowing how to tell them apart can be valuable […]