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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1964 1/2 - 1965 => Topic started by: J_Speegle on April 06, 2018, 08:01:23 PM

Title: Fastback trunk lids
Post by: J_Speegle on April 06, 2018, 08:01:23 PM

Though this may be a detail know by many thought I would post this picture I did for a member showing the difference between what is typically referred to as the 65 and 66 versions.  As the thread expands I expect to cover the multiple versions of the trunk torsion spring, hinge and arm differences

(http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/gallery/10/6-060418190107.jpeg)

Title: Re: Fastback trunk lids
Post by: OldGuy on April 06, 2018, 08:29:46 PM

Jeff, great subject matter! This info. is timely for me. Keep it coming.

Thanks

Frank

Title: Re: Fastback trunk lids
Post by: J_Speegle on April 07, 2018, 12:12:16 AM

Will likely do a separate for 65 fastback trunk lids since there are so many different details and running changes

Title: Re: Fastback trunk lids
Post by: rodster on April 07, 2018, 03:25:17 PM

Good stuff! 

Looking forward to learning more.

I only have a 65 coupe trunk lid so can't contribute to the topic... :(

Title: Re: Fastback trunk lids
Post by: jwc66k on April 07, 2018, 05:08:49 PM

My two Fastbacks. The 65 lid is not original to the car (5R09A219xxx), but its date code (lower RH corner when opened) is 10 6 3C. The 66 lid is original to the car (6R09K121xxx) date code 7 12 C2, "early" for an Oct 18, 65 build. The date codes are what matters.
Jim

Title: Re: Fastback trunk lids
Post by: J_Speegle on April 07, 2018, 05:13:41 PM

Quote from: jwc66k on April 07, 2018, 05:08:49 PM

My two Fastbacks. The 65 lid is not original to the car (5R09A219xxx), but its date code (lower RH corner when opened) is 10 6 3C. The 66 lid is original to the car (6R09K121xxx) date code 7 12 C2, "early" for an Oct 18, 65 build. The date codes are what matters.
Jim

One would expect and hope that the physical features would match the date codes ;)  and that the features match the production period

We'll see what we can find

Title: Re: Fastback trunk lids
Post by: ChrisV289 on April 07, 2018, 05:37:57 PM

Oct 29th build date at San Jose. Date code on trunk lid 10 12 2C.

Title: Re: Fastback trunk lids
Post by: jwc66k on April 07, 2018, 05:40:09 PM

The Oct 6, 1964 trunk lid picture was intended to show the internal structure of the lid for its build period. The car's scheduled date was May 11, 1965, which in this case, does not apply to the lid. I also included the location of the lids' date codes so others can find and include them for research purposes.
Jim

Title: Re: Fastback trunk lids
Post by: J_Speegle on April 07, 2018, 07:15:59 PM

Discussion on 65 fastback lids has been posted in the thread below

http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=17932.0 (http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=17932.0)

I invite you all to participate and provide your findings there

Thanks