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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: hertz350 on April 21, 2020, 03:08:35 PM

Title: 65 66 Fastback measurement needed
Post by: hertz350 on April 21, 2020, 03:08:35 PM

I am looking for a measurement to locate the  trap door hinge mount onto the inner wheel well. I am looking for the distance from the metal piece the trap door rests against to the front edge of the trap door hinge bracket at the wheel well. Thanks.

Title: Re: 65 66 Fastback measurement needed
Post by: Brian Conway on April 22, 2020, 02:50:23 PM

Can't help with that measurement.  For a reference;  Measuring from the other end it is 1.5"  between the bracket top and the header lower edge.  Brian

Title: Re: 65 66 Fastback measurement needed
Post by: jwc66k on April 22, 2020, 05:10:25 PM

I took some time out of my busy schedule (others can't) and removed some stuff that was in the way (spare, mat, liner) to take a couple of pictures.
The measurements I made were from a couple of fixed points on that inner fender well piece and the trunk floor.
From the trunk floor up to the center of both prop mounting hole: 3 inches.
From the gas tank sender wire hole center, forward to the front prop hole: 1 inch. The rear hole appears to be 1 1/2 inches to the rear of the front.
Any closer measurements would require a significant inducement in the form of JD No. 7.
Jim
Oh, the last was dinner on January 25, 2020, a "late" Christmas dinner with friends, before being cracked, dipped in garlic butter and roasted in the oven for 10 minutes. Recipe supplied on demand.

Title: Re: 65 66 Fastback measurement needed
Post by: hertz350 on April 22, 2020, 06:29:00 PM

Thank you so much!. I appreciate the time and effort it took to get this information. It solved my problem. Maybe I will see you at a SAAC convention and I  will buy you JD-7.   Nice crabs We don't get those much here in eastern Washington.

Part Cronin.

Title: Re: 65 66 Fastback measurement needed
Post by: CharlesTurner on April 23, 2020, 01:31:11 AM

Pics with the bracket removed...

Title: Re: 65 66 Fastback measurement needed
Post by: Bob Gaines on April 23, 2020, 10:36:52 AM

Many of the early service replacement trunk floor panels had location dimples in the metal for the purpose of installing the rev nuts.

Title: Re: 65 66 Fastback measurement needed
Post by: J_Speegle on April 23, 2020, 05:15:08 PM

Original floors also came with the locating dimples also and can be found on coupes and convertibles also. Convertible upper left - Coupe lower right

(http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/gallery/13/6-230420161244.jpeg)

Guess we could have just supplied the distance for the forward most one to help you position the lower arm mounting location

Title: Re: 65 66 Fastback measurement needed
Post by: hertz350 on April 23, 2020, 07:10:57 PM

Thanks everyone. I have what I need now to mount the prop rod in the right place. This is truly a great site. Thanks again.