Topic: Early 65 D Code Air Cleaner

[jtj2000]

Hello, I am new to the mustang community as I have had a 64.5 (June of 64) Mustang 289 for a little under a year.  I am working on it while I am home from college so I don't have a huge budget. While I am not in a position to restore the entire car to concourse quality at the moment, there are some pieces I would like to get correct if possible.  The car was originally a prairie bronze coupe from Dearborn, MI on June 22.  The PO did the convertible conversion (I don't particularly like that but can't complain for a free gift from an older man I worked for) and painted it red.  I have the air cleaner that came with the car but I am not sure if it is original.  The AC and valve covers were painted a solid blue color, not the very light blue from early cars I don't think.  The Air cleaner does not look like most early 65 289 covers I have seen as it has a ridge going across and seems to be taller as can be seen in the pictures.  However, the snorkel has the temperature regulated flap on it and has the code 6F I believe on it.  I was just wanting to see if you guys could point me in the right direction of where this air cleaner came from and where I should go from here. I would appreciate all the information I can get as I am trying to learn more abut my car thanks!

[J_Speegle]

First welcome to the site hope you find the information here helpful in your efforts related to factory original details.

Sure many of the early car member will know some of the vehicles that air cleaner was originally installed on. Have seen allot of them swapped onto early Mustangs over the many years of ownership. I recall them on some falcons and early Fairlane's I think


Here are some original air cleaners for you to compare from the cars production period



As far as where to go from here I would suggest that you make a plan as to where your going with the car, your resources, abilities and then stick to it. Changing direction/plans cost additional dollars and work in the long run.

A little original and a little modified is what allot of owners choose - just not our focus here. Lots of places have forums for those cars and they can help allot. Like many owners your first Mustang is often a learning project that gets replaced fairly early in ones ownership when you have learn allot more than your knew in the beginning

Just an opinion   Again Welcome

[jwc66k]

First welcome to the site hope you find the information here helpful in your efforts related to factory original details.

Sure many of the early car member will know some of the vehicles that air cleaner was originally installed on. Have seen allot of them swapped onto early Mustangs over the many years of ownership. I recall them on some falcons and early Fairlane's I think


Here are some original air cleaners for you to compare from the cars production period



As far as where to go from here I would suggest that you make a plan as to where your going with the car, your resources, abilities and then stick to it. Changing direction/plans cost additional dollars and work in the long run.

A little original and a little modified is what allot of owners choose - just not our focus here. Lots of places have forums for those cars and they can help allot. Like many owners your first Mustang is often a learning project that gets replaced fairly early in ones ownership when you have learn allot more than your knew in the beginning

Just an opinion   Again Welcome

The first picture of an air cleaner show the "rare" version of early Mustangs (64 thru 66), it has no fitting for a hose to the driver's side valve cover (PCV connection), picture 2 does. There is a third version, one with a third fitting at the rear for California smog (all 67 small blocks used this type).
Jim

[CharlesTurner]

Those Fairlane style air cleaners are not even physically compatible with a Mustang.  The snorkel will rub the bottom of the hood when installed.

The correct air cleaner is the 17" style as Jeff posted pics of.  There is a slight variation of that one on very early 64 1/2's that has a nipple on the bottom for the choke vacuum chamber hose.  I only mention it in case you're offered a '64 1/2' air cleaner as that version would not be correct for a June 260/289  It's identical once installed, but not correct for your car.

Date stamps are stamped on the base and snorkel, you'd probably be looking for something with 4E or 4F. 

Also, make sure you use the right 289 decal, the D code 289 was not a premium fuel 289 like the later 'A' code.

[J_Speegle]

.............There is a third version, one with a third fitting at the rear for California smog (all 67 small blocks used this type).

Was that used on an early 65 D code?? 

[jwc66k]

Was that used on an early 65 D code??

Oh yes, absolutely. 
I included that type as information about a "third type" with its applications including years. It you look at the smog air cleaner from the front only (as in a picture), you will often miss that fitting at the rear.
Jim

[michaelvonlanthen]

Hello, I am new to the mustang community as I have had a 64.5 (June of 64) Mustang 289 for a little under a year.  I am working on it while I am home from college so I don't have a huge budget. While I am not in a position to restore the entire car to concourse quality at the moment, there are some pieces I would like to get correct if possible.  The car was originally a prairie bronze coupe from Dearborn, MI on June 22.  The PO did the convertible conversion (I don't particularly like that but can't complain for a free gift from an older man I worked for) and painted it red.  I have the air cleaner that came with the car but I am not sure if it is original.  The AC and valve covers were painted a solid blue color, not the very light blue from early cars I don't think.  The Air cleaner does not look like most early 65 289 covers I have seen as it has a ridge going across and seems to be taller as can be seen in the pictures.  However, the snorkel has the temperature regulated flap on it and has the code 6F I believe on it.  I was just wanting to see if you guys could point me in the right direction of where this air cleaner came from and where I should go from here. I would appreciate all the information I can get as I am trying to learn more abut my car thanks!

this could be helpful for you. It is about my July 6 D-Code engine bay:
http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=20869.msg131354;topicseen#msg131354