Topic: radiator support weatherstrip

[MattDoscher]

The weatherstrip stapled to the top of the radiator support on a '65 C code coupe, is that considered original?  Did only certain '65 Mustangs get this weatherstrip (6cyl or V8) or did they all get this?

thanks,

Matt

[J_Speegle]

The weatherstrip stapled to the top of the radiator support on a '65 C code coupe, is that considered original?  Did only certain '65 Mustangs get this weatherstrip (6cyl or V8) or did they all get this?

In 65-66 believe the only cars that received the seal at the factory were 6 cylinders

[MattDoscher]

Would it have been an available option on V8 cars in '65?

[Richard P.]

The weatherstrip stapled to the top of the radiator support on a '65 C code coupe, is that considered original?  Did only certain '65 Mustangs get this weatherstrip (6cyl or V8) or did they all get this?

thanks,

Matt

As Jeff stated, I've only seen the stapled weather strip on 6 cylinder 65/66 Mustangs.

[CharlesTurner]

Would it have been an available option on V8 cars in '65?

No, it was not a line-item option.  Only way I would remotely consider it acceptable is if someone had documentation to show they had the dealer install it before they original owner took delivery.  Then, I would expect a non-factory installation... push on clips or maybe rivets.

[MattDoscher]

Thanks Richard for another confirmation.

ok, thanks Charles for your insight.  I'll have to look into removing it.  What should I do about the staple holes when I remove it?

[J_Speegle]

............I'll have to look into removing it.  What should I do about the staple holes when I remove it?

+1  would not leave it. IF you don't you'll have people at shows stopping by, pointing at it and commenting all day long

Since the staple holes are so small a daub of epoxy to fill then finish the area will work. Could lead or braze them but that's going to be more involved

Before any repairs are started you will want to grind down any raised areas (especially the bottom side where the metal was punched through to) and provide a very small sunken area to hold the filler/repair

[MattDoscher]

Hmmm, I hate to have to fill in those tiny holes and then sand and paint on an already restored car.  I was afraid of this being the case.  Thanks Jeff.

[J_Speegle]

Hmmm, I hate to have to fill in those tiny holes and then sand and paint on an already restored car.  I was afraid of this being the case.  Thanks Jeff.

Consider that there are allot worse places and things if caught late in the restoration would be allot more work and a challenge. Be happy that you dealing with a small area, fairly forgiving finish and other pluses.

[MattDoscher]

Yeah your right about that Jeff.

[carlizard]

What about a 64.5 San Jose vert with a 260?

[carlite65]

none there either. only 6 cyls.

[J_Speegle]

Plenty of V8 owners have added them over the years in hope that they would help the overheating

[lancelot66]

Exactly right Jeff. I did (years ago) and it did not help whatsoever ...
Had one original to my Nov '66, 6cyl (SJ) and thought I needed one...

[drummingrocks]

Had one original to my Nov '66, 6cyl (SJ) and thought I needed one...

I've been there too.  When I first started really getting into '65-66 Mustangs, my first car had one ('66 6-cyl).  I always assumed that the weatherstrip had been removed on cars I saw without it.   Glad I eventually learned otherwise!