Topic: Yellow top coil restoration tip

[livetoride60]

Awesome.  Was looking for a good yellow, so thanks.

[Texas Swede]

Brian, I don't believe the number/letter between the posts are date codes but molding numbers. Date codes are shown in the stamps.
Texas Swede

[Bob Gaines]

Brian, I don't believe the number/letter between the posts are date codes but molding numbers. Date codes are shown in the stamps.
Texas Swede

+1.

[Brian Conway]

Thank you guys.  To bad that 5D one is the same date code as my air cleaner.  Brian

[Bob Gaines]

Thank you guys.  To bad that 5D one is the same date code as my air cleaner.  Brian

Why to bad? You can still use it along with your 5D dated air cleaner. Just make sure the ink stamp on the coil is dated correctly.

[Brian Conway]

Care to elaborate on ' ink stamp ' ?  A SEARCH of 65 Coil did not include any further info.  I know a couple of decals are available but short of having a specialty shop doing it I am unaware of a at home remedy.  Thanks,  Brian

[lancelot66]

Brian,
It would be along the lines as this one currently on eBay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-Mustang-coil-marking-stamp-boss-302-429-428CJ-SCJ-FAC-12029-A-AUTOLITE-/141429229198?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item20edd6c68e&vxp=mtr

Date on the right side of the stamp would naturally need to be correct for your car. I'm a decal user currently, but it would be a nice detail to upgrade for sure.

[Brian Conway]

Thank you for the post.  I usually try to watch the costs vs parts and this one looks like it could get pricey.  Brian

[jwc66k]

I made the artwork for a stamp and took it to a local stamp maker where he gave me a quote of under $10. I left the date code part blank with the intent of making separate date code stamps for my three cars and four other local Mustang owners. The date code stamp were about $7 each. I didn't order one as some priorities came up.
The method I've seen that works was to mount the stamp face up on a frame and roll the coil to get the marking. The date code would be done "free hand".
Jim

[Texas Swede]

Hi Brian,
Here are pictures of the coil I use on my 65 Shelby, 5S275.
Texas Swede

[Brian Conway]

Thanks for the pictures.  Now I understand the bracket w/hole and coil w/keyed bumps.   How do I get a coil that looks like that ?   Brian

[Texas Swede]

I bought the coil from JD Larson. The bracket with the hole I already had.
At that time, some years ago, I had a discussion about the coil. Should it have the button
or not? Should the bracket have the hole or not. Conclusion was I should have both.
My car was built in San Jose between May 7-10, 1965. Original engine assembly date May 3
and car received at Shelby American on May 13.
Texas Swede

[Brian Conway]

Thank you for sharing all that info.  This AM, from JD Larson, that same 5DCB set up with correct bracket will cost you $450.  Brian

[lancelot66]

That is one fine looking coil you put together Texas Swede. Gorgeous! But Brian, I'm with you on this (and many other areas) as I'm trying to keep my costs down also. The folks out at: http://www.427galaxieregistry.com/Fordyellowtopcoil.html are looking better and better with those prices that keep going up. Market indicator I guess. I've dealt with JD Larson too and I like him. He's good. Our present coil is a good baseline for this type of restoration so will consider all this advice too. We don't have the resources where we live to get that stamp made either, especially at those great prices.
I might give that a crack if we did. I sure like the idea and how that came out too.

[Texas Swede]

$450, that is a lot. If I remember correctly I bought it for $150.
The funny thing though is that when mounted correctly at my 65, nothing
of the stamp can be seen as it's completely hidden behind the bracket.
I am attaching a picture taken in Paris, France of 5S114's engine compartment.
Same thing, no stamp can be seen.
Texas Swede