[67drake]

You can try posting it on this site-
https://www.fordmuscleforums.com/

Not as busy as this site, but more action than the Ford Barn. (I’m a member of both). Most guys who do post there are into the 60’s era cars, even though they do have other sub forums for modern vehicles and trucks.

[justincampbell]

Originally Posted by 67drake

You can try posting it on this site-
https://www.fordmuscleforums.com/

Not as busy as this site, but more action than the Ford Barn. (I’m a member of both). Most guys who do post there are into the 60’s era cars, even though they do have other sub forums for modern vehicles and trucks.

Thanks

[Stuart]

Originally Posted by carbking

I special-ordered a 1967 Mustang 390 GTA in 1967, and traded it for a new Mustang 390 GT in 1968. From personal experience, I can tell you I would have replaced the cylinder heads AND the intake with aluminum, except in 1968 the smog-folks took a dim view of such. The reduction in weight off of the front end would have REALLY helped the car.

Jon

I like Ford FE engines, but they are heavy. I've had a couple pickups with the 352ci engine; I know from personal experience that stock cast iron intake is a bear to lift off the engine.

There's a Comet brochure that includes information on the Cyclone GT at the Old Car Brochures website: http://oldcarbrochures.org/United%20...ury/index.html

[carbking]

Originally Posted by Stuart

I like Ford FE engines, but they are heavy. I've had a couple pickups with the 352ci engine; I know from personal experience that stock cast iron intake is a bear to lift off the engine.

Not if you use a chain hoist

I have an aluminum intake on my FE

Jon

[mgarblik]

Originally Posted by justincampbell

I sure wish Ford data were as easy to find as GM... this is a whole new struggle for me. Lol!

I found 2 different webpages so far with decoding data. Neither of them lists S for an engine code. Also, one lists 27 and 29 as the Cylcone GT codes for hardtop and convertible. The other shows 26 and 28 for convertible and hardtop GT.
This complicates things further as I just confirmed with the owner that the data plate and the title do match... But, those numbers are 26 for the model(which the oldride website says should be a convert GT, this is a hardtop) and S for the engine.

If your thinking of buying this car for potential value and resale later for a big profit, all this number matching stuff is VERY important IMO. If your thinking of buying the car because you like it and intend to drive, use and enjoy it, none of this stuff really matters. Would be good to know.

[justincampbell]

Originally Posted by mgarblik

If your thinking of buying this car for potential value and resale later for a big profit, all this number matching stuff is VERY important IMO. If your thinking of buying the car because you like it and intend to drive, use and enjoy it, none of this stuff really matters. Would be good to know.

I want to buy the car either way because I was looking for something with a 4 speed to drive and enjoy. But, I don't want to agree to a price thinking it's a GT and then find out it is only a regular Cyclone or a lesser Comet.

Right or wrong, I'm the kind of person who, if I think I overpaid, will obsess about it for years.

[mgarblik]

Understand the situation. With this in mind and if it would really bother you for years to come, you probably shouldn't buy it unless you can truly verify what it is . Good luck with the investigation.

[SRR]

Originally Posted by Stuart

I like Ford FE engines, but they are heavy. I've had a couple pickups with the 352ci engine; I know from personal experience that stock cast iron intake is a bear to lift off the engine.

There's a Comet brochure that includes information on the Cyclone GT at the Old Car Brochures website: http://oldcarbrochures.org/United%20...ury/index.html

I've rebuilt a couple of FE engines, the intake weighs 65 LB. They are a great running engine. 352,360,390 and I believe the 428 are all the same basic block.