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I'm working on a '65 GT350 with racing history and had some extra welds made around the rear axle housing perches and other modifications.  I won't be able to grind the areas down and re-weld like original as the perches are damaged too much.  Does anyone know a source for exact replacement perches?  I found Moroso aftermarket, but the shape is different and they're a little more narrow than original.  Maybe the only option is to cut some off a donor housing, like an 8"?

If I remember right, these can be bought through rockauto, maybe it was victor-reinz brand that was dark gray/black.  The fel-pro blue ones will work, but the color isn't like original.

Right, was suggesting to remove the plug and see what power is going to it with the switch on/off.  Would at least rule out if the issue is the switch or motor.  I've seen a lot of loose switches on the back where the 2 sections come together.

The connectors at the motor are easily accessible, check for power to the wires when the switch is on/off. 

The shop is going to fix the original.  That's the most feasible approach at this time.  Thanks so much for everyone's input.  I was unaware of the quality issues with the repops.

Good choice.  Always best to repair/restore original parts if possible.

Besides, the newer "re-pops" 'suck'!   

+1, lots of obvious differences, plus they weigh more than originals.

Darn.  "Only original once".  Are you the owner, perhaps, Charles? 

Nope

Does anyone know the whereabouts of 6S163?  I am looking to contact the owner to inquire about its availability.  Thanks.  Send me a pm and I'll respond soonest. 
Evan

It's being restored to concours level, not for sale.

I'm in the Raleigh area.  The topic was created last October, must have missed it.

I'm guessing Solvent, if so what type?

Yep, just mineral spirits/parts cleaner, nothing nasty like lacquer thinner.  Came off relatively easy, just doing like 60 feet was a little time consuming!

Well, after many attempts at finding a 7 mil non-adhesive 3/4" tape, I threw in the towel and wiped adhesive off an entire roll of electrical tape.  The results are perfect.

FYI, the 1" 7 mil that Jack sells is very shiny black.  It may be correct for later year cars, but at least for 65-66 it was originally satin finish tape.

Friendly FYI, the -A version is for 64.5 generator cars.

Restoring a '65 GT350 (Received at SA in March '65), looking for the following parts:

-Original cover plate for RH rear interior quarter that goes over the Mustang fold-down latch hole
-4M or 5A dated hi-po harmonic balancer, used or restored
-NOS Mustang gas cap with retaining cable
-NOS instrument cluster bezel, Falcon style
-NOS door vent window, vertical seals, the black rubber seals attached with 4 tubular rivets

-Tail light wiring harness for '65 fastback without backup lights.  Repro is ok, seems nobody has this in stock currently?
-Nice original fan shroud without pitting or damage

is this still your current in search of list?

Yessir, have leads on a couple of them, but not purchased yet.

Closest match available in a can would be detroit diesel alpine green.  I think the original was a little darker shade. 

On any given day, 2 cars equal other than 1 having an original engine and the other not, no guarantee one sells for more than the other. 

Agree that most buyers (and sellers) wouldn't know how to identify an original VIN stamp anyway.  Even the best of us here have likely been tricked in the past.