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Hi Jeff,

That's amazing. Thank you for doing that.   When I get home, I'll sort through both our lists and see which ones are missing.

Cory

Hi Charles,

Your best bet "... is to cut some off a donor housing, like an 8 inch"  I had to make a repair to a set of perches.  I cut off perches from an 8 inch housing.  My guy said his welds would be much nicer than the OEM.  If you really want the period look, you're going to have to tell your welder to be sloppy.

Here is one on ePay, No. 146422146930.  Kind of expensive, but you can probable do better.  Your competition is others are wanting to convert from 4 lug to 5 lug that are also interested in the same housing.

Please confirm, but I believe the six cylinder rear axle housing has the same perch.  Check this one out, No. 142245508541, for a lot less money.

Best of luck

Cory

Hi Cory,

I've also seen G65 plus have in my notes an E65 and F65 being for sale in the past.

Dave

Hi Dave,  Thanks for the input.  Do you know if all three of your blades were marked in the front?

Cory

Cory are you focusing just on 66 production or a wider look at 64-66 with the early style K code fans?

Just wanted to know where to start and stop and sampling

Hi Jeff,  I was mostly focusing on the 65-66 GT350 K-codes engines.  But I'm open to any knowledge you want to share.  I know the really early HiPo fan blades are also a little different.

Thanks

Cory

Hi all,

I was curious what might be the common date codes for the HiPo 289 Special Fan blades and what might be the latest date code.  I have seen:

Stamped on blade front side:
  A65 (Input from Rickmustang)
  B65
  C65
  E65  (Input from S2MS)
  F65  (Input from S2MS)
  G65 (Input from S2MS)

Stamped on blade back side:
  J65
  L65
  A66
  C66

I expect these blades were made in batches, so it likely there is not a dated blade for each month in 1965 and 1966. What is the latest date code out there?

What do you have?


I will also note, the date code and part number stamping on the early blades are on the front, difficult to see when installed in a car with fan shroud.  The later blades are stamped on the back and can be easily seen.  See attached images.
Thanks

Cory

Hi Bob,

"Yep" to no black boarder.

Thanks

Cory

So it would seem the current decal offered by Branda, actually matches the Hertz color folder and is likely the best matching sticker?  Red background  under HERTZ and no black boarder?

Thanks

Cory

From the "Hertz presents the G.T.350-H" color folder, it seam there is no black boarder around red background.

Hi all,

Is this the best period matching repop wheel center cap sticker for GT350H?  Specifically:

1) Red background under HERTZ

2) Black boarder around red background

Thanks

Cory

Hi RP,

Your inbox is full. I tried to send you a message. I am interested in your trade.

Please advise how the best contact you.

Thanks

Cory

Hi all,

I have a February 1965 HiPo fan blade for trade for an early 1966 blade, maybe A66 date code.  Please send me a message if you have a blade to trade and need an early 1965 date code.

Thanks

Cory

Thanks, Cory!  The only issue at this point is getting the drain plug hole threads repaired.  There are a couple of options but at least it will be easier to work on once removed.

Craig R.

I would recommend to anyone that has the T-pan off to make repairs to the drain plug threads.  They don't wear well with lots of oil changes over the last 60+ years.  You can only go oversized so many times and you don't want to get stuck with a failed threads when you need to be able to drive the car.

Cory

Depending on the severity of the damage and some patients, I'd recommend making repairs to the original oil pan.  You can blend the welding out and come back with a sand blaster to dull the finish.  It won't be exactly as OEM, but you can get it close.  Its part of the cars history.

Cory

Okay, what's the deal with the master cylinder, the MICO master cylinder used on some early GT350H's?  Check out the image.  Looks like a home made adapter made from wood.  Nice

Cory

Great guy.  I was a regular with him.  I had him rebuild 12 carbs, two dual quads, two tri-powers, a couple 3259's.  I loved how much coloring he did, not too much.  All the carbs ran great.  Last time I talked to him, he was not feeling well and was no longer rebuilding carbs.  He will be missed.

Rest in peace Joe.

Cory