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    7/30/2018 6:01 PM  #1

    RV6
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    67 GTA S code

    I have entered into a contract to purchase a 67 GTA 390 Coupe. Not the most desirable Mustang in existence but this one is close to being a survivor. Interior has been refreshened along with a aging respray. The only mechanical defect I could find is that the radiator be leaking.

    If all goes well we should show up in Glen Rose for the Bash in the new to us S Code GTA coupe. 

    Gary Zilik - Pine Junction, Colorado - 67 Coupe, 289-4V, T5
     

    7/30/2018 6:08 PM  #2

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    Re: 67 GTA S code

    I am looking forward to seeing it Gary. I have some good memories with 390 FOMOCO's.

    70, ragtop 351W/416 stroker Edel Performer heads w pro flow 4, Comp roller 35-421-8. T5
     

    7/30/2018 6:30 PM  #3

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    Congrats on the almost purchase. Looking forward to seeing it.

    John  -- 67 Mustang Coupe 390 5 speed
     

    7/30/2018 7:31 PM  #4

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    RV6 wrote:

    If all goes well we should show up in Glen Rose for the Bash in the new to us S Code GTA coupe. 

    Good and congrats Gary! At least there will be ONE 67 390 to view. Who's that other guy that keeps dragging his feet on completing his 67 coupe 390???
     

    Bob. 69 Mach 1, 393W, SMOD Toploader, Armstrong  steering, factory AC.
     

    7/30/2018 7:44 PM  #5

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    Re: 67 GTA S code

    sweeeeet!! 390 is "just-a-stroke-away-from-a-427!"...[size=125][/size]

     

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    7/31/2018 2:21 AM  #6

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    Glad ya got it Gary! A non smogged 390 ... whats not ta like.
    I've sorta managed to learn a bit about later build 67 S code A/C hardtops.
    Any questions, ask away .... hell, I might even know the answer. 

    RPM ... The other guy is John .... yeah ...just John. 

    "Those telephone poles were like a picket fence"
     

    7/31/2018 4:49 AM  #7

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    rpm wrote:

    RV6 wrote:

    If all goes well we should show up in Glen Rose for the Bash in the new to us S Code GTA coupe. 

    Good and congrats Gary! At least there will be ONE 67 390 to view. Who's that other guy that keeps dragging his feet on completing his 67 coupe 390???
     

     
    Ouch, I guess I resemble that remark!!

    I’m getting there Bob. Never would have thought it would take so long to bolt a car back together. I was planning on taking it for an inspection sticker Friday. After talking with Coupe Daddy, it may not be needed if I go with antique license plates.

    John  -- 67 Mustang Coupe 390 5 speed
     

    7/31/2018 7:59 AM  #8

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    6sally6 wrote:

    sweeeeet!! 390 is "just-a-stroke-away-from-a-427!"...[size=125][/size]

     

    Nah, 445.  Survival Motorsports by Gary Robotnick sells a kit.  The real 427s were a big bore/short stroke engine designed for high RPM racing.  You can't bore a 390 enough (they used different cylinder cores in the various size FE engines and the 390 just doesn't have enough meat) to get to a 427 bore.  You could install a 428 crank (same as the 410 used in some Lincolns too) and create a 428, which was a longer stroke, smaller bore engine very, very well suited to low end torque and was a street (and strip) killer.  BUT, cubes are king IMO and I'd go to the 445.  OF course the heads won't flow enough to make real power, and you'll want a roller cam...

    Hey, just build the engine I really want for my '67 but don't want to afford right now.  I can give you a whole parts list

     

    7/31/2018 10:55 AM  #9

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    Bolted to Floor wrote:

    rpm wrote:

    RV6 wrote:

    If all goes well we should show up in Glen Rose for the Bash in the new to us S Code GTA coupe. 

    Good and congrats Gary! At least there will be ONE 67 390 to view. Who's that other guy that keeps dragging his feet on completing his 67 coupe 390???
     

     
    Ouch, I guess I resemble that remark!!

    I’m getting there Bob. Never would have thought it would take so long to bolt a car back together. I was planning on taking it for an inspection sticker Friday. After talking with Coupe Daddy, it may not be needed if I go with antique license plates.

    John, you are years ahead of the schedule I was on. Just rattling your cage.
     

    Bob. 69 Mach 1, 393W, SMOD Toploader, Armstrong  steering, factory AC.
     

     

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