cars that were built but not in the guide? - Page 5

Nitro Joe Jackson · 08-10-2010, 08:27 PM

i need to find this one bad so i can run it at the SS/Stock combo at trails in 2 weeks, lol

Alex Denysenko · 08-10-2010, 08:49 PM

On the 271 HP Falcons.
Why were they never offered?
One word.
MUSTANG
Falcon's did not even get a 4 barrel carb until 1967
271 HP motors were in limited supply and Mustang got all priority.
Edict from Iococca
64 271 Comets were never available as a RPO option. Only as a special order "build deviation" ala GM COPO.
The few that were built went to racers. Most with dual quads or webers in the trunk destined for B/FX. 4 speed only
"K" code in a 64 Comet was referred to as the Challenger V-8 289-210 HP and avialable with any trans.
Low compression Mustang motor with the larger 600 CFM 390 FE carb.
Long story on how that came about. Payback to Iococca.

By 1965 271 HP became a RPO option in Comets.
Automatic 271 HP in Fairlane only in 1965. Mustang 271 got it in 1966 and 67.
Comet never did.
Hope that clears some of the 289-271 info up.

Geerhead55 · 08-10-2010, 09:41 PM

I always thought it was peculiar that the Z-16s had the different trunk trim and tailights from the 300 series cars instead of the SS tailights. I've seen a few of them over the years, mostly at Super Chevy events. The best clone I've seen is that red one that runs on the Nostalgia Super Stock circuit.
Alan,,,I'm glad you remembered that Dan Blocker's car was a Butternut Yellow/Black vinyl top combo,,,I was going to nail you on that one.LOL.
Is there a good book out there on the Z-16s or a website? Thanks for any info.
Danny Durham

X-TECH MAN · 08-11-2010, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Geerhead55

I always thought it was peculiar that the Z-16s had the different trunk trim and tailights from the 300 series cars instead of the SS tailights. I've seen a few of them over the years, mostly at Super Chevy events. The best clone I've seen is that red one that runs on the Nostalgia Super Stock circuit.
Alan,,,I'm glad you remembered that Dan Blocker's car was a Butternut Yellow/Black vinyl top combo,,,I was going to nail you on that one.LOL.
Is there a good book out there on the Z-16s or a website? Thanks for any info.
Danny Durham

Blockers yellow car is here in Florida in a muscle car museam.

W J · 08-11-2010, 05:50 AM

Danny, Search: 1965 Chevelle Z-16. There is a ton of info on these cars out there, w/plenty of pictures, etc. WJ

BlueOval Ralph · 08-11-2010, 08:53 AM

Not true
Automatic 271 HP in Fairlane only in 1965.
they built about 50 in 1964 had a Light Blue one, when I went looking Bob Ford in Dearborn had 2, a dark green and the light Blue at the time Paul Havey ran Bob Ford.
BTW the 64 auto cars had the dual chamberd exhaust. Sticks had large single exhaust.
Ralph

Falcon's did not even get a 4 barrel carb until 1967
271 HP motors were in limited supply and Mustang got all priority.
Edict from Iococca
64 271 Comets were never available as a RPO option. Only as a special order "build deviation" ala GM COPO.
The few that were built went to racers. Most with dual quads or webers in the trunk destined for B/FX. 4 speed only
"K" code in a 64 Comet was referred to as the Challenger V-8 289-210 HP and avialable with any trans.
Low compression Mustang motor with the larger 600 CFM 390 FE carb.
Long story on how that came about. Payback to Iococca.

By 1965 271 HP became a RPO option in Comets.
Automatic 271 HP in Fairlane only in 1965. Mustang 271 got it in 1966 and 67.
Comet never did.
Hope that clears some of the 289-271 info up.[/QUOTE]

Geerhead55 · 08-11-2010, 11:11 AM

Thanks guys for the Z-16 info,,,,,,,,,Danny Durham

ALMACK · 08-15-2010, 10:41 AM

2001 Mustang Bullitt

Ford made over 5,000 of those......as of 3 months ago it was not listed

However, I do remember a certain late model Stang that can never be registered for the street and only 50 were made quickly gets into the guide.....

08-10-2010, 08:27 PM	#41
Nitro Joe Jackson VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Loudonville, Ohio or where ever the Nitro Lounge is parked Posts: 2,293 Likes: 44 Liked 67 Times in 19 Posts	Re: cars that were built but not in the guide? i need to find this one bad so i can run it at the SS/Stock combo at trails in 2 weeks, lol __________________ Nitro Joe Jackson STK 3431 nitrojoe@neo.rr.com

08-10-2010, 08:49 PM	#42
Alex Denysenko Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Michigan City IN Posts: 633 Likes: 0 Liked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Re: cars that were built but not in the guide? On the 271 HP Falcons. Why were they never offered? One word. MUSTANG Falcon's did not even get a 4 barrel carb until 1967 271 HP motors were in limited supply and Mustang got all priority. Edict from Iococca 64 271 Comets were never available as a RPO option. Only as a special order "build deviation" ala GM COPO. The few that were built went to racers. Most with dual quads or webers in the trunk destined for B/FX. 4 speed only "K" code in a 64 Comet was referred to as the Challenger V-8 289-210 HP and avialable with any trans. Low compression Mustang motor with the larger 600 CFM 390 FE carb. Long story on how that came about. Payback to Iococca. By 1965 271 HP became a RPO option in Comets. Automatic 271 HP in Fairlane only in 1965. Mustang 271 got it in 1966 and 67. Comet never did. Hope that clears some of the 289-271 info up. __________________ Alex Denysenko NHRA 3038 SS, 3305 STK - IHRA 6 SS, 330A STK Moneymaker Racing LaPorte Indiana 219-861-1214 www.moneymakerracing.net

08-10-2010, 09:41 PM	#43
Geerhead55 VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Tacoma, Washington Posts: 1,632 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: cars that were built but not in the guide? I always thought it was peculiar that the Z-16s had the different trunk trim and tailights from the 300 series cars instead of the SS tailights. I've seen a few of them over the years, mostly at Super Chevy events. The best clone I've seen is that red one that runs on the Nostalgia Super Stock circuit. Alan,,,I'm glad you remembered that Dan Blocker's car was a Butternut Yellow/Black vinyl top combo,,,I was going to nail you on that one.LOL. Is there a good book out there on the Z-16s or a website? Thanks for any info. Danny Durham

08-11-2010, 05:50 AM	#45
W J Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Paxton, Massachusetts Posts: 638 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: cars that were built but not in the guide? Danny, Search: 1965 Chevelle Z-16. There is a ton of info on these cars out there, w/plenty of pictures, etc. WJ

08-11-2010, 08:53 AM	#46
BlueOval Ralph Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 852 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: cars that were built but not in the guide? Not true Automatic 271 HP in Fairlane only in 1965. they built about 50 in 1964 had a Light Blue one, when I went looking Bob Ford in Dearborn had 2, a dark green and the light Blue at the time Paul Havey ran Bob Ford. BTW the 64 auto cars had the dual chamberd exhaust. Sticks had large single exhaust. Ralph Falcon's did not even get a 4 barrel carb until 1967 271 HP motors were in limited supply and Mustang got all priority. Edict from Iococca 64 271 Comets were never available as a RPO option. Only as a special order "build deviation" ala GM COPO. The few that were built went to racers. Most with dual quads or webers in the trunk destined for B/FX. 4 speed only "K" code in a 64 Comet was referred to as the Challenger V-8 289-210 HP and avialable with any trans. Low compression Mustang motor with the larger 600 CFM 390 FE carb. Long story on how that came about. Payback to Iococca. By 1965 271 HP became a RPO option in Comets. Automatic 271 HP in Fairlane only in 1965. Mustang 271 got it in 1966 and 67. Comet never did. Hope that clears some of the 289-271 info up.[/QUOTE]

08-11-2010, 11:11 AM	#47
Geerhead55 VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Tacoma, Washington Posts: 1,632 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: cars that were built but not in the guide? Thanks guys for the Z-16 info,,,,,,,,,Danny Durham

08-15-2010, 10:41 AM	#48
ALMACK VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 1,928 Likes: 98 Liked 324 Times in 116 Posts	Re: cars that were built but not in the guide? 2001 Mustang Bullitt Ford made over 5,000 of those......as of 3 months ago it was not listed However, I do remember a certain late model Stang that can never be registered for the street and only 50 were made quickly gets into the guide..... __________________ Alan Mackin Stock 3777/ SS 3377 P/SA & SS/PA Fox Thunderbird I/PS '95 Mustang GT