![]() This was the car that Carroll Shelby took and rebadged as the GT350. Cobras and their original engine numbers is not published information, no need to make it easier for con artists.ĭate a block was cast plus the date assembled can narrow down a time frame it was available for a new car or over the counter.The genesis for the line of tuned Ford Mustangs that followed was the early production 289 High Performance (Hi-Po) Mustang. The only engines that I know of that can be tracked in any way are most of the ones installed in new Cobras because engine numbers Ford applied were normally included in the invoicing and sales documents for new Cobras. It could have been just purchased over the counter. I have seen data on a five bolt HP289 assembled in 1971.Ī November 1963 block casting was during the 1964 model year so Fairlanes, Comets, Cobras, Griffiths, and a few other low volume cars could have been possible. Castings made during the 1963-64 production runs could have ended up in over the counter replacement engines assembled years after production. Ford had to have service assemblies available, legal requirement, for years. The serial numbers had nothing to do with what kind of new car street or race they were installed into. Engines supplied as service assemblies or engines sent to Shelby American after that did not get Ford serial numbers. Is this what I'm supposed to be looking for? Anyone have a pic of what I should be looking for? Any help is appreciated.Īll five bolt HP289s shipped from the Ford engine plant before about the end of June 1964 to be installed in new cars received Ford serial numbers. The only things I van find are a group of four numbers stamped onto a smooth pad just below the deck near the left rear of the block. I also don't remember what the markings are supposed to look like. I don't remember if the markings are supposed on or near the rear of the block. I can't find the thread now, but it stated that the Cobras had the VIN or some other identifying marks stamped on the left side of the block. Somewhere on this Forum I read that the blocks for the 289 Cobras were marked differently. I don't know if Fairlanes got the same treatment. ![]() I can't see a VIN on it in the usual spot for a Mustang. I suppose it could be okay for a 64' Fairlane. I think it's too early for a 65' Mustang. The block is a "C40E-6015-C (5-bolt) with a "3L21" date code. I recently acquired a 289 HiPo motor of miss-matched date codes. I've tried to get help with this on other Forums that I'm a member of but have had little success. I've been reading this Forum for years but never registered since I don't own a Shelby. ![]()
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