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Something here doesn't seem right. If that thing fits, why is it going to be so much of a hassle for me to wedge a 351C into my 65 Coupe?

-M

AIM: SixFivePony

'65 Coupe ***Total Project***
Current Stats: Dead 200 six, C4, surface rust, hole in the floorpan

Plans: Tremec TKO, 351C, MII front suspension, no shock towers

 

[Mike_B]

I'm willing to bet there was some heavy duty surgery to the lower portion of those shock towers. When I was putting my 289 back in I was wondering if it was really going to fit for a while. You should contact the owner if you really want to know though. Even the factory drag fastbacks that were equipped with 427s had their shock towers taken out. Who knows?

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[bosscars]

okay, to the novice, that may appear to be the stock setup, HOWEVER, those towers are definitely modified and appear to be towers from a 67-70 mustang. At any rate, the towers have at least been modified as evidenced by their flat appearance on the side. The point is, trying to shoehorn a Cleveland into the 65/66 engine bay can be done, but it is TIGHT. If you look closely at the pics of the 428 car, the valve covers are nearly resting on the towers....

randy

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[Guest]

You can put a C in a 65. We did it to a friends car. Mustangs Unlimited have the headers for this swap, and they cost $389. Hope this helps!!

65 coupe 302
(rebuilding a 351W)

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[Jeff_Speegle]

I would bet he swapped out the shock towers for 69-70 ones. Seen it done that way a number of times in the same area of the country.

Jeff Speegle
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[Guest]

Okay, I'm definitely a novice to swaps like this. How tough is it do to a shock tower swap such as this one?

-M

AIM: SixFivePony

'65 Coupe ***Total Project***
Current Stats: Dead 200 six, C4, surface rust, hole in the floorpan

Plans: Tremec TKO, 351C, MII front suspension, no shock towers