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Hello All,
Another question, more research. 6s281 was born at San Jose in the middle of October 65. Do we know if it came originally with Autolite or FoMoCo stamped points and condenser?  Also wondering about the 12 V coil lead, distributor to coil. Is anyone making an exact Concours correct coil lead?
Thanks Mucho, Karl
6s281

Would like to purchase one early 1966 original leaf spring, or at least the bottom leaf that has the part number stamped on it for 6S281. Stamped part number;  C4ZA5556S     237E5.
Any help would be greatly appreciated as always.
Thanks, Karl
6s281

 Still looking for June, July or August 1965 Hipo heads. Complete or bare, must be non-ported and rebuildable.  I would buy yours straight out or trade for a very nice set of November 2 65 heads that have been professionally mangafluxed and checked. * LOCATED AND PURCHASED *
Thanks, Karl
6s281

I recall sometime ago a discussion on the forum concerning the three types of header bolts that were seen on 66 models. I have looked and can't seem to find that discussion, maybe it's gone. I do recall one type has three spokes and a Small Center circle, another has the manufacturer's name on it and the third type has a round impression on the head of the bolt.  I think I may have lucked out and found 16 bolts That are the type with the round impression on the head. I have compared them to the aftermarket bolts that are available through a very reliable supplier. I have compared mine to the pictures of the ones available and they seem identical except the diameter of the impression seems slightly larger on the ones that I have found than the others. Here is a picture of one of mine, does it look like the correct, original type?  The impression on mine is exactly 5/16 of an inch in diameter.
Thanks as always for the help, Karl
6s281

 Want to buy or trade for a 1965 Hipo C4 automatic "C" servo cover.  I have a 66 "C" servo cover I would trade + or -,  or just buy your 65 part.
Please let me know if you have any thoughts, ideas. Here's a picture of the 66 unit that I currently have. Sorry, it's a little dirty, it is still on the transmission.
Thanks! Karl

WTB  A 1965/1966 289 hipo C-4 flexplate. Thanks

PART FOUND, THANKS

Which Autolite spark plug would have come in an early 66 gt350 (289 hipo) from San Jose? Doubtful, but did SA change the Ford (Autolite) OE plugs?  I'm fairly certain they were the star style plugs but not sure what the heat range was.  I've seen the star style Autolites in a silver color plug,  is that the original style, or would it be black steel coating? How important is an item like a spark plug in Concourse division two?
Thanks very much as always, Karl

Would appreciate some advice on selecting the best Holley 3259 carburetor for 6S281.  This car was built at Ford about the second week of October 65. Block and Timing cover both cast in August 65.
The original Holly 3259 has been gone since pre-72, I have found and purchased a correct April 1 65 3258 carburetor that is in excellent condition. I have recently located a July 65, 3259 that is in excellent condition also and is available for purchase. My question is, am I just splitting hairs or would it be advantageous and closer to correct to have the July carburetor on 6s281?
Thanks very much for any input. Karl

 As I am getting Close to beginning the restoration on 6S281, one of the last few hard-to-find items I need are the correct date heads. I would prefer July or August 1965 units but would consider June also.
I would prefer non-ported, original rebuidable heads for this project. I have a pair of November 2 65 heads that Doug Anderson recently checked and gave them a perfect bill of health, would be willing to trade these or just purchase yours out-right. Greatly appreciate any and all help, I just know the perfect heads I need are sitting and waiting to begin their new adventure on 281  Thanks, Karl