Trivia for today - Page 3 - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

FL Mach 1 · 05-13-2003, 07:16 AM

I believe that the green hornet had IRS. I know that there was a prototype that had IRS around 68. But who know I could be wrong. Seems to happen

falcongtho3 · 05-13-2003, 09:37 AM

They were unique in that both were in fact coupes. Both were also big block cars, with the Green Hornet having a prototype fuel injection system and Little Red having a supercharger. Although both cars had vinyl roofs that fact did not make them unique as there was a '66 GT-350 fastback produced with that item as well (no, it was not pretty). I do recall something about one of them have an IRS set up, but it was removed early on and I do not have documentation at my disposal to accurately back this up.

falcongtho3 · 05-13-2003, 08:18 PM

Tuesday question: The Tunnel Port 302 Trans Am motor was a disaster and never put into production cars, nor was it advertised. However another motor was in the '68 sales brochure never made it into a production Mustang, or at least no one has ever been able to put their hands on one...what was it?

toddb2 · 05-13-2003, 09:17 PM

The W-code 427?

falcongtho3 · 05-14-2003, 09:34 AM

Yup, that's the one. The 427 4V option appears in the '68 Mustang brochure, but nobody's ever documented the existance of one. There was supposedly a Shelby (Super Snake) in '67 that had a 427 in it, but I think that legend has been beaten into the ground. Fortunately the 428 did show up in '68 1/2 and the tunnel port motor begat the Boss 302...till next time!

Whifty · 05-14-2003, 10:25 AM

United States "Lawman Performance Team"

falcongtho3 · 05-14-2003, 08:34 PM

Beginning in '67, Air Conditioning became an option in Shelby Mustangs. There were, however, 4 Shelbys in '66 built with A/C. What was the other thing about these cars that made them very unique, and some of the most valuable and expensive Shelby Mustangs today. (No, these were not Hertz cars. Some say that there were 6 cars built in this group I am talking about, so far only 4 can be documented so that's the number I am going with.)

Julio · 05-14-2003, 09:09 PM

They were the verts....

falcongtho3 · 05-15-2003, 11:29 AM

Yep, rag top GT-350's. Built, but not for public sale, these were even 'continued' later. So far, only 4 of them have been accounted for and documented to have been built although 6 were reportedly to have originally been built. The German Mustang web site is doing active research to verify this. Cobra stuff for tomorrow...be ready!

falcongtho3 · 05-15-2003, 08:45 PM

OK, not Mustang again, but this is a good one:
In the '60's a very famous comedian bought a Shelby Cobra, and went as far as cutting a comedy album (vinyl, LP,etc.) based on that experience. Who was he? What was VERY special about his Cobra (1 of 2, the other belonging to Shelby himself)? And, what was the name of the album?

Twister Special · 05-15-2003, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by falcongtho3
OK, not Mustang again, but this is a good one:
In the '60's a very famous comedian bought a Shelby Cobra, and went as far as cutting a comedy album (vinyl, LP,etc.) based on that experience. Who was he? What was VERY special about his Cobra (1 of 2, the other belonging to Shelby himself)? And, what was the name of the album?

Bill Cosby, dual carb 427 (side oiler?), 200MPH.

"It's only idling and it's allready killing people"

falcongtho3 · 05-16-2003, 09:09 AM

Two out of three ain't bad. The person: correct. The album title: correct. The car:mmm...not quite...But anyone who even knows what a Twister Special is deserves a:THUMBSUP: . The car was a 427 Cobra equipped with DUAL SUPERCHARGERS! (Take that '03 Cobra owners!

) Also equipped with automatic transmission the cars had a flat, wide hood scoop not like the 'common' Cobra hood scoops. Both cars survive today, although one has been 'restored' by Rod Leach in the U.K. back to 'normal' specs. And yes, I do own a vinyl copy of this hysterical piece of history.

falcongtho3 · 05-16-2003, 11:15 AM

Since I'm going to be busy early Friday morning, I'll put this one out there tonight, and I hope for tons of replies! Here it is: There has always been a great deal of effort to differentiate the 64 1/2 Mustang from the '65. What differences are there between the two and of the three body styles available in '65 which one is not considered to have been available for the 64 1/2 car?

Twister Special · 05-16-2003, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by falcongtho3
Since I'm going to be busy early Friday morning, I'll put this one out there tonight, and I hope for tons of replies! Here it is: There has always been a great deal of effort to differentiate the 64 1/2 Mustang from the '65. What differences are there between the two and of the three body styles available in '65 which one is not considered to have been available for the 64 1/2 car?

No fastback, heater fan switch off in middle position, generator instead of alternater and I'm sure I'm leaving some out. It's been a few years since I've thought of some of these answers. There was a time I could quote more of this.

Twister Special · 05-16-2003, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by falcongtho3
Two out of three ain't bad. The person: correct. The album title: correct. The car:mmm...not quite...But anyone who even knows what a Twister Special is deserves a:THUMBSUP: . The car was a 427 Cobra equipped with DUAL SUPERCHARGERS! (Take that '03 Cobra owners! ) Also equipped with automatic transmission the cars had a flat, wide hood scoop not like the 'common' Cobra hood scoops. Both cars survive today, although one has been 'restored' by Rod Leach in the U.K. back to 'normal' specs. And yes, I do own a vinyl copy of this hysterical piece of history.

Later today I was thinking of that and I believe Bill says that the car had dual everything. LOL. The car in the UK is the one Bill had, right?? My copy of 200 MPH is on 8 trac.

Julio · 05-16-2003, 07:51 PM

Fastback. Lets see, the hoods were different, head light buckets were different, of course the engines (260 & 170 were available), generator, no rocker moldings, there were some other diffs that I cant think of right now.... hey falcon, I like this trivia thing:THUMBSUP: to you for it!

FL Mach 1 · 05-17-2003, 02:01 AM

Hood bumpers were different too. Though it was possible to get a very early 65 car with some 64 1/2 stuff on it i.e 64 1/2 hood bumper and if it was very early possibly a generator. I have a 65 vert that was built Oct 31 1964, and I wonder why I have problems with it, and it has the 64 style hood bumpers everything else is 65.

13" wheels were standard for 64 1/2 six cylinders. eventually changed to 14"

falcongtho3 · 05-17-2003, 07:50 AM

There were also differences on the door lock 'soldiers', and most early cars did not have a connecting ring for the gas cap. You guys were good on this one...maybe this was easy...tooooo easy! :THUMBSUP:

FL Mach 1 · 05-17-2003, 07:54 AM

Hey,

I kinda like this whole trivia thing.

Falcon, this is a lot of fun. T

Thanks :THUMBSUP:

falcongtho3 · 05-17-2003, 08:15 AM

Thank you very much. I was beginning to wonder if I was just wasting my time, but I'm glad that you're enjoying it. I fugure it's a fun way to share information, and learn some interesting Mustang facts for those that are new to the hobby. One thing about Mustangs, there are a lot of things that are not cut and dry. Now, I just hope to not run out of questions!:THUMBSUP:

falcongtho3 · 05-17-2003, 08:46 PM

In the late 60's a famous pop duo had a pair of Mustangs customized by George "Batmobile" Barris. Who were they? (Note: There is no accounting for taste here!)

Bonus question: We all know that Agent Maxwell Smart drove both a Karmann Ghia and a Sunbeam Tiger, but what kind of Mustang did his boss ("Chief") drive?

Twister Special · 05-17-2003, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by falcongtho3
In the late 60's a famous pop duo had a pair of Mustangs customized by George "Batmobile" Barris. Who were they? (Note: There is no accounting for taste here!) Bonus question: We all know that Agent Maxwell Smart drove both a Karmann Ghia and a Sunbeam Tiger, but what kind of Mustang did his boss ("Chief") drive?

Sonny and Cher. To be nice, their two stangs were rather odd looking. I'm not sure about the "chief's" stang.

02mach1 · 05-17-2003, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Twister Special
Sonny and Cher. To be nice, their two stangs were rather odd looking. I'm not sure about the "chief's" stang.

Same here.

falcongtho3 · 05-18-2003, 07:07 AM

Sonny and Cher...correct. As in typical Barris fashion they were both very over the top customs, barely recognizable as Mustangs. Only shown once or twice, the "Chief" on Get Smart was shown wheeling up in a '68 Shelby convertible. (Still like Max's Tiger, though)

falcongtho3 · 05-18-2003, 09:09 PM

For today, a two parter again: What classic Mustang model was initially going to be called "SR-2"? Next, the original 'GT' was to be called 'Gran Sport', but this obviously changed in production. History very nearly repeated itself when the 'GT' was brought back in '82, what was the name that nearly made it into production for this Mustang package?(no, it was not Gran Sport)

05-13-2003, 07:16 AM	#51
FL Mach 1 Nitrous Lizard Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 1,149	I believe that the green hornet had IRS. I know that there was a prototype that had IRS around 68. But who know I could be wrong. Seems to happen __________________ 1965 Mustang Convertible 200 cid 1965 Mustang Fastback 200 cid 1993 Mustang GT Convertible 2003 Azure blue Mach 1 member #13

05-13-2003, 09:37 AM	#52
falcongtho3 Moderating at Mach 1 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Baton Rouge, La. Posts: 16,273	They were unique in that both were in fact coupes. Both were also big block cars, with the Green Hornet having a prototype fuel injection system and Little Red having a supercharger. Although both cars had vinyl roofs that fact did not make them unique as there was a '66 GT-350 fastback produced with that item as well (no, it was not pretty). I do recall something about one of them have an IRS set up, but it was removed early on and I do not have documentation at my disposal to accurately back this up. __________________ Krewe de la Mach Rouge #340804 13th Mach 1 built 11/07/02 Build Date 12/13/02 Delivery

05-13-2003, 08:18 PM	#53
falcongtho3 Moderating at Mach 1 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Baton Rouge, La. Posts: 16,273	Tuesday question: The Tunnel Port 302 Trans Am motor was a disaster and never put into production cars, nor was it advertised. However another motor was in the '68 sales brochure never made it into a production Mustang, or at least no one has ever been able to put their hands on one...what was it? __________________ Krewe de la Mach Rouge #340804 13th Mach 1 built 11/07/02 Build Date 12/13/02 Delivery

05-14-2003, 09:34 AM	#55
falcongtho3 Moderating at Mach 1 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Baton Rouge, La. Posts: 16,273	Yup, that's the one. The 427 4V option appears in the '68 Mustang brochure, but nobody's ever documented the existance of one. There was supposedly a Shelby (Super Snake) in '67 that had a 427 in it, but I think that legend has been beaten into the ground. Fortunately the 428 did show up in '68 1/2 and the tunnel port motor begat the Boss 302...till next time! __________________ Krewe de la Mach Rouge #340804 13th Mach 1 built 11/07/02 Build Date 12/13/02 Delivery

05-14-2003, 10:25 AM	#56
Whifty First On Race Day Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ft Lauderdale, Florida Posts: 38	United States "Lawman Performance Team" __________________ Present Cars: 2003 Mach 1 DSG 5 speed 382468 31 Model A Tudor 66 Fairlane 427/4 speed 92 Mustang LX 5.0 93 Explorer

05-13-2003, 09:17 PM	#54
toddb2 Drivin' Fool Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Houston, TX. Posts: 35	The W-code 427?

05-14-2003, 08:34 PM	#57
falcongtho3 Moderating at Mach 1 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Baton Rouge, La. Posts: 16,273	Beginning in '67, Air Conditioning became an option in Shelby Mustangs. There were, however, 4 Shelbys in '66 built with A/C. What was the other thing about these cars that made them very unique, and some of the most valuable and expensive Shelby Mustangs today. (No, these were not Hertz cars. Some say that there were 6 cars built in this group I am talking about, so far only 4 can be documented so that's the number I am going with.) __________________ Krewe de la Mach Rouge #340804 13th Mach 1 built 11/07/02 Build Date 12/13/02 Delivery

05-14-2003, 09:09 PM	#58
Julio Got Boost? Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: uh, yeah Posts: 210	They were the verts....

05-15-2003, 11:29 AM	#59
falcongtho3 Moderating at Mach 1 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Baton Rouge, La. Posts: 16,273	Yep, rag top GT-350's. Built, but not for public sale, these were even 'continued' later. So far, only 4 of them have been accounted for and documented to have been built although 6 were reportedly to have originally been built. The German Mustang web site is doing active research to verify this. Cobra stuff for tomorrow...be ready! __________________ Krewe de la Mach Rouge #340804 13th Mach 1 built 11/07/02 Build Date 12/13/02 Delivery

05-15-2003, 08:45 PM	#60
falcongtho3 Moderating at Mach 1 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Baton Rouge, La. Posts: 16,273	OK, not Mustang again, but this is a good one: In the '60's a very famous comedian bought a Shelby Cobra, and went as far as cutting a comedy album (vinyl, LP,etc.) based on that experience. Who was he? What was VERY special about his Cobra (1 of 2, the other belonging to Shelby himself)? And, what was the name of the album? __________________ Krewe de la Mach Rouge #340804 13th Mach 1 built 11/07/02 Build Date 12/13/02 Delivery

05-16-2003, 09:09 AM	#62
falcongtho3 Moderating at Mach 1 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Baton Rouge, La. Posts: 16,273	Two out of three ain't bad. The person: correct. The album title: correct. The car:mmm...not quite...But anyone who even knows what a Twister Special is deserves a:THUMBSUP: . The car was a 427 Cobra equipped with DUAL SUPERCHARGERS! (Take that '03 Cobra owners! ) Also equipped with automatic transmission the cars had a flat, wide hood scoop not like the 'common' Cobra hood scoops. Both cars survive today, although one has been 'restored' by Rod Leach in the U.K. back to 'normal' specs. And yes, I do own a vinyl copy of this hysterical piece of history. __________________ Krewe de la Mach Rouge #340804 13th Mach 1 built 11/07/02 Build Date 12/13/02 Delivery

05-16-2003, 11:15 AM	#63
falcongtho3 Moderating at Mach 1 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Baton Rouge, La. Posts: 16,273	Since I'm going to be busy early Friday morning, I'll put this one out there tonight, and I hope for tons of replies! Here it is: There has always been a great deal of effort to differentiate the 64 1/2 Mustang from the '65. What differences are there between the two and of the three body styles available in '65 which one is not considered to have been available for the 64 1/2 car? __________________ Krewe de la Mach Rouge #340804 13th Mach 1 built 11/07/02 Build Date 12/13/02 Delivery

05-16-2003, 07:51 PM	#66
Julio Got Boost? Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: uh, yeah Posts: 210	Fastback. Lets see, the hoods were different, head light buckets were different, of course the engines (260 & 170 were available), generator, no rocker moldings, there were some other diffs that I cant think of right now.... hey falcon, I like this trivia thing:THUMBSUP: to you for it!

05-17-2003, 02:01 AM	#67
FL Mach 1 Nitrous Lizard Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 1,149	Hood bumpers were different too. Though it was possible to get a very early 65 car with some 64 1/2 stuff on it i.e 64 1/2 hood bumper and if it was very early possibly a generator. I have a 65 vert that was built Oct 31 1964, and I wonder why I have problems with it, and it has the 64 style hood bumpers everything else is 65. 13" wheels were standard for 64 1/2 six cylinders. eventually changed to 14" __________________ 1965 Mustang Convertible 200 cid 1965 Mustang Fastback 200 cid 1993 Mustang GT Convertible 2003 Azure blue Mach 1 member #13 Last edited by FL Mach 1; 05-17-2003 at 02:20 AM.

05-17-2003, 07:50 AM	#68
falcongtho3 Moderating at Mach 1 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Baton Rouge, La. Posts: 16,273	There were also differences on the door lock 'soldiers', and most early cars did not have a connecting ring for the gas cap. You guys were good on this one...maybe this was easy...tooooo easy! :THUMBSUP: __________________ Krewe de la Mach Rouge #340804 13th Mach 1 built 11/07/02 Build Date 12/13/02 Delivery

05-17-2003, 07:54 AM	#69
FL Mach 1 Nitrous Lizard Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 1,149	Hey, I kinda like this whole trivia thing. Falcon, this is a lot of fun. T Thanks :THUMBSUP: __________________ 1965 Mustang Convertible 200 cid 1965 Mustang Fastback 200 cid 1993 Mustang GT Convertible 2003 Azure blue Mach 1 member #13

05-17-2003, 08:15 AM	#70
falcongtho3 Moderating at Mach 1 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Baton Rouge, La. Posts: 16,273	Thank you very much. I was beginning to wonder if I was just wasting my time, but I'm glad that you're enjoying it. I fugure it's a fun way to share information, and learn some interesting Mustang facts for those that are new to the hobby. One thing about Mustangs, there are a lot of things that are not cut and dry. Now, I just hope to not run out of questions!:THUMBSUP: __________________ Krewe de la Mach Rouge #340804 13th Mach 1 built 11/07/02 Build Date 12/13/02 Delivery

05-17-2003, 08:46 PM	#71
falcongtho3 Moderating at Mach 1 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Baton Rouge, La. Posts: 16,273	In the late 60's a famous pop duo had a pair of Mustangs customized by George "Batmobile" Barris. Who were they? (Note: There is no accounting for taste here!) Bonus question: We all know that Agent Maxwell Smart drove both a Karmann Ghia and a Sunbeam Tiger, but what kind of Mustang did his boss ("Chief") drive? __________________ Krewe de la Mach Rouge #340804 13th Mach 1 built 11/07/02 Build Date 12/13/02 Delivery

05-18-2003, 07:07 AM	#74
falcongtho3 Moderating at Mach 1 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Baton Rouge, La. Posts: 16,273	Sonny and Cher...correct. As in typical Barris fashion they were both very over the top customs, barely recognizable as Mustangs. Only shown once or twice, the "Chief" on Get Smart was shown wheeling up in a '68 Shelby convertible. (Still like Max's Tiger, though) __________________ Krewe de la Mach Rouge #340804 13th Mach 1 built 11/07/02 Build Date 12/13/02 Delivery

05-18-2003, 09:09 PM	#75
falcongtho3 Moderating at Mach 1 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Baton Rouge, La. Posts: 16,273	For today, a two parter again: What classic Mustang model was initially going to be called "SR-2"? Next, the original 'GT' was to be called 'Gran Sport', but this obviously changed in production. History very nearly repeated itself when the 'GT' was brought back in '82, what was the name that nearly made it into production for this Mustang package?(no, it was not Gran Sport) __________________ Krewe de la Mach Rouge #340804 13th Mach 1 built 11/07/02 Build Date 12/13/02 Delivery

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