Excellent series if videos, thank you. I took possession (from a family member) of what was THOUGHT to be a 1964 1/2 Mustang Convertible a number of years ago. It isn't, rather a 1965. Nothing matches up including the Dearborn production numbers, the biggest clue of course. Again, thank you for the very informative videos, well done.
I hope I didn't unsettle you too much with these videos. The main thing is that you have fun with your classic car, regardless of whether everything is up to date and time correct. Most important driving safely and without accident. Thank you very much for your compliment.
In addition to the color keyed lock knobs ("65" and later were smaller and chrome no matter the interior color), the window felt molding was also different. The molding for "64 1/2" had black beading as part of the molding where "65" and later had the bright metal beading as part of the molding. Also, and this was only for the coupe body style, the carpet stopped short of the door sill and did not go over the sill and under the bright metal sill plate. The carpet did not cover that part of the floor that was vertical under the door, but was covered with a vinyl strip matching the interior color as well as the carpet having only a heel pad as opposed to the heel and toe pad of the later carpets. My "65" coupe had the carpet that went up and under the sill plate, but upon restoration when we removed the carpet, surprise, vinyl red colored strips were glued to the floor under the door hidden by the carpet, this car had an Early August build date out of the Dearborn plant. As far as the trunk, in addition to the carriage bolt and slot for the spare hold down, "64 1/2" often had a "burtex" mat instead of the vinyl mat of "65" and later. Early on, there were vinyl seat with cloth inserts option available, uncommon to find today. The radio being different I never knew, but the fuse block on "64 1/2" was different than on "65" if I remember correctly. Sorry, but I have been a fan of these cars since the age of 10, and I am 55 now, information from all the books and cars you see tend to build up in the brain. Big thanks for the video series.
What a knowledge you have, unbelievable. Thank you for all the specifications and additions. I did not know the issue about the window frame molding. I am sure your detailed and very precise comments will be read and certainly very much appreciated. I definitely do.
Unfortunately not. Many old and original parts were installed until the end of 1964. To be sure and in case of no papers or history available, check always for 3-4 (ore more) specific features 😉
Just a few other differences that I can think of offhand. The passenger seat is usually bolted straight to the floor rather than having a sliding adjustment. The door handles are held on with spring clips rather than having screws. The T handle on the shifter is a different shape on the 64 1/2. (The handle tapers to a smaller diameter at the ends of the T)
Very true and thanks for your feedback. Except for the very special „spring“ for the door handle I mentioned these differences already in specific earlier videos. You are welcome to watch these films and leave your more detailed explanations.
@@1964FordMustang I should have left more information in my original comment. Any Mustang with a D in the 5th number of the vin is a 64.5 that came with a 289 and 4 barrel. This car would be a D code.
It was also not a standard item. Deluxe Color-Keyed Seat Belts with Retractors were a safety option. You can find the first Sales Brochure from 1964 in my videos (including all options listed).
A classic car and great info. Thanks for sharing it!
You're very welcome.
Excellent series if videos, thank you. I took possession (from a family member) of what was THOUGHT to be a 1964 1/2 Mustang Convertible a number of years ago. It isn't, rather a 1965. Nothing matches up including the Dearborn production numbers, the biggest clue of course. Again, thank you for the very informative videos, well done.
I hope I didn't unsettle you too much with these videos. The main thing is that you have fun with your classic car, regardless of whether everything is up to date and time correct. Most important driving safely and without accident. Thank you very much for your compliment.
Some great information. I sometimes see some and I'm not quite sure. Thanks for sharing.
In addition to the color keyed lock knobs ("65" and later were smaller and chrome no matter the interior color), the window felt molding was also different. The molding for "64 1/2" had black beading as part of the molding where "65" and later had the bright metal beading as part of the molding. Also, and this was only for the coupe body style, the carpet stopped short of the door sill and did not go over the sill and under the bright metal sill plate. The carpet did not cover that part of the floor that was vertical under the door, but was covered with a vinyl strip matching the interior color as well as the carpet having only a heel pad as opposed to the heel and toe pad of the later carpets. My "65" coupe had the carpet that went up and under the sill plate, but upon restoration when we removed the carpet, surprise, vinyl red colored strips were glued to the floor under the door hidden by the carpet, this car had an Early August build date out of the Dearborn plant. As far as the trunk, in addition to the carriage bolt and slot for the spare hold down, "64 1/2" often had a "burtex" mat instead of the vinyl mat of "65" and later. Early on, there were vinyl seat with cloth inserts option available, uncommon to find today. The radio being different I never knew, but the fuse block on "64 1/2" was different than on "65" if I remember correctly.
Sorry, but I have been a fan of these cars since the age of 10, and I am 55 now, information from all the books and cars you see tend to build up in the brain. Big thanks for the video series.
What a knowledge you have, unbelievable. Thank you for all the specifications and additions.
I did not know the issue about the window frame molding.
I am sure your detailed and very precise comments will be read and certainly very much appreciated. I definitely do.
Were all the 1964½ features phased out at once, or over a period of a few months?
Unfortunately not. Many old and original parts were installed until the end of 1964. To be sure and in case of no papers or history available, check always for 3-4 (ore more) specific features 😉
Looking forward to the last episode 🎁
it is here now, enjoy 😉
Just a few other differences that I can think of offhand. The passenger seat is usually bolted straight to the floor rather than having a sliding adjustment. The door handles are held on with spring clips rather than having screws. The T handle on the shifter is a different shape on the 64 1/2. (The handle tapers to a smaller diameter at the ends of the T)
Very true and thanks for your feedback. Except for the very special „spring“ for the door handle I mentioned these differences already in specific earlier videos. You are welcome to watch these films and leave your more detailed explanations.
As a 64.5 owner I can tell you that a 64.5 may have all, some, or none of these identifiers. Check your VIN and that will tell you
Correct. Thanks for your feedback. The more identifiers that can be assigned or “identified”, the better.
@@1964FordMustang I should have left more information in my original comment. Any Mustang with a D in the 5th number of the vin is a 64.5 that came with a 289 and 4 barrel. This car would be a D code.
That’s weird . My 1964 does not have seatbelts
It was also not a standard item. Deluxe Color-Keyed Seat Belts with Retractors were a safety option. You can find the first Sales Brochure from 1964 in my videos (including all options listed).