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Mustang GT verification (1965 - 1966) - How to identify a real GT

Quality Classics 120,549 8 years ago
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How to verify your 1965 - 1966 Mustang is a FACTORY built GT. ➡️Full article with illustrated photos visit: https://qualityclassics.com/how-to-mustang-gt-verification-1965-1966/ We share 22 clues on how to identify a real GT Mustang. After watching this video you'll have a pretty good understanding on what makes a real GT Mustang and how to tell a real GT from a fake or a clone! We used an original 1966 Silver Frost GT Mustang fastback as our example for this video. We hope this video is helpful! 7 external clues: * GT gas cap * GT trumpet exhaust * GT stripes * MUSTANG lettering * GT Badge * Disc brakes * GT fog light bar 6 under hood clues: * fog light wiring holes * 13/16 diameter front sway bar * 289 V8 with four barrel carburetor * A code in Vin# at 5th digit * large master cylinder with clip on top (for disc brakes) * quick ratio steering box (with HCC AW tag code for power steering or HCC AX tag code for manual steering) 4 interior clues: * GT exhaust hanger bolt mount with reinforcement plate under rear seat * Fog light switch * disc brake pedal pad * GT gauge cluster (*for 1965) (*could also be pony interior option without GT in 1965) 4 undercarriage clues: * Dual exhaust * GT dual exhaust hanger bracket mounts on rear floor pan * GT reinforcements in rear frame rails (*same as trunk clue) * brake line mount location left of exhaust bracket 1 trunk clue: * GT “U shaped” reinforcements in rear frame rails (this one is our favorite ways to quickly find out if a Mustang is a real GT because it's easily accessible and also happens to be one of the hardest to fake) Our Website: https://QualityClassics.com Our classic car repair shop is located in Roanoke, Texas. Contact us here ➡️ [email protected] 🧰🛠Here's our personally curated Amazon store: https://amzn.to/2pKknbb Our social media: Facebook - https://facebook.com/QualityClassicCars Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/QualityClassicCars We are participants in the Amazon Influencer program. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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