1965 mustang expert needed

mikoc · 08-24-2001, 01:01 PM

I have a 65 mustang conv. that does not have chrome trim under the doors, fender or quarter. I know the GTs didn't have that and have the stripe instead. Was the trim missed when the car was rehabbed? Was the chrome trim part of an option package (ie: Pony)? And should I finish it off with the trim? Thanks for your help.

66fastback · 08-25-2001, 11:18 AM

not totally sure about the 65's, but I KNOW FOR A FACT that the rocker molding on my old 67 was an option. It was part of the exterior decor group, a seperate option from the deluxe interior. Like I said, I'm not as sure about a 65, but I'd be willing to bet that the molding was an option....either seperately or as part of a trim package (wheel-well chrome, door edge guards, etc.)

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66 GT Fastback,fuel injected 5.0, 5-speed, cable clutch, JBA's and duals, 3.40 gears and handling mods...just call me "Doc"

red · 08-25-2001, 11:31 AM

I took the rocker panel moldings off when I repainted and did not put them back on. If they were an option they were pretty common. Do what you think will look best.

thunderbolt · 08-26-2001, 08:28 PM

It is my understading that in 65 the rocker pannel moldings were standard equipment on all but GT cars. I can't remeber if they came on Sprint cars or not but they didn't come out until 66 anyway. But as for putting them back on, I agree with Red, personal taste.

Jaydee · 08-29-2001, 03:37 PM

Rocker panel moldings were a $15.76 option in 65

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1965 K code coupe - numbers matching - restoration ongoing. 1987 LX notch, 5 spd, stock heads (minor porting) and intake, 65mmTB, 3.55's, ram air, pulleys, shorty's, 2.5" exhaust with cats 13.89@100.25

thunderbolt · 08-29-2001, 09:15 PM

Hey Jaydee,
Good info, thanks. Don't know where I got that impression but could have swore I read it some where. Well I guess never swear on a 15 year old memory.

induction · 09-17-2001, 09:35 PM

Well im no "expert but... They were an option that most didnt take on th GT's due to the stripes included in the package. Having both may have been a 'lil over kill but remember at the time you could add as much or little as ya wanted.

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Restored 1965 Coupe
April Mare of the Month

induction · 09-17-2001, 09:36 PM

Oh , by the way , Hi guys I'm Backkkkkkkkk

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Restored 1965 Coupe
April Mare of the Month

mustangbob19 · 09-22-2001, 03:42 PM

1965 option.
1966 standard.

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90 Mustang GT (hatchback)
3.55's, dyno-max exhaust,
Mac Cold Air Induction

Rev · 09-22-2001, 04:59 PM

I agree withe bob. My "plain jane" '66 came with those quarter panel moldings.

Rev

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'66 Coupe, 306, 300 HP, C-4, 13.97 e.t., 100.3 mph
1/4 mi.

[This message has been edited by Rev (edited 09-22-2001).]

08-24-2001, 01:01 PM	#1
mikoc Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: dearborn hts, Mi. USA Posts: 6	1965 mustang expert needed I have a 65 mustang conv. that does not have chrome trim under the doors, fender or quarter. I know the GTs didn't have that and have the stripe instead. Was the trim missed when the car was rehabbed? Was the chrome trim part of an option package (ie: Pony)? And should I finish it off with the trim? Thanks for your help.

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08-25-2001, 11:18 AM	#2
66fastback Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 208	not totally sure about the 65's, but I KNOW FOR A FACT that the rocker molding on my old 67 was an option. It was part of the exterior decor group, a seperate option from the deluxe interior. Like I said, I'm not as sure about a 65, but I'd be willing to bet that the molding was an option....either seperately or as part of a trim package (wheel-well chrome, door edge guards, etc.) ------------------ 66 GT Fastback,fuel injected 5.0, 5-speed, cable clutch, JBA's and duals, 3.40 gears and handling mods...just call me "Doc"

08-25-2001, 11:31 AM	#3
red Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Millburn, NJ Posts: 310	I took the rocker panel moldings off when I repainted and did not put them back on. If they were an option they were pretty common. Do what you think will look best.

08-26-2001, 08:28 PM	#4
thunderbolt Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 380	It is my understading that in 65 the rocker pannel moldings were standard equipment on all but GT cars. I can't remeber if they came on Sprint cars or not but they didn't come out until 66 anyway. But as for putting them back on, I agree with Red, personal taste.

08-29-2001, 03:37 PM	#5
Jaydee Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Conn. Posts: 220	Rocker panel moldings were a $15.76 option in 65 ------------------ 1965 K code coupe - numbers matching - restoration ongoing. 1987 LX notch, 5 spd, stock heads (minor porting) and intake, 65mmTB, 3.55's, ram air, pulleys, shorty's, 2.5" exhaust with cats 13.89@100.25

08-29-2001, 09:15 PM	#6
thunderbolt Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 380	Hey Jaydee, Good info, thanks. Don't know where I got that impression but could have swore I read it some where. Well I guess never swear on a 15 year old memory.

09-17-2001, 09:35 PM	#7
induction The Brit! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Across the Pond! Posts: 694	Well im no "expert but... They were an option that most didnt take on th GT's due to the stripes included in the package. Having both may have been a 'lil over kill but remember at the time you could add as much or little as ya wanted. ------------------ *Restored 1965 Coupe* *April Mare of the Month*

09-17-2001, 09:36 PM	#8
induction The Brit! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Across the Pond! Posts: 694	Oh , by the way , Hi guys I'm Backkkkkkkkk ------------------ *Restored 1965 Coupe* *April Mare of the Month*

09-22-2001, 03:42 PM	#9
mustangbob19 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Minnesota Posts: 125	1965 option. 1966 standard. ------------------ 90 Mustang GT (hatchback) 3.55's, dyno-max exhaust, Mac Cold Air Induction

09-22-2001, 04:59 PM	#10
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	I agree withe bob. My "plain jane" '66 came with those quarter panel moldings. Rev ------------------ '66 Coupe, 306, 300 HP, C-4, 13.97 e.t., 100.3 mph 1/4 mi. [This message has been edited by Rev (edited 09-22-2001).]