Re: my first ford muscle car? target: 64 ford fairlane
If the <span style="font-style: italic"><span style="font-weight: bold"></span>5th</span> digit of the VIN is a K, then its a 289 hipo. If the 2nd digit is a K, it just means it was built in Kansas City. It should be a factory 4 speed with a 9" rearend if its a real K code.
K code Hipo was the only 4bbl small block available in Fairlanes in '64. No A codes til '65. Regular fuel <span style="font-weight: bold">210hp</span> 4V 289's (D-code in early 64.5 Mustangs) were created by Mercury for their cars in '64, essentially topping a regular fuel 200hp 2V longblock with the cast iron Hipo 4bbl intake. Ford did use the motor later in '64, but only in the earliest Mustangs. For some odd reason, Mercury coded this motor "K" for their Comets. Parts books show Mercury calling out "D" code for their Hipo 289 (YES, the exact OPPOSITE of Fords being built in some of the same plants), but none have surfaced. All the '64 Hipo Comets that have emerged have been F or K coded cars with special work orders on their build sheets. Any factory Hipo built in '64 should have a 4 speed and a special 9" rearend.
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