Original paint '62 409hp 409

[Verne_Frantz]

Every data set needs to include a few outliers in order to be complete.....

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[Verne_Frantz]

More info if someone is interested:

1. the 409 emblems are real, not repro
2. The throttle rod is for a 327
3. The 4-spd back-up switch harness (part of it) is there
4. The holes are in the inner fender for the tach sender (correct for either 300hp 327 or 409 with a 4-spd)
5. The engine harness is not for a 409, but it's been messed with.
6. The cowl tag is legit and shows a red on red sport coupe (non SS)
7. The steering column is a legit 4-spd column
8. The radiator in the trunk is for a std trans but I can't tell which one it is.
9. Valve covers appear to be from a '64
10. The bellhousing would be correct for either a 300hp 327 or a 409
11. The heads have the right numbers for a 409 but no dates are shown.
12. From what little I can see of the carbs, they appear to be correct.

The floors appear to be nice and solid but the photos don't show the front braces which are the first to go. (not repro'd correctly for a '62).

Verne

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----Vern,,,Thanks for straightening me out. I knew there was something different from when I used to spend all my time with &quot;Cousin Eddie:&quot;, but didnt get it quite right......Bill S

[300deluxeL79]

verne, didn't the 409s have a firewall mounted ballast resistor also?

[Verne_Frantz]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 300deluxeL79</div><div class="ubbcode-body">verne, didn't the 409s have a firewall mounted ballast resistor also? </div></div>

Yes they did, and I didn't see any evidence of one on this car, but a lot of things were removed from the firewall, so it's hard to tell. The only sign is that there are no ruminants of the correct engine harness that would use the ballast resistor. (a green and tan wire)

Verne