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Thanks again Dan.  Guy advertising a distributor now as for an early Cobra, and this help verify my hunch it wasn't.

Rich

Ok.  Thanks Bob.

I have the alternator at a local old school shop for rebuild.  These guys have been doing it for a long time, but are going out of business this month, so took a bunch in for them to do.

I have no use for it other than resale.  Think it would be worth anything to this community, and would it be worth more rebuilt or left alone?

They also said the push on pulley can be a problem to get to stay once removed.  But sounds like that pulley is incorrect anyway.

Has anyone seen this alternator or have any info on it?  Picked it up a while back and found out something similar was used on Cobras at some point.  The back half looks the same anyway.

It is the same as this alternator on eBay listed as being for a Cobra, although I don't trust that.

I have been told it has a 64 style drive end case, I assume indicated by the dual gussets on the screw bosses. 

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Rich

Here's one of the "Made in Canada" ones. 

Fresh from Fred

Thanks. Love your signature line too.

Can anyone tell if these are originals, or point me to some information to verify?

Thanks,
Rich

Reviving an old topic, but seems relevant. 

Were the early style closed Cobra valve covers ever reproduced? 

Picked up these up this weekend along with some hipo parts.  Supposedly from an older gentleman who bought a lot of stuff back in the 60s / 70s. 

I assumed they were repops due to how nice they were and no Buddy Bar marking, but then I read these didn't have that.   

I had an article somewhere on all the Cobra valve covers but can't seem to find it. 
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Rich

Getting the "Upload folder is full" error when I try to attach pictures to a post.

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Rich

Sent you a PM

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Rich

Hi,

I just got this 3259-1 service replacement for $300.  Don't know if that's a good deal or not, but seems about right.  I never see anything with the LeMans bowls outside of this forum or eBay.  No S2MS number. 

I was wondering what the forum thought of the price, and if anyone could tell me which run or reissue this was.  I know it is not an original as it has the squirter boss and 4 digit date, but still I like it.   

It may end up on a hipo 289 I am thinking about putting in my Fairlane.

Here are some pictures for future reference as well.

   List 3259-1, LeMans center pivot bowls
   Date  2539 - 253rd day of 69, 79, etc.
   Metering blocks
      Front: Left L3259 above 4756, Right - 4754 above a 4
      Rear: Left L3259 above 4560


Thanks in advance,
Rich

Thanks for the feedback.  I'm considering it even if it doesn't have the correct carbs, obviously the price has to reflect that. 

As you said 427heaven, it will look cool under the hood and add some pop to my 289 hipo.

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Rich

Not sure if this is the correct forum, but looking at a Cobra dual quad for sale, but don't think it has the correct Carter carbs.  It has j2-9400s but reading correct ones should be 3258S and 3259S. 

Also, was the Cobra Carter dual quad intake ever reproduced?  I read the Holley version was.

If anyone can confirm, or provide more info on how to authenticate, it would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Rich

Flywheel w/"Balanced to Hipo Engine" marking

more pics

[$2600]

UPDATE:  Selling individual pieces now, added prices

Early 5 bolt 289 block with hipo internals, hipo heads, hipo distributor, hipo balancer, 64.5 Mustang top loader 4 speed, 5 bolt to narrow bellhousing

Perfect for someone wanting to build an early hipo and toploader setup, vintage racer, 64.5 hipo Mustang, early Cobra, hipo Fairlane, Sunbeam Tiger, etc.

Prefer package sale, but will separate

C4OE-6015-C 289 5 bolt block w/hipo caps, new pistons, hipo rods, hipo crank, hipo hatchet, 040 over rebuild, date code 4D20 - $2600
C3OE hipo heads, 21 on corners, matched date 3J19, magnafluxed no cracks - $1700
C3OF-12127-D hipo dual point distributor, 3JE date - $675
C3OE-6380-Flywheel, date 3K3, balanced to motor - $100
C8Z Service replacement hipo balancer - $175
64.5 Mustang top loader, HEH-G wide ratio, narrow bolt pattern, broken bearing retainer - $550
C3AA-6394-C 5 bolt to narrow bellhousing, clutch lever n pivot, engine to tranny metal plate - $199

Total individual pieces $5,999

Buy it all package deal $5,400

Heads magnafluxed and no cracks, have receipt
No VIN stamps or consecutive unit numbers on block or tranny. Add your own or leave them off.

Came out of estate of a collector. Looks like a fresh rebuild.  Mic shows 4.040 with no lip, cross hatch still visible, new cam bearings, but still should be gone through.

*** May be able to deliver to Columbus OH Ford show Nov 27, 28. ***

Prefer local pickup in Galesburg IL.
Can possibly deliver within 4 hours for a fee.
Can possibly ship, have to work that out

More pics available upon request

Thanks,
Rich

Ford Mustang Shelby Cobra Fairlane Tiger