Introducing an (almost) Loaded 1965 Formula S
The previous owner made some changes:
a) Mopar Rallye wheels 14 X 5 1/2 (only have one trim ring and center, so when I re-painted the wheels I left the trim rings/centers off). The lug studs have been converted make sure all are conventional right hand threads.
b) 8 3/4 open differential (489 case with 2.94 gears) Thank you!!
c) Radio is missing and radio antenna is broken off
d) The 273 had been replaced with a 318 block (casting circa 1980) but retained the original air cleaner, original AFB, and original black wrinkle valve covers. The four barrel intake manifold is a later 1966-67 Formula S version (casting number 2536563) which is not listed on some internet data bases. I assume this later model manifold was needed to match the intake bolt angle/diameter difference of the newer 318 cylinder heads. Actually, a kind FABO member gave me a 273 block, so if I ever want to restore it back to original displacement, I can (see fotos):
The previous owner made some changes:
a) Mopar Rallye wheels 14 X 5 1/2 (only have one trim ring and center, so when I re-painted the wheels I left the trim rings/centers off). The lug studs have been converted make sure all are conventional right hand threads.
b) 8 3/4 open differential (489 case with 2.94 gears) Thank you!!
c) Radio is missing and radio antenna is broken off
d) The 273 had been replaced with a 318 block (casting circa 1980) but retained the original air cleaner, original AFB, and original black wrinkle valve covers. The four barrel intake manifold is a later 1966-67 Formula S version (casting number 2536563) which is not listed on some internet data bases. I assume this later model manifold was needed to match the intake bolt angle/diameter difference of the newer 318 cylinder heads. Actually, a kind FABO member gave me a 273 block, so if I ever want to restore it back to original displacement, I can (see fotos):
