Differences between 641/2 and 65 Mustangs

                         

1964 1/2     

1965

 Exterior  

Exterior  

* Beveled hood edge and grill side panel  

  * Deleted in later models  

* Hood bumpers have recessed Phillips head screw to secure stud 

* Domed hood bumper molded to the rubber bumper to the stud.

* Slotted cast iron engine pulleys 

* Stamped steel.  

* Generator with air louvers in radiator core support   but large air louvers are deleted. * Alternator  with four small rectangular cutouts in radiator core support  to keep the battery cool
* Slotted anchor bolt and tie down for spare tire.  * Pass through hold-down with hook-type anchor bolt.  

* Horns are much larger and mounted down on frame behind radiator

* Horns are smaller and mounted to  front of radiator core support.  

* Coil is mounted on intake due to lack of space.

*Alternator is mounted to engine's front  cover.  

 Interior  

Interior

* " A " ( for air ) stamped into driver's  fresh air knob.

* Deleted.

* Two fan blower speeds with " OFF " in center position   * Three fan blower speeds with "OFF" in the left position.  
* Door lock plunger color keyed to interior  * Bright Mylar ( plastic chrome )  
* Carpet has color keyed rubber heel pad but no toe pad * Has both heel and toe pads.  
* Carpet stops at inner rocker panel.

* Carpet travels up the rocker panel and beneath the door sill plate

* Interior door handles & window cranks are held in place  by spring clips. * Have raised handles held in place by  Allen-head screws.
* Seat belts are held in place by eye bolts.  * Held in place by standard hex-head machine bolts.
* Standard seats and interior.  * March of 1965, " Pony " interior introduced.

  

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