Mustang Trivia part 3

ponyboy289

ponyboy289

Classic Mustang Guru
#1
#1
Hello all,

I'm back with more trivia,I would have posted sooner but I've been a bit busy shoveling snow........

Ok,Here's some easy ones.

41) What Does G.T. Stand for?

42)What Year did Ford ask people to: "Take the Mustang Pledge"?

43)What was the first year that power Disc brakes were offered in the Mustang?

44) What is a T-5? Why was that name used? (hint It's not a transmission).

45) What Does K.R. Stand for and what year was it used (This question is open to all Mustangs,Shelbies,Bosses,etc.)?

46) What is A "D" code?

47) In 1968 You could order a fastback with a bench seat? TRUE/False?

48) What is a "Grande" ? Why was it made? What years was it available? (Hint it is not a coffee size from Starbucks)

49) What is an "X" Code? What year was it available?

50) A Boss 302 engine was A 302 engine block with special Free Breathing large port 351 Windsor 4bbl heads on it. TRUE/FALSE ?

51) What was/ is the "green Hornet" ? (Hint: I don't mean the T.V. Series, This question is open to all Mustangs and Shelbies)

52) 66 6 cylinder Mustangs came from the factory with 13" 4 lug rims TRUE/FALSE?

53) The Boss 302 Mustang was built to Compete in what series?

54) What is an Export Brace ? Whay was it called that? What cars left the Fcatory with them? What cars should use them? (open to all Mustangs,Shelbies,Bosses,etc.)

55) Who is considered "The Father of The Boss Mustang" ?

56) All 65 Shelby GT350's left the factory with "Underride" Traction bars TRUE/FALSE?

57) What is a "Rally Pac" ? What years was it available?

58) What was the largest engine available in a 1973 Mustang?

59) What year could you order a Boss Mustang with A SOHC Motor in it?

60) What was the interior decor option of 1965-66 More commonly referred to as?

Have Fun and Good Luck..............
 
ford20

ford20

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41) What Does G.T. Stand for?
Grand Touring "CORRECT PB289"
42)What Year did Ford ask people to: "Take the Mustang Pledge"?
1967 "VERY GOOD PB289"
43)What was the first year that power Disc brakes were offered in the Mustang?
I want to say 1965 "WRONG SORRY PB289"
44) What is a T-5? Why was that name used? (hint It's not a transmission).
German or European model "YES BASICALLY,BUT WHY? PB289"
45) What Does K.R. Stand for and what year was it used (This question is open to all Mustangs,Shelbies,Bosses,etc.)?
King Of the Road, 1968 "CORRECT PB289"
46) What is A "D" code?
Pre Production model I think "WRONG PB289"
47) In 1968 You could order a fastback with a bench seat? TRUE/False?

48) What is a "Grande" ? Why was it made? What years was it available? (Hint it is not a coffee size from Starbucks)
A more luxurious model of the coupe versions of the 1969-1970 Mustnags and also available from 1971-1973. It was made to appeal to the emerging market for more luxurious cars that Americans were buying. "VERY GOOD,GREAT ANSWER PB289"
49) What is an "X" Code? What year was it available?
1968 don't know specifically what it is though "THE YEAR IS CORRECT,PB289"
50) A Boss 302 engine was A 302 engine block with special Free Breathing large port 351 Windsor 4bbl heads on it. TRUE/FALSE ?

51) What was/ is the "green Hornet" ? (Hint: I don't mean the T.V. Series, This question is open to all Mustangs and Shelbies)
It was an experimental Shelby GT500 Notch in green with FI and an IRS "AWESOME PB289"
52) 66 6 cylinder Mustangs came from the factory with 13" 4 lug rims TRUE/FALSE?

53) The Boss 302 Mustang was built to Compete in what series?
Trans-AM "CORRECT PB289"
54) What is an Export Brace ? Why was it called that? What cars left the Factory with them? What cars should use them? (open to all Mustangs,Shelbies,Bosses,etc.)

55) Who is considered "The Father of The Boss Mustang" ?
Larry Shinoda? "VERY GOOD PB289"
56) All 65 Shelby GT350's left the factory with "Underride" Traction bars TRUE/FALSE?

57) What is a "Rally Pac" ? What years was it available?
It was a tach and a clock attached to the steering column and it was available from the 1965 -1966 models "CORRECT PB289"
58) What was the largest engine available in a 1973 Mustang?
351? "CORRECT PB289"
59) What year could you order a Boss Mustang with A SOHC Motor in it?

60) What was the interior decor option of 1965-66 More commonly referred to as?
I want to say pony package but I am sure that's not it "CLOSE ENOUGH,PB289"
 
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Mike65

Mike65

Mustang Nut.
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41 - Gran Tourismo
"CORRECT PB289"
43 - 1967
"CORRECT PB289"
44 - All Mustangs that were shipped to Germany could not be named Mustang because they owned the rights to the name.
"CORRECT,SO WHERE DID THE NAME T5 COME FROM? PB289"
45 - King of the Road
"CORRECT PB289"
46 - 289 4 BBL engine
"WHAT YEAR,HORSE POWER RATING? PB289"
47 - Yes
"CORRECT PB289"
48 - To compete with the Mercury Cougar, 69-73
"AS WELL AS OTHER LUXURY CARS ON THE ROAD PB289"
49 - 429, 71/72
"SORRY PB289"
51 - Prototype Shelby Coupe
"YES SEE ABOVE ANSWER PB289"
52 - False
"CORRECT PB289"
53 - Trans Am
"CORRECT PB289"
54 - Cars being shipted over seas
"CORRECT, WHAT OTHER CARS FROM THE FACTORY? WHAT CARS SHOULD HAVE THEM? PB289"
55 - Larry Shinoda
"CORRECT PB289"
57 - Aclock & tach package that was mounted to top of the steering column in 1965/66
"CORRECT PB289"
58 - 351
"CORRECT PB289"
60 - Pony interier
"CORRECT PB289"
 
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lonepalm

lonepalm

aloha moloi`eheme
#6
#6
41) What Does G.T. Stand for?
Grand Touring "CORRECT PB289"

42)What Year did Ford ask people to: "Take the Mustang Pledge"?
1967 "CORRECT PB289"

43)What was the first year that power Disc brakes were offered in the Mustang?
disc were optional on the '65, GT models only "WRONG SORRY PB289"

44) What is a T-5? Why was that name used? (hint It's not a transmission).
Germany, the Mustang name was already in use by another manufacturer
"CORRECT PB289"
45) What Does K.R. Stand for and what year was it used (This question is open to all Mustangs,Shelbies,Bosses,etc.)?
1968 "King of the Road". There was a rumor that GM was going to use the moniker so Ford jumped on it first "GREAT ANSWER PB289"

46) What is A "D" code?
early 65 (or 64 1/2 to some) only, 289cid with a 4 barrel Autolite 4100
"VERY GOOD ANSWER PB289"
47) In 1968 You could order a fastback with a bench seat? TRUE/False?
True, extremely rare option! "CORRECT PB289"

48) What is a "Grande" ? Why was it made? What years was it available? (Hint it is not a coffee size from Starbucks)
Upscale model to compete with the Cougar, my brother had a '70 Grande blue with a white vinyl roof and deluxe interior, 1969-1973 "CORRECT PB289" SOUNDS LIKE A NICE CAR,Any photos?

49) What is an "X" Code? What year was it available?
1968 Fastback with a 390cu, 2 barrel carb "great answer pb289"

50) A Boss 302 engine was A 302 engine block with special Free Breathing large port 351 Windsor 4bbl heads on it. TRUE/FALSE ?
False, it used 351 Cleveland heads "GREAT PB289"

51) What was/ is the "green Hornet" ? (Hint: I don't mean the T.V. Series, This question is open to all Mustangs and Shelbies)
1968 Shelby Hardtop, 1 of 1 I think "YES,SEE ABOVE ANSWER PB289"

52) 66 6 cylinder Mustangs came from the factory with 13" 4 lug rims TRUE/FALSE?
True "WRONG, PB289"

53) The Boss 302 Mustang was built to Compete in what series?
Trans Am Series, the best race series ever! "CORRECT,AND I AGREE,PB289"

54) What is an Export Brace ? Whay was it called that? What cars left the Fcatory with them? What cars should use them? (open to all Mustangs,Shelbies,Bosses,etc.)
An export brace replaced the standard two piece braces that tie the shock towers to the firewall in 65-70 Shelby"s. It helped stiffen the front end for road racing. When was used in conjunction with a Monte Carlo bar it created a very strong triangle between the shock towers and firewall.

"GOOD ANSWER PB289"

55) Who is considered "The Father of The Boss Mustang" ?
Larry Shinoda! "CORRECT PB289"

56) All 65 Shelby GT350's left the factory with "Underride" Traction bars TRUE/FALSE?
False, '65 Shelby's used "override" traction bars. They were considered to be too expensive and time consuming to install so '66 and later they were replaced by underride bars "GREAT ANSWER PB289"

57) What is a "Rally Pac" ? What years was it available?
steering column mounted tach and clock package available in 65 & 66
"CORRECT PB289"

58) What was the largest engine available in a 1973 Mustang?
351 cid "CORRECT PB289"


59) What year could you order a Boss Mustang with A SOHC Motor in it?
2007? HA-HA, PB289

60) What was the interior decor option of 1965-66 More commonly referred to as?
"Pony" Interior "CORRECT PB289"
 
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N

NYstang

Well-Known Member
#7
#7
ponyboy289 said:
Hello all,

I'm back with more trivia,I would have posted sooner but I've been a bit busy shoveling snow........

Ok,Here's some easy ones.

41) What Does G.T. Stand for? "CORRECT PB289"
Grand Touring


42)What Year did Ford ask people to: "Take the Mustang Pledge"? "CORRECT PB289

67?

43)What was the first year that power Disc brakes were offered in the Mustang? "WRONG ANSWER,SORRY PB289"

1965

44) What is a T-5? Why was that name used? (hint It's not a transmission). "VERY GOOD PB289"

Europe, where the MUSTANG name was copyrighted

45) What Does K.R. Stand for and what year was it used (This question is open to all Mustangs,Shelbies,Bosses,etc.)? "GOOD ANSWER PB289"

68, King Of the Road. Rumor had it GM was planning on using the name, so shelby scooped it out from under them.

46) What is A "D" code? "YES,ANY PARTICULARS? PB289"

a 289

47) In 1968 You could order a fastback with a bench seat? TRUE/False?

true

48) What is a "Grande" ? Why was it made? What years was it available? (Hint it is not a coffee size from Starbucks)

the 'luxo' mustang, available from 69-75(i think it was on some II's...)

49) What is an "X" Code? What year was it available?

390, 67?

50) A Boss 302 engine was A 302 engine block with special Free Breathing large port 351 Windsor 4bbl heads on it. TRUE/FALSE ?

false

51) What was/ is the "green Hornet" ? (Hint: I don't mean the T.V. Series, This question is open to all Mustangs and Shelbies)

the shelby mustang coupe prototype

52) 66 6 cylinder Mustangs came from the factory with 13" 4 lug rims TRUE/FALSE?

true

53) The Boss 302 Mustang was built to Compete in what series?

trans am

54) What is an Export Brace ? Whay was it called that? What cars left the Fcatory with them? What cars should use them? (open to all Mustangs,Shelbies,Bosses,etc.)



55) Who is considered "The Father of The Boss Mustang" ?

Shinoda

56) All 65 Shelby GT350's left the factory with "Underride" Traction bars TRUE/FALSE?

False, those werent used until 1966 when the GT350 was 'civilized'

57) What is a "Rally Pac" ? What years was it available?

a gauge cluster

58) What was the largest engine available in a 1973 Mustang?

351

59) What year could you order a Boss Mustang with A SOHC Motor in it?

2011?

60) What was the interior decor option of 1965-66 More commonly referred to as?

pony package

Have Fun and Good Luck..............
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lonepalm

lonepalm

aloha moloi`eheme
#9
#9
Hey PB289, what was the correct answer to 59? I couldn't think of a Boss car that didn't have a pushrod motor till the Parnelli Jones edition Saleen
 
ponyboy289

ponyboy289

Classic Mustang Guru
#10
#10
lonepalm said:
Hey PB289, what was the correct answer to 59? I couldn't think of a Boss car that didn't have a pushrod motor till the Parnelli Jones edition Saleen
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The correct answer is none,even though they were installed into a bunch of early stangs for racing,No Cars left the factory with them(427 S.O.H.C. Motors).That was one of my trick questions.
 
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