How many 1965 (only) Merc 427 engines? Not any 1966-67 numbers wanted

[FERoadster]

Trying to figure out how many chrome Merc. Lightning bolt VC' are original.

Do realize there may have been a bunch of over the counter

Richard >>> FERoadster

[WerbyFord]

I have 19 total 65 Mercs, 12 cars & 7 wagons.
From this thread but you already know about it:

https://www.fordfe.com/427-mercury-questions-7-or-8-of-them-t161955.html

Ccould be about the service valve covers- like any part, FoMoCo would have to support parts for a while.
If they looked really Cool-Groovy-Rad-Boss-Dope-Lit (the kids use all those terms!) they might have sold a lot of extras.

As I heard it, for a time, FORGED Pontiac rods (most were cast) were such popular service counter items that you had to show your car's VIN to get a set.

[ec164]

Have have a nice set of Originals!.........Al

[TomP]

Did a 65 Merc 427 even have those valve covers? Or did it have the Ford chrome pentroofs? That would have left extra breather caps unless they blocked the intake one.

I have to believe they were an accessory. I've had several sets that appear to be factory chrome and others that were painted that I took to the chrome shop. I've also had 58-59 baldy valve covers that appear to have been chromed back then.

[FERoadster]

Werby: oops ! !
Left for a month a day later (the entire month of Sept.) and forgot about the post.
Thanks for reminding me of my forgetfulness.

Richard