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Ken&Shell
Gearhead Posts: 454
From: Mocksville, NC
Registered: May 2000
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posted 10-16-2002 06:30 PM
   
Hey guys. Just picked up a 68 mustang. Anyone care to decode her for he tag was very hard to read. But this is what I think it says. 8T010197010 It's all faded out and that's what it looks like is stamped there. It had GT350 on side but I think someone might have stuck it there. who knows.. Thanks. Shell
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Fastback68
Gearhead Posts: 1035
From: Sucat, Paranaque, Philippines
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 10-16-2002 07:26 PM
Well, it's definitely a '68! And it was made in Metuchen, NJ. And it's a hard top. The mystery digit is the fifth one, the one you think is "0". That's your engine code. Could it be a C? That would make it a 289 2V. The rest of the number is the order number from the factory, including Falcons and Fairlanes.[This message has been edited by Fastback68 (edited 10-16-2002).]
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 14914
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 10-16-2002 07:48 PM
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Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
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capri man
Gearhead Posts: 1992
From: doerun, ga.
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 10-16-2002 08:19 PM
hey shell, how are your puppies??
sorry guys, inside joke!!!------------------
mike r
racing is real
everything else is just a game.
81 capri-7.51 @89mph 1/8
1.54 60 ft.
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mustangs68
Moderator Posts: 15289
From: Hampton,Virginia,USA 1968 Fastback & 1995 Vert MCA#39406 M&M #12
Registered: May 99
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posted 10-16-2002 08:32 PM
Well this guy & gal has CLASS!
sam
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capri man
Gearhead Posts: 1992
From: doerun, ga.
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 10-16-2002 09:08 PM
yup!!------------------
mike r
racing is real
everything else is just a game.
81 capri-7.51 @89mph 1/8
1.54 60 ft.
http://prestage.com/site/site_display.asp?SiteID=141
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GypsyR
Journeyman Posts: 25
From: SC
Registered: May 2002
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posted 10-17-2002 12:56 AM
Hmmm. Look through the windshield
at the PASSENGER side of the dashboard and see if the VIN there is more readable.
Don't ask why Ford put it there. It's a 68-only thing.
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 6421
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 10-17-2002 01:14 AM
A 68  J/K.
Congrats on the new car.SCOOP ------------------
2.26 60'S
14.9 @ 90.86MPH 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8"3.40 TracLoc,Cragar SS,Black Suede. https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Fastymz.html
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mustangs68
Moderator Posts: 15289
From: Hampton,Virginia,USA 1968 Fastback & 1995 Vert MCA#39406 M&M #12
Registered: May 99
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posted 10-17-2002 06:24 AM
Don't ask why Ford put it there. It's a 68-only thing. Its because we'er so dang Special..shoot anyone can have the VIN on the wrong side... sam
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Ken&Shell
Gearhead Posts: 454
From: Mocksville, NC
Registered: May 2000
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posted 10-17-2002 09:15 AM
That's where I found that one.. That was the only one I could find. I will look and see if it was a C and not an 0. It is in fairly good condition, all original body panels.. Definately needs some interior work. But she runs.. Needs a carb rebuild kit but that's to be expected. I will try to snag the Digital and take a pic. And Mike, those puppies are just fine, thank you..  Good luck this weekend.. Shell
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Ken&Shell
Gearhead Posts: 454
From: Mocksville, NC
Registered: May 2000
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posted 10-20-2002 11:01 AM
Thanks for help guys.. It is a C.. Found the tag under the hood and it was more readible there. It appears she still has the 289 in it from factory. All in all, I think I got a sweet little car here..
Shell
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 14914
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 10-20-2002 11:06 AM
Now you can be another 68 owning 65 wannabee Shell.  ------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
MCA member# 53321
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00, '01, & '02
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28
Professional Manwhore
The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
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Ken&Shell
Gearhead Posts: 454
From: Mocksville, NC
Registered: May 2000
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posted 10-21-2002 12:11 PM
Yeah you are right Alex. But the price was right!! Oh and it was factory lime green.. Yuck! Shell
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Ken&Shell
Gearhead Posts: 454
From: Mocksville, NC
Registered: May 2000
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posted 10-21-2002 04:11 PM
I know I replied to this earlier.. But Where did it go???Oh well,, Yes Alex, you are right!! But you have to start somewhere... The Original color on the car was Lime Green.. YUCK... who's idea was that? Shell
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