[SemperFi]

Been reading you folks for awhile - ready to settle down and play & need your help. Need a conv in driving condition, prefer C code with auto, pwr top, PB,PS and not a lot of rust - hopefully not a restoed. Located in WI but can pickup or have transported for the right car/price. Been out of touch with mustangs for a few yrs (10) & not sure what prices are fair. Example: if I found a 66 with previous mention items that is currently drivable (used 1 day a month by grandma/pa), some rust thru on outer front fender & rear qtrpnl, not original color & poor paint, minor rust on rear frame rails near shackle mounts but generally straight & solid with less than 70000 original miles. What would be a fair price? Thanks!

[Horseshoeing]

I really don't know, but prices have shot up in 10 years. I would say that if you could get it for 5k I would get it. 10k I think would be to high. If it was nice It would go for more then 20k

Whats the C code for? I read things about codes and forget them.

[SemperFi]

I forget the codes too. Had to look them up & write them down. C code is a V8 - 289. I figured a car like this would be around 5-7 but some people are telling me I'm too low, sooo if anyone knows of one a would love to hear about it. Thanks.

[orangeRcode]

If my memory serves me:

C code = 289 2V
A code = 289 4V
K code = 289 Hipo
T code = 6 er
J code = 302 4V

I have owned a C code and currently own a J code Fastback. Good luck with your search.

[orangeRcode]

I almost forgot. Welcome to MM.

[SemperFi]

Thanks for the welcome orangeRcode. I'll have to look up your list but they sound right. The only one I can ever remember is the T code for the 6 cyl. There are more codes for the 65-70 years. I have them @ home & can post later if anyone is interested.

[Horseshoeing]

Sure, anything to help.

[Grimmy]

Welcome to the forums and good luck with finding a car.

[SemperFi]

I'll post the code info for VINs. Somewhere I have the codes for data plates regarding color, interior, mfd date, xmsn & axle. I'll have to post them when I find it.

[GTsetGO]

this site normally has some nice stangs for sales in all years. usedmustangsforsale.com/

[SemperFi]

Thanks GTsetGO - some nice rides there. There is one project unit in Fla. - if anyone out there can help bring it to WI I'd like to talk.
By the way GTsetGO - nice image. At first I thought it was a mopar then looked again and thought I was back overseas. Either way - great milage, slow as hell down the strip but great photo.

[SemperFi]

Here r the #'s I have for Mustang Vins:

*Model years 1965- 1970

Digit Position Reference
#1--------------------------Last Digit of Model Year

#2--------------------------Assembly Plant
F=Dearborn, Michigan
R=San Jose, California
T=Metuchen, New Jersey

#3 & #4-------------------BodyCode
01=Hardtop
02=Fastback/Sportsroof
03=Convertible
05=Mach I
07=Hardtop
08=Convertible
09=Fastback

#5-------------------------Engine Code (by engine)
V= 170
T= 200
L= 250
F= 260(V8)
C= 289
A= 289 (4V)
D= 289 (4V)
K= 289 Hi Perf.
F= 302
J= 302 (4V)
G= 302 Boss
H= 351
M= 351
S= 390
Y= 390
W= 427
P= 428
O= 428 CJ
R= 428 SCJ
Z= 429Boss

#6 - #11--------------------Sequential Production Number


These are guides only. I have put them together over the years. I am sure if one would spend time on line there is somewhere to confirm them. Keep in mind when I started doing this there where no pc's or the internet. Most of these codes where taken out of shop manuals and from dealers as I needed them. I know some of the engines r listed twice but that is the info I have. If anyone knows of any codes that r incorrect please let me know - I know most of you r real shy about that!! not!!! Just be nice. Hope it helps.
I have the Data Plate codes somewhere - just not sure where. Can post when I find them if anyone thinks it may help.

[SemperFi]

Thanks everybody - I've received a few PMs regarding clarification so I'll try to do that.
Yes I'm still looking for a convertible. I am in Wisconsin, the car does not have to be here but it would be easier. I am looking for a classic mustang convertible (birthday/anniversary gift for wife April/June). I would prefer it to be running as I do not want a total project right now. Being winter and school & all. Bottom line is I'll take just about any leads I can. I have also added a WTB in the classifieds.
Some of you were real nice in pointing me in that direction - others were just rude, crude, nasty & just darn right mean. It was my 1st post - jeeez some of you need to lighten up or get laid. I said I was a newbie. THANKS!

[Horseshoeing]

Sorry about the just rude, crude, nasty & just darn right mean people here. Thats not what we are about here. If you want me to slap them, just tell me.

[SemperFi]

thanks for the offer - I thought about it but I didn't recognize them as regular / useful members. Thought about reconning their as^#$ thru IP and bitch slapping them but i'm too busy. may have to hit u up later 4 a more serious issue - but thanks.