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hello everyone im from monterrey mexico and finally my dream came true. i just got a 71 hardtop mustang with the 351 cleveland. the car is in pretty good shape. but some parts of the engine are missing. now i m working to find those parts. but my first questions its that i m trying to rebuild this car the closest to the one coming out of the factory so i just want to know. do you know wich front grille correspond to my model?? and what about the gas cap.

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here are some pictures.

I believe you would have to get a Marti report to know sor sure. I would bet that the hood is not original to the car though. Coupes in Mexico may have been equipped different than in the states though.

Gas cap should be the twist on style not the pop open one based upon what is still there

http://www.drakeautomotivegroup.com/Store/Product/D1ZZ-9030-A.aspx?wid=141

or this which is updated for security http://www.drakeautomotivegroup.com/Store/Product/D1ZZ-9030-B.aspx?wid=141

Welcome to the sight from North Carolina. ::welcome:: You've come to the right place for the answers you seek!

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Hard to say about your correct grill. If you are wanting to build it stock, you should purchase a Marti report.

I will give you much information on the original configuration of your car.

https://www.martiauto.com/reports2.cfm

Gas cap - probably http://www.mustangproject.com/images/Products/D1ZZ-9030-A.jpg

Ray

well maybe i should change the question what i m trying to say its that is it possible that this model came with this grill

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well maybe i should change the question what i m trying to say its that is it possible that this model came with this grill

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The "short" answer is YES, your 1971 hardtop could have come with that "honeycomb" grille IF it was a "Sports Hardtop." The Sports Hardtop was "dressed up" and did have the honeycomb grille (like the one in your picture) which was usually found on the 1971 Mach 1 and Boss 351. The Sports Hardtop would have also had a color-keyed urethane bumper, a non-functional NASA (NACA) hood (like the one in your picture) Boss 351 side stripes, and the lower body side paint.

Again, as previously noted, the best way to determine how yours came from the "factory" is to order the Marti report.

BT

perfect. i think i got a clear idea now. thanks to everyone who has anwser this.

That grill would look right with that hood. Look at the wiring in the front of your car to see if there are bulb sockets hanging loose, which would indicate if that style grill was on it originally.

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Welcome to the the site from Virginia! I agree, the grill goes with the hood you have, but invest in the Marti report if your going for a near stock resto.

Welcome from the ever changing weather state of Virginia. You will learn lots here, I have only been here about a week and have learned so much. Sweet ride wish mine was in that good of shape!

As Cobra has all ready stated your car could have had the honeycomb grill. Only a Marti report will document that. In all probability your car came with the standard coupe grill without the NASA hood - IF you want total originality. The Marti report will tell you.

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