1969 Mach I or Fast Back

[cobra3073]

Well Folks, I might be taking another plunge.

As some of you may recall, I have a 428CJ motor along with a wide ratio Top Loader in "Fire" (my '73 Mach I). I also have a cast iron tail shaft C6 sitting on the bench. I am putting together a 545 and C6 to replace this combination and pulling the 428CJ. The plan is to try and find a '69 or '70 mustang as its (428CJ and cast iron C6) new home.

Well, I was visiting "Ice" (my '73 Grande) at the Paint Shop last week and the owner noted that he had a '69 Mach I that is nearly complete for sale. It is only missing the drivers seat - - everything else is there except engine and transmission. It has a 9" with Trac Loc, body is straight (in primer), all glass is good. He told me it is a Mach I but the VIN shows "02" which is a fastback. He is adamant that it is a Mach I and claims the '69 VINs all had "02" for fastbacks, even if the car is a Mach I. That is at odds with my reference material.

Anyway, I have ordered the MARTI report and dependent upon what it says, he and I should be agreeing on a price.

So, it looks like another "pony" will be joining the corral pretty soon!

BT

 

[Nance]

That will be a nice ride with the 428 keep us posted.

 

[RocketFoot]

Sounds like a great project! Congratulations!

 

[OMS]

Pretty sure he is correct about no Mach 1 designation in the vin for 69.

I think it was on the door tag though, Marti book shows...

63A fastback standard buckets

63B fastback decor buckets

63C fastback mach 1

Good luck

Don

 

[cobra3073]

THANKS, Guys!

Don, that is good to know as the guy I am speaking with has never led me astray and he is HEAVY into mustang restorations.

The door tag was missing so I ordered that along with the Marti report.

Thanks again.

BT

 

[mach71351c]

428 and 69 Mach 1 is like bacon and eggs they belong together.

 

[Don65Stang]

Learn something new everyday. post the marti when it comes in along with the pics..