Buck Tag Decoding and Info

[Tnfastbk]

This is always a tricky endeavor but I'll give it a whirl. Standard disclaimer on accuracy of the information provided. 3=1973, F=Dearborn, Q= 351C 4V, 05=2 door sportsroof (Mach), 63R=Mach 1, 0022=rotation number?, 2B=bright red exterior, AC=air conditioning, PB=power brakes, ADX=(should be interior color)?, white=?, AM=AM radio(could be changed at final assembly), CS=full length console, PW=power windows, EC=? BTRAC=black trim and accent, RS=rear seat, FDS=fold down seat, DE=deluxe interior. Let me know how much of the above seems to be correct as this is an ongoing learning process for me. bkdunha may have more accurate and complete decoding for you. Chuck

Good job Chuck! Just missed a couple of them.

The buck tag was used for all items that required any holes or weld add ons to the body prior to paint. So things like mirrors, dual exhaust, spoiler, all needed holes before paint.

Here are the remaining codes.

ADX = white deluxe interior.

WHITE = white vinyl roof.

CS = collapsible spare tire.

EC = emission control.

BTRAC = Basic Trim Rings And Caps (includes sport racing mirrors).

RS = rear deck spoiler.

DE = dual exhaust.

Don do you have a complete list that we could post somewhere??????????

 

[hyena429]

thanks all....great decoding!!...kinda odd.says black interior...even know it was white on the matri report..and the seats were white..some one painted them with vinyl paint..but you can still see the white...lol...btw decode a seat tag? hehe..i noticed when the back of mine off..it had this tag back there...but didnt get a good pic of it..came out bad..here it is anyways.lol

 

[lastfairlane]

Took the words right out of my mouth (sorry Meatloaf)

I was just about to ask what code a six cylinder Mustang

was

now I know

L code but not sure about the 88 hp bit

we had the same motor here in OZ from1970 to 1975

and from memory they were 140 horses

anyway mine can still light up the rear tyres after forty years

so unless you guys used a different system than us

something is very wrong

did you use flywheel hp or rear wheel hp?

thanks John

Never let a dog hold a sandwich for you

 

[RacerX]

Here's my build tag. Found it on the Drivers side, behind the headlight bucket screwed to the radiator support like some others have mentioned. It's a 1973 Convertible, 351C-2v, C6, A/C, P/S, P/disc, Medium Yellow with White interior and black accent. am/fm radio, power top, Deluxe interior. No console, though I'm adding one.

Anyone good at decoding these?

 

[hyena429]

don65 seems too be the man when it comes too buck tags..he nailed mine on the head

 

[Hemikiller]

This is the most complete list of buck tag codes out there that I know of...

http://www.ponysite.de/fmcog/to_alt/bbtd.htm

Some apply to 71-73, some do not.

 

[Tnfastbk]

This is the most complete list of buck tag codes out there that I know of...

http://www.ponysite.de/fmcog/to_alt/bbtd.htm

Some apply to 71-73, some do not.

Great list thanks

 

[cobra3073]

:goodpost::goodpost: HEMIKILLER!

BT

 

[mweeps]

Ok the following thread got me and Ray thinking:

http://www.7173mustangs.com/thread-where-did-this-used-to-go?highlight=buck+tag

All the cars I have seen around me that had the buck tag intact were on the passenger side core support. So post your placement and the build date and plant so we can decipher if there was a pattern for when placement changed or if it was random or if one guy wsa left handed and the other guy was right handed putting on the tags!

Passenger Side

Driver Side

 

[sm3570]

Driver's side - '72 sportsroof - Don't know the build date (have to get a Marti report still).

 

[BenD]

mine was on the driverside, '72 grande,.. which reminds me, i still have to put it back..

 

[72MustangSprint]

72 sportsroof, driver side behind headlight. built Dearborn, apr 72

 

[c9zx]

Driver's side. 03/16/72.

 

[mweeps]

Driver's side. 03/16/72.

Great pic I will have to check both of Dad's 73's when I go in next weekend.

 

[Spechti]

My buck tag is also missing. Car is an early Mach 1 from mid September 1970. It would be great if someone with an early 71 could post a pic of his buck tag with some surrounding. Thanks.

Michael

 

[Don C]

71 Sportroof, passenger side front of radiator support, build date 4-29-71

 

[Jim and Jutta]

My buck tag is also missing. Car is an early Mach 1 from mid September 1970. It would be great if someone with an early 71 could post a pic of his buck tag with some surrounding. Thanks.

Michael

71 Mach1, manufactured Dec 70, what's left of the buck tag (at least it's some type of metal tag) is on the passenger side

Jim

 

[OLE PONY]

73 Mustang Convertible, Drivers side, Build date Apr 73.

 

[goodnigh]

'71 Grande passenger side.

mike

 

[MikeB]

passenger side core support, 71 Mach 1, build date 2/24/71