New to Mach 1

[mach71351c]

Don you did well for $3500 congratulation. Mike

 

[Tnfastbk]

Well, congratulations, Don! I think $3500 sounds fair. Now, to nail down the VIN. Then you'll know if there really was a "'Grabber Orange".

Roy (Tnfastbk), how is it that you win every fruitin' contest there is? ::goodjob::::goodjob::::goodjob:: Stop by the VIP lounge and I'll be happy to let you buy the first round.

Don - please post some pics of the driver's side dash (not the dash pad), passenger door frame, etc. so we can see what's up with the VIN.

Well done, in my opinion.

Doc

:shrug2: Just beginners luck Doc. Don, now the party starts wahoo congrats on your purchase. Here is the stock colors for a 1971.

Code Description Code Description Code Description

A or 9A

Raven Black

B or 2B

Maroon Met.

C or 6C

Dark Ivy Green Met.

D or 3D

Grabber Yellow

E or 4E

Yellow Gold

I

Grabber Lime

J, 3J, J9

Grabber Blue

M or 5M

Wimbledon White

N or 4N

Pastel Blue

P or 4P

Med. Green Met.

V

Light Pewter Met.

Z or Z9

Grabber Green

3 or 3B

Bright Red

5 or 5A

Med. Brown Met.

6 or 6E

Silver Blue Met.

8

Light Gold

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[Don65Stang]

MAJOR UPDATE: I uncovered the Data Plate (partially).

 


Here are the pics.

 


The removal starting getting tough at this point so I stopped before I destroyed the data plate ant further.

 


Any ideas on how to uncover the rest of it? ::help::

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[Qcode351mach]

Any ideas on how to uncover the rest of it? ::help::[/color]

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Don't bother..Just get a new one from Marti...Nice score on the ride ! Looks like you may need some of my videos to help you along www.saturdaymorninggarage.com or http://www.youtube.com/user/fuzzenut#p/u

Scott

 

[Don65Stang]

But I want to uncover it...I'll get a Marti report but that'll take 6 weeks according to his site. I'd like to see the info now.

Will paint remover be to much & dissolve the data in addition to the paint?

 

[Qcode351mach]

But I want to uncover it...I'll get a Marti report but that'll take 6 weeks according to his site. I'd like to see the info now.

Will paint remover be to much & dissolve the data in addition to the paint?

I had mine (deluxe) in about a week..Paint remover will toast it for sure..

 

[Don65Stang]

Any idea what would take it off? I'm thinking I'll try a razor blade next...but if there is a better solution that I haven't considered - I'm all for trying it.

 

[Qcode351mach]

Any idea what would take it off? I'm thinking I'll try a razor blade next...but if there is a better solution that I haven't considered - I'm all for trying it.

Whats that stuff they sell at home depot goo away or something it's yellow in color

 

[Don65Stang]

Goo be gone I think...interesting idea. I think I have some in the shop.

 

[Tnfastbk]

Goo be gone I think...interesting idea. I think I have some in the shop.

Did it work?

 

[Don65Stang]

Nope. I tried a razor blade and pretty much destroyed most of the data sticker...the important stuff anyway.

 

[Tnfastbk]

Nope. I tried a razor blade and pretty much destroyed most of the data sticker...the important stuff anyway.

Man sorry that sucks..............

 

[URUGUAYAN_FASTBACK]

Update:

$3500 later... It's on the tow truck behind me. More details when I get home.

Congratulations Don!!!... 3500 sounds amazing and your fun is just began!!

Trully happy for you man!!

PS: Roy won the guess.. Grrrr...

But I want to uncover it...I'll get a Marti report but that'll take 6 weeks according to his site. I'd like to see the info now.

Will paint remover be to much & dissolve the data in addition to the paint?

You can order the marti report with a e mail copy if it for 3 dollars more... That´s almost inmediate

That´s what i did with mine

 

[mach123]

Congrats on the new ride

 

[Don65Stang]

I tried to set up my garage but somehow am missing the mark. Also, I ordered the deluxe Marti Report and will upload herein when it arrives.

 

[Tnfastbk]

I tried to set up my garage but somehow am missing the mark. Also, I ordered the deluxe Marti Report and will upload herein when it arrives.

Try this

http://www.7173mustangs.com/thread-creating-your-forum-garage

 

[Don65Stang]

My Marti Report just arrived!!!::chili::dancebanana::chili::dancebanana::chili::

The report confirms my VIN is the correct VIN for the car that I bought.

Serial Number 1F05H180xxx

DOOR DATA PLATE INFORMATION

80,xxxth Ford vehicle scheduled for production at Dearborn

03/71 Built: March, 1971

63R Mustang Mach I Sportsroof

M White Paint, Ford #1619-A

1F Ginger Ruffino/Corinthian Vinyl Bucket Seats

2 2.75 Standard Axle Ratio

X FMX Select-Shift Cruise-O-Matic

15 Newark Ordering District

Your vehicle was ordered with the following features:

FMX Select-Shift Cruise-O-Matic

E70X14 Belted Tires

White Sidewall Tires

Power Steering

Power Front Disc Brakes

AM Radio

Console

Tachometer

STATISTICS

Your car was one of:

2,438 With this Paint Code

59 With these Paint/Trim Codes

10,730 With these Engine/Transmission Codes

1,349 Ordered from this DSO

9,721 With Tachometer

For the 1971 Mustang Mach I Sportsroof.

 

[URUGUAYAN_FASTBACK]

beautiful Don!! Congratulations!! Now let´s the real fun begins!!! what are you first plans? Make the car run?? New gearbox of fix the original one??...

 

[73vertproject]

Congratulations, Don. No "metal glo orange" or whatever, I see.

Now the fun can really begin.

Doc

 

[Don65Stang]

I posted this on my Marti Report page but thought it would be good here too.

This morning I noticed my car was made on 3/9/1971...so yesterday my car turned 40!

Happy Production Day!!!.::chili:: :banana: ::chili::

In 2 months I will turn 40 as well. Bummer.

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