David, need to ask you again, do you have the build sheet on this car? Code would also be there. The OFFICIAL date Ford changed from metal to paper tag was 2/1/73. There again it was not a job 1 launch, but was phased in for all car, truck, industrial, marine and export applications, so a lot of room for variations considering all the different engines going to many divisions at Ford. My 71 M and 72 Q 351's had the metal tag secured by the coil bracket bolt. The 71CJ and 72 Interceptor 429 that I crossbred to go into my 72 "N" code Gran Torino had paper tags on the front of the right side aluminum valve cover and a metal tag by the coil.
Still can't find my "Good" code book, but rechecking what info I do have , it would appear that if you do have a California car, then it should have "KK" prefix before the 604. That would be California with EGR ,no thermactor (air pump). The C after the 604 is the Engineering design or release level of the engine with A being the initial release. The second letter would be items that would be particular to that engine installation such as "G" for air. The C and 2 on the left side stand for Cleveland engine plant #2.
The single K is a good code for 49 state emissions with EGR, no T/E (air pump). The labels changed again in 74, so you dealing with a one year, one state label, so availability is sorta anyone's guess. I know that Marti makes the metal engine tags, might be worth a call to see if the paper tags is one of their offerings. How "Correct" do you want to be and how much more $$$ do you want to spend! Lol
Steve,
When I pulled the interior out I looked for the build sheet. Found only one small piece of a corner so no chance of a build sheet. I just got the simple Marti so I would know what it came with. PO had also pulled the factory intake and replaced with the Eldebrock Performer made for the 2-V heads. He had pulled the stock distributor and put MSD one in and also MSD coil so no metal tag either. I took a picture of what was left of the sticker on the valve cover but did not notice that my camera setting was not on automatic and the pictures show nothing.
And no this car will never be a show car just my driver. I just wanted the valve cover to be right if someone wanted to buy it.
I had taken pictures of the emissions sticker on the drivers side valve cover and they were no good either. The one I got to replace with is the D3AE-9C485-AFA.
This code book you refer to was it part of the service manuals, dealer issued books? I might have one and not know it. Is it one of the skinny like 4" wide 8" long books?
This is info from Standard Marti I copied pasted.
Serial Number 3F03H214250
3 1973
F Built at Dearborn
03 Mustang 2-Door Convertible
H 351-2V V-8 Engine
214250 Serial Number of this Ford scheduled for
production at Dearborn
04/73 April, 1973
76D Mustang 2-Door Convertible
6E Medium Bright Yellow Paint, Ford #5080-A
CW White Knitted Vinyl Bucket Seats
X FMX Select Shift Automatic Transmission
2 2.75 Conventional Rear Axle
72 San Jose DSO (District Sales Office)
DEALER #: 72E033
Your vehicle was equipped with the following features:
- White Power Top w/Glass Backlite
- California Emission Testing
- F70X14 Belted White Sidewall Tires
- Convenience Group
- Power Steering
- Bumper Rub Strips
- Air Conditioner - SelectAire
- AM/FM Stereo Radio
- Decor Group
- Color Keyed Racing Mirrors
- Tinted Glass Complete
- Sports Wheel Covers
Your vehicle was actually produced on April 4, 1973 -- one day behind schedule.
One thing I thought was odd is it has power brakes but not listed on Marti and don't think anyone went to trouble to put them on. I have another 73 vert and it also has PB but not on the Marti. Was that a standard thing in 73 a sales promotion? The rear drum brakes are also the wide ones with the finned drums. Much heavier than the drums on my 72 verts. Again I don't thing it was changed only 48,000 on car and sat the last 25 years.
Thanks for everyone's input on this.