Tracing Mustang origin

sneakyd1_old · January 28, 2007 at 5:50 PM

The door tag on my 65 K code is missing so I'm unable to determine how the car was originally built. I'd like to replace the tag, but need the info first.

Also, does anyone still keep the original Ford records as to who the selling dealer was? I'm pretty sure the car has always been in the local area, but can't verify.

Thanks,

Dwane Kepler

CharlesTurner · January 28, 2007 at 7:40 PM

With some detective work, including a thorough examination of the car, you should be able to determine all the codes except for the DSO. If you post your VIN, we can check the In Search of Mustangs book and narrow down your scheduled build date.

I have never heard of anyone having records of all the dealers for 65/66.

RPM_old · February 21, 2007 at 7:59 PM

How would you go about finding the info for door tag?Does the fenders etc.have date codes on them like some of the other Ford cars?I too would like to replace lost door tag.

65gt_old · February 23, 2007 at 8:12 AM

I'm still looking for a copy of "In Search of Mustangs". No luck on Amazon, eBay, etc. Any ideas?

Richard P. · February 23, 2007 at 12:12 PM

Try contacting Jim Smart at Mustangs and Ford Magazine or Mustang Monthly. I think his e-mail address is located in both places.

64.5 07K_old · February 23, 2007 at 7:51 PM

"In Search of Mustangs" helped me a lot in deducing

most of the info on the door tag of my 64.5 07K as it

hadn't come with the original driver door. And, lucky

for me, it had never been seriously restored and the

original paint was below a poorly laid on coat of

primer.

Any serious early Mustanger's library should have this

book in it.

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