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  1. 66ponies

    Mustang Trivia part 2

    Damn I hardly knew any of them... That's ok, You'll get them when I eventually post the answers..............."PB289" 21) What was a Mustang "E" ? What was it's purpose? What year was it produced? I'll give you a hint It had absolutely nothing to do with "Eleanor" The fastback from Gone in...
  2. 66ponies

    Mustang Trivia

    Ok so I answered the questions before reading the thread and after reading through it i've realized that i got more wrong than i thought right!!! Bummer! 1969 had 4 headlights? Since when, i thought they were fog lights? 1968 was the first year for 302 & collapsable steering? I thought they...
  3. 66ponies

    Mustang Trivia

    Before I begin: I am the proud owner of 2 classic mustangs. 1966 coupe & convertible. First generation 'stangs are by far the GREATEST of all even though I'm really digging the new 2010+ 'stangs. 1)What is the Mustangs official Birthday? April 17th 1964 although they began production in March...
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    replacing data plate

    Alright ponyboy then get ready 'cause i'm really gonna pick your brain!!! As I said I found a website that lists all the options/colors/interiors for '66 along with their price and now I've got a few questions about them. So instead of going back and forward with replies to this thread i'll pm...
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    replacing data plate

    Ponyboy, so basically I'm S.O.L. unless I find that build sheet. I haven't gotten a chance to check behind the cluster but i highly doubt its there. I can remember on numerous occasions where my father took the cluster out to work behind the dash but i'll give it a try. On a good note, i...
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    replacing data plate

    ok so the car doesn't have the buck tag screwed to the upper fender well nor anywhere else under the hood.:( The fender well didn't even have a hole for the screw that holds the tag. Though it should've had it at one point seeing that my stang was made at the plant(michigan) that used the buck...
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    replacing data plate

    Hey ponyboy thanx again for helping me out! Basically the only info I have of this car is the VIN. I've checked martiauto.com and found nothing. Their door tags are made with the info you give them so that wouldn't help since I don't know it's true identity. I don't have the cars build sheet...
  8. 66ponies

    replacing data plate

    So today I decided to decode the VIN and data plate on my vert to see what i truly have and how far off the cars current condition is from the original. The car currently is a: 66 - convertible - 289 2v V8 - auto - Candyapple Red - Deluxe Black Interior What the Data Plate states: 66 -...
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    My 1966 ponies

    dmustang, Melvin's was the first shop I went to and although he was very knowledgeable and does great work, his appraisal was way more than what I expected. The convertible has a lot of rust and he estimated around $60K to get it back into shape. I wouldn't be able to justify that amount...
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    My 1966 ponies

    hey ponyboy289, I can not begin to thank you enough for offering your time and advice!!!!!! I will definitely take you up on that because I havent a clue where to begin with these cars. I'll PM you within the next few days to fill you in on their history and my intentions!!!! Thanks again!
  11. 66ponies

    My 1966 ponies

    Hey guys, I'm new to the club and I'm on a mission to have my '66 'stangs restored back to their original beauty!!!!!!! One's an "A code" convertible with a 289 V8, auto & a pony interior and the other a coupe with a 200 I6, auto & standard interior. I've just begun the search for a...
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    My dads 1965 1/2 vert

    Hey guys, I'm a newbie to this club and am in the same situation as mineralgray02K but with two 'stangs. Both are 1966 models. 1) Convertible with a 289 V8, pony interior and a cruise-o-matic 2) Coupe with a 200 I6, standard interior and a cruise-o-matic Both are invaluable to me...