John

"Maximillian Rennquist" <WDSPoontang@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> John wrote:
>> "Maximillian Rennquist" <WDSPoontang@gmail.com> wrote in message
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>> > John wrote:
>> >> $20K
>> >
>> > Back in the 70' there was a comapny named Speidel that used to make a
>> > watch band called the Twist-o-Flex. This what we used to call the pre
>> > 71 Mustangs. At 400 horsepower, you will begin to crack and separate
>> > several areas in the chassis. This is where you begin.
>>
>> Sage advice. I seem to recall similar advice from a friend a couple
>> years
>> ago. Thanks. Something like sub-frame connectors, a G-load brace, and a
>> strut tower brace should help.
>>
>> I'm not 100% sure what I'll do yet. I want to keep looking into what
>> parts
>> went into what I got first. Hey, didn't Ford start stamping the VIN
>> number
>> on the back of the block on the drivers side just below where the heads
>> bolt
>> on in 1968?
>
> I don't recall. You can look for that but I still think the date code
> near the oil filter adapter is much easier. I have no idea what a
> G-load brace is for the old cars. Maybe that's what they call an export
> brace these days. Is this a stick? What gears?
>>

The date code at the oil filter is not readable. It was either a poor job
at the factory from day one, or someone didn't want me to know what it is.
I'll try to do a pencil rubbing across it to see if that brings anything out
I can decipher.

The car was produced on April 11, 1969.

Yep, it's a stick. It has a 4 speed, wide ratio toploader transmission.
The rearend is a 3.25 Traction-Lok (Detroit Locker ). See my signature.

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John - ThunderSnake #59
'69 Mach 1 w/ 390 4V
Wide Ratio Toploader
3.25 Traction-Lok (Detroit Locker)
Acapulco Blue