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1969 and 1970 Shelby Serial number information. |
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1969-70 Serial Numbers
The 1969-70 Vin Numbers
Locations:
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- Reverse-stamped (from the rear) onto the aluminum Ford identification plate which is pop-riveted to the
dash board near the bottom of the windshield on the driver's side; visible from the
outside through the windshield.
2
- Reverse-stamped into a door tag on the top left-hand corner of the warranty plate pop-riveted
to the rear edge of the driver's door. Shows build code, DSO code, code for body
style, exterior and interior colors, engine, transmission, and rear end ratio.
In 1970 a decal was used instead of an aluminum plate.
3
- Stamped into the driver's and passengers inner fender panel; approximately halfway back
between the shock towers and firewall; not visible with fenders on or the hood
open. Serial numbers of all
1970 cars begins with '9' instead of '0'.
The VIN Breakdown
9 - Model year
F - Assembly Plant (Dearborn, MI)
02 - Body Code (02 - 2-door fastback; 03 - 2-door convertible)
M - Engine code (M - 351; R - 428 Cobra Jet)
48 - Shelby code (in all Shelby vehicles, 1969 and 1970; not used on
any
other Ford vehicles)
0123 - consecutive production number; begins with 0001 and ends with 3294
Breakdown
Same as the first 11 characters of the Shelby number.
| BODY: |
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63C - 2-door fastback
76B - 2-door convertible |
| COLOR: |
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B - Royal Maroon
C - Black Jade Metallic
D - Bright Blue Metallic
I - Lime Green
J - Competition Blue
Q - Medium Blue Metallic
R - Dark Green Metallic
T - Candy Apple Red
U - Grabber Orange
W - Yellow
X - Dark Blue Metallic
Y - Gold Metallic
Z - Competition Green
4 - Silver Jade Metallic |
| Interior |
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see Ford Shop Manual for codes |
| Build Date |
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| A - January |
G - July |
| B - February |
H - August |
| C - March |
J - September |
| D - April |
K - October |
| E - May |
L - November |
| F - June |
M - December |
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| Order Number |
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Ford internal code number signifying the particular order for that build
(i.e. those cars going to Shelby assembly location; Shelby cars start with '8D' |
| Axle |
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number designates conventional axle; letter indicates locking axles
1 - 2.50:1 - J
2 - 2.75:1 - K
3 - 2.79:1 - L
4 - 2.80:1 - M
5 - 2.83:1 - N
6 - 3.00:1 - O
7 - 3.10:1 - P
8 - 3.20:1 - Q
9 - 3.25:1 - R
A - 3.50:1 - S
B - 3.07:1 - T
C - 3.08:1 - C
D - 3.91:1 - V
E - 4.30:1 - W |
| Transmission |
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5 - 4 speed wide-ratio
6 - 4 speed close ratio
W - C-4 automatic
U - C-6 automatic |
1969-70 Production Totals
GT 350
Fastbacks
953
GT 350 Fastback Hertz cars
150
GT 350 Convertibles
194
GT 500
Fastbacks
1,536
GT 500
Convertibles
335
Total 1969 Shelby
Cobras 3,153
Additional breakdown of cars not
included above of '69 cars that were
updated to 1970 models
789
Total based on the highest serial number
SAAC has located
3,294 |
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 01 May 2005 )
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1969 Ford Shelby Information |
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Monday, 31 January 2005 |
A little information about the shelby
The Mustang was completely redesigned in 1969. Many of the previously used Shelby options were included on the stock, GT and now called Mach I's, Boss 302s & 429s Mustangs. Shelby could see the writing on the wall. Emission controls were mandatory on all cars, affecting performance. And now Ford was a primary competitor.
To do the competition up one better, Shelby and his people again made a new '69 Shelby Mustang. The front end was extended with a fiberglass nose, front fenders & hood. The front end was flattened much like the to be `71 Mustang. The hood had no less than 5 NASA type scoops cut into it to cool the massive 428 or new 351C in the GT 350. A convertible was again offered with the same flat roll bar with the clips to hold down a surfboard. Using only two headlights, the large wrap around front bumper area was uncluttered except for a Cobra emblem located on the drivers side of the grill. Fog lights were recessed under the bumper. Twist hood locks were recessed into the hood. Scoops were cut into the rear fenders for cooling the brakes. The side stripe was now located up on the door, same location as the Mach I. The stripes were light reflective. A cobra snake appeared on the side of the roof line, on the convertible the emblem was placed on the top rear edge of the front fenders. The rear trunk lid spoiler extended higher than the '68s. T-Bird sequential taillights were used again. The exhaust outlets were located in the center of the rear, under the license plate holder. (An expensive aluminum piece to replace today.) The wheels remained 15" mags style hubcaps or the popular Magnum 500s, on Goodyear raised white letter F60x15" tires.
During the production year Ford decided to offer the remaining '69s as '70s. Many of the '69s had revised VIN to be '70s. A black air dam or spoiler was added to the front and twin black stripes on the hood.
This was the end of the Carroll Shelby/Ford marriage. Shelby was out of the limited production sports car business. Beginning with the most winning production car ever built and the first American race car to win an International race, the '65, and ending with an overweight, over striped underpowered 1970. What a shame this marriage of talents didn't last. It produced some of the finest American sports cars ever but succumbed to a failing market due to expensive insurance rates, government regulations and questionable Ford decisions. Just imagine, an SVO with a touch of Carroll Shelby
This site is about the 1969 Ford Mustang and contains information and photos of 1969 and 1970 Ford Mustangs. |
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Ford 9" Rear End information |
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9" Rear End axel length information and compatibility.
Year & Model |
Axle Length |
Notes |
| 1965-1966
Mustang |
57.25
inches |
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| 1967-1970
Mustang |
59.25
inches |
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| 1971-1973
Mustang |
61.25
inches |
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| 1977-1981
Versailles |
58.50
inches |
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| 1967-1973
Mustang, Torino, Ranchero, Fairlane |
59.25 inches
to
61.25 inches |
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| 1957-1959
Ranchero and station wagon |
57.25
inches |
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| 1966-1977
Bronco |
58
inches |
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| 1977-1981
Granada/Versailles |
58
inches |
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| 1967-1971
Comet, Cougar, Mustang, Fairlane |
59.25
inches |
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| 1971-1973 Mustang |
61.25
inches |
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| 1964
Falcon |
58
inches |
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| 1967
Cougar |
60
inches |
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| 1967
Fairlane |
63.50
inches |
coil
springs |
| 1972 Ford Van
3/4 ton |
68 inches
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| 1973-1986
Ford Van 3/4 ton |
65.25
inches |
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1957-1959 Ranchero and station
wagon |
57.25 inches |
narrowest 9"
housing |
| 1966-1977
Bronco |
58
inches |
5-on-5 1/2
inch diameter bolt circle |
| 1967-1973
Torinos, Rancheros, Fairlanes |
59.25 inches
or
61.25 inches |
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| 1967-1971
Comets, Cougars, Fairlanes |
59.25
inches |
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| 1975 Mustang
II 8" |
57.00
inches |
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| 1974 Maverick
8" |
56.50
inches |
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Where To Find The Nine Inch Rear
Axle
1967-1973 medium and big block
Mustangs and Cougars 1966-1971 Fairlanes, Torinos, Montegos, Comets, and
other Ford intermediates with big blocks.
1957-1959 V8 Fords and
Mercurys
1977-1981 Lincoln Versailles & Trucks
Types Of Nine Inch Axle Housings
1967-1973 Mustang/Cougar - light
duty, thinnest housing material, small axle bearings, 28 and 31
splines.
1957-1968 passenger car and 1/2 ton truck - medium duty,
stronger than Mustang type, 28 and 31 splines.
Ranchero/Torino - heavy
duty thick wall housing, 3.25 inch diameter axle tubes with flat
tops.
1969-1977 Galaxies (coils), Lincolns (coils), and late pickups
(leaf)- 3.25 inch diameter all the way to the backing plate, coil housings
have upper control arm mount
How To Recognize Nine Inch Housing
Centers
1957 - no dimples, flat center band
up the center of the rear cover, bottom drain plug.
1958-1959 - two
dimples on back of housing, flat center band, some had drain
holes.
1960-1967 - two dimples, flat center band, oil level hole in
back cover.
1963-1977 Lincoln, LTD, Thunderbirds had 9.375 inch
centers, housings were cut away at the gasket surface for ring gear
clearance, one curved rib at the front top portion of differential, strong
but no gears.
Tip On Shortening Nine Inch
Axles
1972 and earlier 31 spline axles
have the ability to be shortened.
28 spline axles are tapered and
cannot be shortened and re-splined.
1973 and later cars have a 5-on-5
bolt circle and the axles cannot be shortened.
1967-1973 Mustang axles
can be identified by wheel
flange:
Oval hole = 28
splines.
Two large holes and counter-sunk center = 31 splines.
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1969 and 1970 428 cobra jet information. |
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Monday, 31 January 2005 |
Mustang 428 Cobra Jet Production Information
428 CJ and SCJ Mustang Production by Model Year and Plant
| Year and Plant |
Earliest VIN |
Latest VIN |
Total Production |
| 1969 Dearborn |
9F02R100002 |
9F02R222884 |
5,449 |
| 1969 Dearborn Shelby |
9F02R480003 |
9F03R483289 |
1,402 |
| 1969 San Jose |
9R02R100002 |
9R02Q193141 |
3,004 |
| 1969 Metuchen |
9T02R100003 |
9T02R218827 |
4,808 |
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Total 1969 (with
Shelby): |
14,663 |
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Total 1969 Mustang: |
13,261 |
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| 1970 Dearborn |
0F02R100002 |
0F05R206571 |
1,758 |
| 1970 Dearborn Shelby |
0F03R480909 |
0F02R483295 |
*470 |
| 1970 San Jose |
0R05R100040 |
0R05R165298 |
320 |
| 1970 Metuchen |
0T05R100003 |
0T05Q168867 |
1,411 |
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Total 1970 (with Shelby): |
3,959 |
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Total 1970 Mustang: |
3,489 |
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Total Mustang: |
18,049 |
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Total Shelby: |
3,443 |
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Total: |
21,492 |
*Note that all 1970 Shelby
Mustangs were actually left-over, unsold 1969 models that were
re-numbered and modified slightly for sale in the 1970 model
year.
428 CJ and SCJ Mustang Production by Body Type
| Year |
Coupe |
Convertible |
Sportsroof |
Total Production |
| 1969 Mustang |
243 |
122 |
12,896 |
13,261 |
| 1969 Shelby |
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245 |
1,157 |
1,402 |
| Total: |
243 |
367 |
14,053 |
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Total 1969: |
14,663 |
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| 1970 Mustang |
70 |
47 |
3,372 |
3,489 |
| 1970 Shelby |
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90 |
380 |
470 |
| Total: |
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137 |
3,752 |
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Total 1970: |
3,959 |
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Total Mustang: |
18,049 |
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Total Shelby: |
3,443 |
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Total: |
21,492 |
428 SCJ Mustang Production by Body Type
| Year |
Coupe |
Convertible |
Sportsroof |
Total Production |
| 1969 Mustang "V" |
35 |
11 |
2,089 |
2,135 |
| 1969 Mustang "W" |
17 |
3 |
1,026 |
1,046 |
| 1969 Shelby "V" |
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21 |
145 |
166 |
| 1969 Shelby "W" |
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1 |
25 |
26 |
| Total: |
52 |
36 |
3,285 |
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Total 1969 Mustang: |
3,181 |
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Total 1969 Shelby: |
192 |
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Total 1969: |
3,373 |
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| 1970 Mustang "V" |
6 |
7 |
620 |
633 |
| 1970 Mustang "W" |
9 |
2 |
331 |
342 |
| 1970 Shelby "V" |
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21 |
98 |
119 |
| 1970 Shelby "W" |
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6 |
6 |
| Total: |
15 |
30 |
1,055 |
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Total 1970 Mustang: |
975 |
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Total 1970 Shelby: |
125 |
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Total 1970: |
1,100 |
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Total Mustang: |
4,156 |
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Total Shelby: |
317 |
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Total: |
4,473 |
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