[Rick Mach 1]

Hi. I am a new owner of a project car I have dreamed of having from child hood. I am trying to do some research on it now to find out exactly what I have to determine how original I want to make it. Today I got my Marti report in the mail but still have some questions on determining if my H code car is a 351w 2v or a 351c 2v. Also the paint code is Pastel grayD5 and the trim package said 3DA. I could only find the 3D- dark red clarion knit vinyl mach1 hi-back. Is the A something different or is it the same? Right now the car has black int. with the red stripe on the high back buckets. Any info would be appriciated. Thanks

[white angel]

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[stlwagon]

Welcome... The folks in here will be able to help.

[Jay H 237]

Originally Posted by Rick West

Hi. I am a new owner of a project car I have dreamed of having from child hood. I am trying to do some research on it now to find out exactly what I have to determine how original I want to make it. Today I got my Marti report in the mail but still have some questions on determining if my H code car is a 351w 2v or a 351c 2v. Also the paint code is Pastel grayD5 and the trim package said 3DA. I could only find the 3D- dark red clarion knit vinyl mach1 hi-back. Is the A something different or is it the same? Right now the car has black int. with the red stripe on the high back buckets. Any info would be appriciated. Thanks

Hi, your car would be a 351w 2v, a Windsor as the Cleveland wasn't available until the 70 model year when both were used.

The 3DA is correct for the Mach 1 dark red clarion knit with high back seats. The 3D is the Mach dark red color and the A signifies the high back seats. The A is added since the high back seats were a separate option available on all models and interior colors.

It sounds like you got a basic Marti report as the deluxe would break the info further down on your car, even further that I can do with Marti's books but here's some other info I can give you on your car,

Your car is 1 of only 507 (possibly less) with Pastel Gray paint and 3D interior (I don't have the A info separate).

You don't mention what tranny you have, but in 69 with an H code motor here's the production numbers for all Sportsroof models, can't say how many were Machs

Code 1 (3 spd) 5,693
Code 5 (4 spd wide ratio) 3,219
Code 6 (4 spd close ratio) 278
Code W (C4 auto) 1
Code X (FMX auto) 23,511

Don't know if you can still see the original Pastel Gray paint on the car but it is an off white color that almost looks white, here's a pic of a 69 Mach that color,
http://www.svs.com/zim/mustang/images/69-D.jpg

[Rick Mach 1]

Hi. Thanks for your info on my 69. I am planing to resto-mod due to the fact that the motor I have now is a 4barrel 351w and I planned to put duels on it. The interior I am torn on sense I already have all the black trim in it and the seats are in pretty good condition over all. I think the black with red stripe looks better than the all red if its rare then maybe it pay off to go more original. But I quess I will have a long time to think on that the speed I am going on this thing. Thanks again.

[Jay H 237]

Your ideas so far won't adversly affect the value of the car. A 4v set up and dual exhuast are still bolt on mods that can easily be reversed if anyone ever chooses. Not to mention that 4v and duals were optional anyhow.

Changing the interior color isn't permanent either, a little harder to reverse with bolts ons due to repainting some parts but still not "permanent". Redoing the interior in black will be easier as there's less color variation than red, blue, green, ect. between the repro parts.

Do the car up how you want it, you're the one having to enjoy it.

[andrewmp6]

Its a sportroof not much you can do that would hurt the value of it.So build it how you want and enjoy it.If you need help on parts or ideas pm me.

[Calponycarsmike]

Keep us posted on your progress so many people forget to update us as they go along.

[nigel]

Welcome to the site.