Archon 10 Report post Posted September 12, 2011 Ok I have a dilemma. My car is an M code but it says it was manufactured the 4th of October, 1969. First question is does this means they did produce Clevelands in 69? Second question is how can I tell what type it is? It has the 63b body code so it's a sports roof with luxury interior I think. I could just use some clarification. Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69gmachine 15 Report post Posted September 13, 2011 (edited) By October of '69, the 70 models were already starting to show up on dealer lots. Production switched over in early August, so something doesn't add up. I'd get a Marti report to find out for sure, or get the freebie version directly from Ford. Edited September 13, 2011 by 69gmachine run on words Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buening 63 Report post Posted September 13, 2011 What is the first few letters of your VIN? Are you sure you have a 1969, or are you sure that date is correct? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CandyAppleRed 10 Report post Posted September 13, 2011 M code in 69 is a 351 windsor 4V, is it not? 63B is sportsroof, but does not designate deluxe interior. Could be deluxe or standard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buening 63 Report post Posted September 13, 2011 Correct. For a 1970 car it is not that straightforward, as earlier cars received the windsor and then they switched to Clevelands. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RogerC 136 Report post Posted September 13, 2011 If your date code is 04K, it was built October 4, 1968. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GriGri 10 Report post Posted September 13, 2011 BTW, I just tried to get the freebie report for my 69 Mach 1 from ford and customer representative told me it is not free anymore, about $40 for it. Might as well get the Marti Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LindenBruce 27 Report post Posted September 13, 2011 Can you post a pic of your warranty plate? Bruce Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CandyAppleRed 10 Report post Posted September 13, 2011 BTW, I just tried to get the freebie report for my 69 Mach 1 from ford and customer representative told me it is not free anymore, about $40 for it. Might as well get the Marti How Rude! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Archon 10 Report post Posted September 14, 2011 (edited) The numbers are 9R02Mxxxxxxx and 63B Y 5W 04k 71 R 5. I'm going to get a marti report. I've already found out that 63b cant be a mach one. It's most likely a gt. Edited September 14, 2011 by Archon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Max Power 74 Report post Posted September 14, 2011 GTs are pretty rare. About 1500 of them vs thousands in plain jane versions. Get the Marti for sure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Archon 10 Report post Posted September 14, 2011 Already done. ohh yeah! :) I'll let you guys know. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeStang 247 Report post Posted September 14, 2011 My best friends brother has a true GT...I found it he paid 15 K and drove it off LOL...car was in great shape but he as already changed the interior color :/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ashleesmach1 28 Report post Posted September 14, 2011 Look at the thermostat housing. Is attached to the intake or the block? If it's attached to the intake it's a Winsor if it's on the block it's a cleveland Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buening 63 Report post Posted September 14, 2011 Where are you getting that it was made Oct 1969? That would be after the production dates of 69 models. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Archon 10 Report post Posted September 15, 2011 All I know is it says o4k which is the 4th of october. I have no idea if that means 1969 or 1968 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RogerC 136 Report post Posted September 15, 2011 All I know is it says o4k which is the 4th of october. I have no idea if that means 1969 or 1968 Post 6 If your date code is 04K, it was built October 4, 1968. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightowl 10 Report post Posted September 15, 2011 (edited) I don't know if this will help, but about 11 years ago, You could write the Ford Motor Company, and ask them about your vin number. If I remember right, it cost me 5.00, and they basically sent me the history of the car. I also found out from my state, who owned the car before I bought it. Again, that was a 10 dollar fee for that. I would say it took about a month and a half to get it from Ford, but it was worth every penny to me. Edited September 15, 2011 by Nightowl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flight96 14 Report post Posted September 21, 2011 It was built in October 1968. I am guessing the production # is fairly low. The change over for model years is Sept. of the previous year. ANything built after Sept. is classified as the next madel year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites