1969 Roof Emblems

[Mach1_Kidd 10]

Hi. I am new to the group and just bought a beautiful 1969 Mach 1. I have founds tons of great info on this site so far and am VERY glad I signed up.

 

What I am having trouble with is the truth about the roof emblems. The car I have has them and its a numbers matching Mach 1. The previous owner told me he put them on because he liked them. I have researched several places to find the facts. I have seen both reponses. 1- Mach 1's did not have them and 2- Mach 1's did have them. Can anyone tell me for sure what the truth is. Thsi car has less than 45K ORIGINAL miles on it and I'd like it to be correct... despite the monster buit-in flairs someone in the past had put on for road racing. Check-out my album. They are really cool.

 

Thank you all for your time. Hopefully, I will be able to contribute something worthwhile sometime.

 

Kidd

[cobra3073 24]

Everything I have seen (written and photographs in several different "authoritative" publiations) support the argument that ALL 1969 Fastbacks (to include the Mach 1) had the roof emblems.

 

This, of course, does not include the Shelbys.

 

BT

[prayers1 153]

I think the Boss 302's had none.

[cobra3073 24]

I think the Boss 302's had none.

Yes, I have seen a couple of Boss 302s that did not have them but I cannot remember if they were 1969 or 1970 models.

 

BT

[Mach1_Kidd 10]

Prayers1 and Cobra;

 

Thank you so much for your fast response to my question. I was definitely confused on the issue. I figure the folks here on 1969Stang.com are the most informed bunch around.

 

I have had a very wide spread of cars over the years, from many makers. My all time favorite is this Mach 1... I feel like the most fortunate person on the earth to have lucked into this Stallion. Built and lived in San Jose CA all its life... totally amazing specimen. To me, its better than a barn-find... because I own it!!!!

 

Kidd

[maxum96 32]

All 1969 fastbacks (Mach 1, Boss 429, GT, plain jane) had the roof emblems. The exceptions were the Boss 302 cars (also had the fake quarter scoops deleted) and the Shelby's. In 1970 none of the fastbacks had the emblem.

[Mach1_Kidd 10]

Maxum;

 

Thank you for the clarification. I really appreciate it.

 

AWESOME ride BTW!!!!!

 

We may run into each other sometime. I have plenty of friends in Colorado and we make it back there several times a year. Mostly around the Denver area but we sneak out into the mountains as often as we can and even into Wyoming to see some long time buddies.

 

Kidd

[harlan69mach 21]

All 1969 fastbacks (Mach 1, Boss 429, GT, plain jane) had the roof emblems. The exceptions were the Boss 302 cars (also had the fake quarter scoops deleted) and the Shelby's. In 1970 none of the fastbacks had the emblem.

 

Agree with maxum96. We are the original owners of a 69 Mach 1 and the roof emblems were standard equipment.

[Mike65 475]

Growing up during the 60's every 69 Fastback I ever saw had the roof emblems.

Mike.

[Mach1_Kidd 10]

Harlan69Mach and Mike65;

 

I think, after tallying up all the responses, even Ford would have an issue disputing it. THEY HAD THEM.

 

Thanks guys

 

Harlan..... Original owners... WOW... What a lucky man!!

 

Kidd

[harlan69mach 21]

Actually my wife is the original owner, she ordered it in Jan. 69. We met in December 69 when I returned from Viet Nam.

[fvike 173]

Agree with maxum96. We are the original owners of a 69 Mach 1 and the roof emblems were standard equipment.

 

Another important bit of info in that picture: The horse should be running towards the front of the car, just like in the picture (and on the inside door panels). A lot of people have them running the other way, because that is the direction it runs in the grille (and steering wheel), which is wrong.

[Nightowl 10]

Another thought here on this, is if you have the total quarter panel replaced, the 2 posts do not come with the quarter, but the body shop says they have a tool that they can use to put those posts back on to hang the emblem. Just a thought, and some asking around at the body shop. I have a quarter panel up in the garage I bought new in 1974, from our area Ford dealer, and it does not have any posts on it. I never did get around to replacing it, but now that I have started the restoration, I will put it to good use. :)

Edited December 25, 2012 by Nightowl

[gnatsum 12]

All 69 fastbacks except the Boss 302 had factory-installed roof emblems.

[Mach1_Kidd 10]

Fvike, NighOwl and Gnatsum... some real nice information about or 'Stangs.

 

• The direction of the horses running... good catch... most folks wouldn't notice that.
  
• The posts not part of the qtr... I hope I NEVER need this info.:ohmy:
  
• All but Shellby's and Bosses had them. That's 2 hits for that fact... sounds true to me and I've heard no disbutes so far.
  

 

 

Once again... thanks to all who have took the time to respond.

 

 

Kidd

[MustangChuck 16]

Another thought here on this, is if you have the total quarter panel replaced, the 2 posts do not come with the quarter, but the body shop says they have a tool that they can use to put those posts back on to hang the emblem. Just a thought, and some asking around at the body shop. I have a quarter panel up in the garage I bought new in 1974, from our area Ford dealer, and it does not have any posts on it. I never did get around to replacing it, but now that I have started the restoration, I will put it to good use. :)

 

You have a panel that you bought new in 1974 that you are just now getting around to using? :ohmy: Damn! I'll NEVER complain at the complete snail's pace of my rebuild. :blink: