25th Anniversary Question!

abesmith69 · 11-17-2001, 02:20 AM

Guys,

My car description is below, I was reading on a site that said that in 1990 they had an emblem attached to the passenger side above the glove compartment that says "25 Years" and had a running stang. I looked there today and saw that my emblem is missing!(looks like it was taken off) Is there always an emblem there or just for 25th Anniversary cars? How do I tell if my car is a 25th Anniversary if my emblem is gone !?

Thanks alot guys!
Abe

zepherman · 11-17-2001, 02:44 AM

your discription wasnt below on your post

.It would have to be a 1990 to be a 25th anniversary, but just because its a 90 doesnt mean it was a 25th ann version. I think that the anniversary was actually 90 and a 1/2 but i could be wrong. A lot of the 25th anns. also had no arm rest on the center console. Only the 25th's have that 25th anniversary badge on the dash. Hope this helps

zepherman · 11-17-2001, 02:48 AM

OK, now your discription IS showing up

. I guess it doesnt show up on the topic review while your replying.

P.S. Sounds like something for the moderators to fix

HiFlow5 0 · 11-17-2001, 07:45 AM

25th anniversary's ran from 89 1/2 to 90 1/2. theres suppose to be an badge that says 25 years on it with the running horse. does you car look like it had an running horse bagde at one time? i believe that the are rest delete begain in 90 1/2, and only lasted a short time. so if u have and arm rest u might have a 25th anniversary, but don't quote me to that one.

Mr 5 0 · 11-17-2001, 10:26 AM

Ford installed a running horse badge on the passenger side of the dashboard, stating "25 Years" on the bottom of the badge. These badges were installed beginning in April of 1989 for one year, until April of 1990, the Anniversary model year.

I have no exact start or stop dates on the badges.

After April of 1990, Ford kept the badges in place, but they were now blank at the bottom, so only the Mustangs built within the Anniversary model year will have the "25 Years" on their badges. Ford also had a "25 Years" water mark on the window sticker with the running horse badge during this time period.

The center console armrest was absent on the early-production 1990 Mustangs (mine was manufactured in 2/90 and doesn't have the armrest) but due to buyer demand the armrest was replaced in the spring of 1990.

abesmith69 · 11-17-2001, 01:56 PM

No my car doesnt have an armrest, and it definately had an emblem on the dash cause there is a hole there. Can I buy the 25th anniversary emblem to put on my car, since it seems as if my car is a 25th anniversary ?

BTW I thought the armrest was added the second half of 1990 because drivers demanded it ? If so, then the stang "without" the armrest would be the anniversary addition ? correct me if im wrong

Thanks,
Abe

Mr 5 0 · 11-17-2001, 03:50 PM

Abe:

Correct, a 1990 Mustang without the center armrest would denote an 'earlier' 1990 Mustang. You can check the (driver side) door jamb sticker for a month/year manufacturing date for your car.

The 25th anniversary dash badge is hard to find.
Someone probably took the one from your 'Stang as a souvenir.

You can try the various catalogs and Mustang repro outlets in the magazines for a possible replacement.

Good luck.

HiFlow5 0 · 11-17-2001, 05:52 PM

opps, i had the arm rest thing backwards!

stock89 · 11-18-2001, 12:41 AM

Well, I have seen them for sale at Mustang Resto (88850RESTO) and the people there are great (I swear I get no commission). It appears in the catalogue that the badges are the same size, with or without the "25th" on the bottom. Does anyone think these will be worth more than a regular 89 or 90 without the 25th??

stock89 · 11-18-2001, 12:46 AM

Geez, I wrote the wrong phone number.
It's 866-50RESTO
Part number 04460A $17 each.

jimberg · 11-18-2001, 11:53 AM

You can buy the badge from Late Model Restoration parts as stock89 said if you think it should be there, but that's the only thing that's really different about a 25th anniversary Mustang. There are no other mechanical or cosmetic differences so there is no added value in having it other than being true to the original appearance.

drudis · 11-19-2001, 11:19 AM

The 1989-1/2 thru 1990-1/2 had an emblem on the passenger side dashboard.
This is my bone stock 25th aniversary Mustang:

Also, the speedo only goes to 85mph.

Coupe Devil · 11-19-2001, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mr 5 0
[COLOR=yellow]Abe:

Correct, a 1990 Mustang without the center armrest would denote an 'earlier' 1990 Mustang. You can check the (driver side) door jamb sticker for a month/year manufacturing date for your car.
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My 90 had the emblem but didnt have the armrest originally. I put the armrest in after I bought it. The emblem was there but the tail was broken when I bought the car. I bought a new one. I wrecked the car and still have the emblem. Abe I will sell it if you want. Ten (10) bucks plus shipping. It's only about a year old now.
Brad

abesmith69 · 11-19-2001, 12:37 PM

Sweet, thanks man.

Give me your address and everything and I will send you a MO (money order) Friday when I get paid. Give me the cost for shipping too.

Thanks,
Abe

Coupe Devil · 11-19-2001, 02:44 PM

OK man my address is
587 Trailridge Rd.
Mayfield Ky, 42066. I need yours so I can figure the shipping. I ship everything Fed-ex if that's ok.
Brad

Chevyguy · 11-19-2001, 04:29 PM

My car has a 4/90 build date and had the armrest delete (which I just sold) My emblem has the 25 years on the bottom.

I am pretty sure my 91 had a pony logo on the dash, but IIRC it had no 25 years on the bottom, that was a reeeel late 91 I found a 8-13-91 date on the oil filter ( yes I bought that pony new, but it was stolen twice)

abesmith69 · 11-19-2001, 11:50 PM

Brad,

My address is:

Abe Smith
6196 SE 142nd Lane
Summerfield FL, 34491

Fed Ex, is cool.

thanks,
abe

AIM SN = abe1337
Yahoo SN = abesmith69

Coupe Devil · 11-20-2001, 09:06 AM

OK man thanks. I will get it weighed tommorrow and let you know the shipping. Shouldnt be but a few dollars.
Brad

Tim89LXvert · 11-20-2001, 02:15 PM

I don't think that there was any "Anniversary Edition" for the 25th year. All Mustangs, including GT, LX 5.0, and LX 4 bangers through the dates that Mr 5 0 has said have the 25 years badge. There is nothing making any particular model unique as an Anniversary addition.

It is similar to the 1999 model year. All the Mustangs have a 35 year badge, but only a few GTs and I believe one Cobra were built with the "35th Anniversary Package" that included the hood scoop, blackouts, special seats, etc.

11-17-2001, 02:20 AM	#1
abesmith69 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Ocala, FL, USA Posts: 62	25th Anniversary Question! Guys, My car description is below, I was reading on a site that said that in 1990 they had an emblem attached to the passenger side above the glove compartment that says "25 Years" and had a running stang. I looked there today and saw that my emblem is missing!(looks like it was taken off) Is there always an emblem there or just for 25th Anniversary cars? How do I tell if my car is a 25th Anniversary if my emblem is gone !? Thanks alot guys! Abe __________________ *Officially not stock anymore!! 1990 Mustang GT Convertible, Blue with Grey ground effects and white top. Black Leather interior pw,pl,ps,pm, premium sound system and flowmaster mufflers.

11-17-2001, 02:44 AM	#2
zepherman Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Oklahoma City OK USA Posts: 236	your discription wasnt below on your post .It would have to be a 1990 to be a 25th anniversary, but just because its a 90 doesnt mean it was a 25th ann version. I think that the anniversary was actually 90 and a 1/2 but i could be wrong. A lot of the 25th anns. also had no arm rest on the center console. Only the 25th's have that 25th anniversary badge on the dash. Hope this helps __________________ 90 GT 25th Anni. Did the AOD to T-5 swap, SPEC clutch, Steeda Tri-Ax shifter, BBK 2½ inch off-road H pipe, Flows, BBK 70mm TB/EGR, Ford Racing aluminim driveshaft, 3.55's, welded subframes, Ram Air, 3 core radiator, NOS dry kit 75 shot, and a K&N filter. 12.9 @ 108

11-17-2001, 02:48 AM	#3
zepherman Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Oklahoma City OK USA Posts: 236	OK, now your discription IS showing up . I guess it doesnt show up on the topic review while your replying. P.S. Sounds like something for the moderators to fix __________________ 90 GT 25th Anni. Did the AOD to T-5 swap, SPEC clutch, Steeda Tri-Ax shifter, BBK 2½ inch off-road H pipe, Flows, BBK 70mm TB/EGR, Ford Racing aluminim driveshaft, 3.55's, welded subframes, Ram Air, 3 core radiator, NOS dry kit 75 shot, and a K&N filter. 12.9 @ 108

11-17-2001, 07:45 AM	#4
HiFlow5 0 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Springfield, Ma, usa Posts: 706	25th anniversary's ran from 89 1/2 to 90 1/2. theres suppose to be an badge that says 25 years on it with the running horse. does you car look like it had an running horse bagde at one time? i believe that the are rest delete begain in 90 1/2, and only lasted a short time. so if u have and arm rest u might have a 25th anniversary, but don't quote me to that one. __________________ NewEngland Auto www.baystategearheads.com -91 Mustang Coupe, ex 4cyl (sold) -99 F150, 3" lift, 35" Procomps, Magnaflow exhaust

11-17-2001, 01:56 PM	#6
abesmith69 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Ocala, FL, USA Posts: 62	No my car doesnt have an armrest, and it definately had an emblem on the dash cause there is a hole there. Can I buy the 25th anniversary emblem to put on my car, since it seems as if my car is a 25th anniversary ? BTW I thought the armrest was added the second half of 1990 because drivers demanded it ? If so, then the stang "without" the armrest would be the anniversary addition ? correct me if im wrong Thanks, Abe __________________ *Officially not stock anymore!! 1990 Mustang GT Convertible, Blue with Grey ground effects and white top. Black Leather interior pw,pl,ps,pm, premium sound system and flowmaster mufflers.

11-17-2001, 10:26 AM	#5
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	Ford installed a running horse badge on the passenger side of the dashboard, stating "25 Years" on the bottom of the badge. These badges were installed beginning in April of 1989 for one year, until April of 1990, the Anniversary model year. I have no exact start or stop dates on the badges. After April of 1990, Ford kept the badges in place, but they were now blank at the bottom, so only the Mustangs built within the Anniversary model year will have the "25 Years" on their badges. Ford also had a "25 Years" water mark on the window sticker with the running horse badge during this time period. The center console armrest was absent on the early-production 1990 Mustangs (mine was manufactured in 2/90 and doesn't have the armrest) but due to buyer demand the armrest was replaced in the spring of 1990.

11-17-2001, 03:50 PM	#7
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	Abe: Correct, a 1990 Mustang without the center armrest would denote an 'earlier' 1990 Mustang. You can check the (driver side) door jamb sticker for a month/year manufacturing date for your car. The 25th anniversary dash badge is hard to find. Someone probably took the one from your 'Stang as a souvenir. You can try the various catalogs and Mustang repro outlets in the magazines for a possible replacement. Good luck.

11-17-2001, 05:52 PM	#8
HiFlow5 0 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Springfield, Ma, usa Posts: 706	opps, i had the arm rest thing backwards! __________________ NewEngland Auto www.baystategearheads.com -91 Mustang Coupe, ex 4cyl (sold) -99 F150, 3" lift, 35" Procomps, Magnaflow exhaust

11-18-2001, 12:41 AM	#9
stock89 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Mannheim, Germany Posts: 124	25th?? Well, I have seen them for sale at Mustang Resto (88850RESTO) and the people there are great (I swear I get no commission). It appears in the catalogue that the badges are the same size, with or without the "25th" on the bottom. Does anyone think these will be worth more than a regular 89 or 90 without the 25th?? __________________ 89 LX 5.0 Notchback, FINALLY NO LONGER STOCK!

11-18-2001, 12:46 AM	#10
stock89 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Mannheim, Germany Posts: 124	Geez, I wrote the wrong phone number. It's 866-50RESTO Part number 04460A $17 each. __________________ 89 LX 5.0 Notchback, FINALLY NO LONGER STOCK!

11-18-2001, 11:53 AM	#11
jimberg Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Rogers, MN Posts: 2,089	You can buy the badge from Late Model Restoration parts as stock89 said if you think it should be there, but that's the only thing that's really different about a 25th anniversary Mustang. There are no other mechanical or cosmetic differences so there is no added value in having it other than being true to the original appearance. __________________ 351W 89 Mustang GT Convertible

11-19-2001, 11:19 AM	#12
drudis Moderator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Livonia, MI, USA Posts: 1,194	The 1989-1/2 thru 1990-1/2 had an emblem on the passenger side dashboard. This is my bone stock 25th aniversary Mustang: Also, the speedo only goes to 85mph. __________________ Darius Rudis, Moderator Corner Carvers Delight 1989 Mustang LX - Open Track Car http://www.dariusrudis.com

11-19-2001, 12:37 PM	#14
abesmith69 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Ocala, FL, USA Posts: 62	Sweet, thanks man. Give me your address and everything and I will send you a MO (money order) Friday when I get paid. Give me the cost for shipping too. Thanks, Abe __________________ *Officially not stock anymore!! 1990 Mustang GT Convertible, Blue with Grey ground effects and white top. Black Leather interior pw,pl,ps,pm, premium sound system and flowmaster mufflers.

11-19-2001, 02:44 PM	#15
Coupe Devil Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Myrtle Beach SC Posts: 1,643	OK man my address is 587 Trailridge Rd. Mayfield Ky, 42066. I need yours so I can figure the shipping. I ship everything Fed-ex if that's ok. Brad __________________ 1990 GT, 347, TFS TW Heads, TFS Cam, TFS Track heat, Twin turbos, FMIC, T5. Built Ford Tough Moderator

11-19-2001, 04:29 PM	#16
Chevyguy Backyard Mechanic/Chemist Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Acton MA USA Posts: 435	My car has a 4/90 build date and had the armrest delete (which I just sold) My emblem has the 25 years on the bottom. I am pretty sure my 91 had a pony logo on the dash, but IIRC it had no 25 years on the bottom, that was a reeeel late 91 I found a 8-13-91 date on the oil filter ( yes I bought that pony new, but it was stolen twice) __________________ 2001 Crown Vic Maurader Airbox/MAF, DR chip Edel IAS shocks Single exhaust :wtf: 93 P-71 Vic interceptor Backup car now 90 5.0 LX Notch SOLD 74 Chevy Laguna type S-3 454 under construction Currently apart undergoing bodywork.

11-19-2001, 11:50 PM	#17
abesmith69 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Ocala, FL, USA Posts: 62	Brad, My address is: Abe Smith 6196 SE 142nd Lane Summerfield FL, 34491 Fed Ex, is cool. thanks, abe AIM SN = abe1337 Yahoo SN = abesmith69 __________________ *Officially not stock anymore!! 1990 Mustang GT Convertible, Blue with Grey ground effects and white top. Black Leather interior pw,pl,ps,pm, premium sound system and flowmaster mufflers.

11-20-2001, 09:06 AM	#18
Coupe Devil Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Myrtle Beach SC Posts: 1,643	OK man thanks. I will get it weighed tommorrow and let you know the shipping. Shouldnt be but a few dollars. Brad __________________ 1990 GT, 347, TFS TW Heads, TFS Cam, TFS Track heat, Twin turbos, FMIC, T5. Built Ford Tough Moderator

11-20-2001, 02:15 PM	#19
Tim89LXvert Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Toledo, Ohio, USA Posts: 269	I don't think that there was any "Anniversary Edition" for the 25th year. All Mustangs, including GT, LX 5.0, and LX 4 bangers through the dates that Mr 5 0 has said have the 25 years badge. There is nothing making any particular model unique as an Anniversary addition. It is similar to the 1999 model year. All the Mustangs have a 35 year badge, but only a few GTs and I believe one Cobra were built with the "35th Anniversary Package" that included the hood scoop, blackouts, special seats, etc. __________________ 1989 LX Convertible, blue with white top and leather, 5 speed. Engine: GT40 al. heads, Cobra intake, TFS cam, 1.7RR, etc.... LOLDrivetrain: SPEC II clutch & FMS Billet flywheel, Pro 5.0 shifter w/Cobra knob and aluminum driveshaft through 3.73:1 gears.Chassis: 4 wheel disk w/Cobra front brakes, GT rears and 2001 "Bullitt" wheels Rear: MM adjustable LCAs with Griggs springs, KYB shocks. Front: Koni red struts, FMS "C" springs and full poly bushings. Full length MM sub frame connectors, steeda 2pt. K-brace.Misc.: 130a alt. upgrade, R134a conversion. Photos of my car

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