VIN question on 69 Mach 1

DRASTiK · 10-26-2002, 01:02 AM

I'm looking at buying a 69 mach 1 and before I do, I just want to make sure it's a real mach 1. The VIN is 9F02M20447. I don't have the door tag info and I can't seem to find any resources that can tell me if it's a Mach 1 or not without both the VIN and the door tag info. If anyone can help, please do.

Thanks,
Dave

PKRWUD · 10-26-2002, 09:32 AM

I'll go out on a limb and say probably. It originally came with a 351W 4v.

Take care,
~Chris

joinrdie · 10-26-2002, 10:22 PM

I'm not sure if this applies to other years, but on a 73, there is nothing in the VIN code that indicates whether it's a Mach. There's a digit in there to indicate fastback, but that's not exactly hard to tell.

The only place on my car where the Mach status is indicated is on the door tag, so that may apply to you too. If course it's possible that things were totally different in '69.

DRASTiK · 10-27-2002, 01:35 AM

I think you're right. All I can find from the VIN is that it's a 69 fastback, made in Dearborn, MI, and came with a 351W. I guess I'll just have to try and get the doortag. Thanks guys.

Dave

Metal396 · 10-27-2002, 01:50 AM

The doortag will tell alot more about the specifics of it when it came from the assembly line. but that vin number you posted came with these results: http://www.fomoco.com/index.asp?Dept...s&Tool=Decoded

model year: 1969
built at: Dearborn (Dearborn, MI)
bodystyle: SportsRoof
engine: 351 CID - 4V "Windsor" unit
consecutive unit #: 20447

hobgoblin351 · 10-27-2002, 11:43 AM

Without the data plateit's tuff to tell. In 69 it was on the rear of the drivers door, but if the doo was changed and they didn't transfer the tags , you're screwed. The body serial code 02 says ti's just a sportsroof or fast back. Not necessarily a Mach1. Do some detctive work, has it already been restored? If not, is the engine origional, 351W-4v, what about the seats, mach1's had there own deluxe style seats. Also hasit been painted, the Mach1's came with flat black on the hood.
If it's already restored, the guy could have just changed everything to make it look like a Mach1. But without the door tag, dont pay extra for it. If it's beat up chances are he didn't go out and buy beat up deluxe seats and put them in just to get an extra couple hundred. Good luck

Robertson Racin · 10-29-2002, 04:20 PM

You can have www.martiauto.com make you up a set of door tags for $30.00. They will do a complete search on your cars vin, and will be able to tell if it is a MACH. Does it have the MACH int.

The Deuce · 10-29-2002, 06:55 PM

Didn't Mach's have the analog clock? I believe they and mabe the G code cars did. I know it wasn't a base thing.

1969Mach1 · 10-31-2002, 09:34 AM

The Sportsroof option is the Mach 1.
I believe all Mach 1's had the woodgrain interior. Your engine is a M-Code engine which is the 351-4bbl like Chris said.

thunderbolt · 10-31-2002, 06:06 PM

All Mach1's are sprotsroofs/fastbacks. Not all sprotsroofs/fastbacks are Mach1's. Can't speak to other years, but 72 has a different designation in the vin.

10-26-2002, 01:02 AM	#1
DRASTiK Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Yuma, AZ Posts: 536	VIN question on 69 Mach 1 I'm looking at buying a 69 mach 1 and before I do, I just want to make sure it's a real mach 1. The VIN is 9F02M20447. I don't have the door tag info and I can't seem to find any resources that can tell me if it's a Mach 1 or not without both the VIN and the door tag info. If anyone can help, please do. Thanks, Dave

10-26-2002, 09:32 AM	#2
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	I'll go out on a limb and say probably. It originally came with a 351W 4v. Take care, ~Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

10-26-2002, 10:22 PM	#3
joinrdie Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Aurora/Boulder, CO Posts: 57	I'm not sure if this applies to other years, but on a 73, there is nothing in the VIN code that indicates whether it's a Mach. There's a digit in there to indicate fastback, but that's not exactly hard to tell. The only place on my car where the Mach status is indicated is on the door tag, so that may apply to you too. If course it's possible that things were totally different in '69. __________________ '73 Mach 1 351C+.030" 2V, FMX Holley 750, Edelbrock, Hedman, Lunati Cam http://www.mach-sr1.org

10-27-2002, 01:50 AM	#5
Metal396 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 109	The doortag will tell alot more about the specifics of it when it came from the assembly line. but that vin number you posted came with these results: http://www.fomoco.com/index.asp?Dept...s&Tool=Decoded model year: 1969 built at: Dearborn (Dearborn, MI) bodystyle: SportsRoof engine: 351 CID - 4V "Windsor" unit consecutive unit #: 20447 __________________ 1973 Mustang Coupe 351 cleveland 2v heads Edelbrock Performer Intake, Holley 600cfm carb Hooker Headers, 2.5 inch pipes, Magnaflow X-pipe, Flowmaster 2 chamber mufflers with turndowns. Stock Fmx tranny and 2.75 rear end My website:http://www.geocities.com/spddemontc User Rides Index: http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/...splay.cgi?2541

10-29-2002, 04:20 PM	#7
Robertson Racin Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 14	You can have www.martiauto.com make you up a set of door tags for $30.00. They will do a complete search on your cars vin, and will be able to tell if it is a MACH. Does it have the MACH int. __________________ Father/Son Racing 03 Cobra 2.80 pulley Bassani exhaust Autologic chip UPR CAI Pro 5.0 shifter Boost by-pass NGK TR6 11'sec daily driver, on radials 69 MACH1 390 C6 4:11

10-27-2002, 01:35 AM	#4
DRASTiK Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Yuma, AZ Posts: 536	I think you're right. All I can find from the VIN is that it's a 69 fastback, made in Dearborn, MI, and came with a 351W. I guess I'll just have to try and get the doortag. Thanks guys. Dave

10-27-2002, 11:43 AM	#6
hobgoblin351 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 245	Without the data plateit's tuff to tell. In 69 it was on the rear of the drivers door, but if the doo was changed and they didn't transfer the tags , you're screwed. The body serial code 02 says ti's just a sportsroof or fast back. Not necessarily a Mach1. Do some detctive work, has it already been restored? If not, is the engine origional, 351W-4v, what about the seats, mach1's had there own deluxe style seats. Also hasit been painted, the Mach1's came with flat black on the hood. If it's already restored, the guy could have just changed everything to make it look like a Mach1. But without the door tag, dont pay extra for it. If it's beat up chances are he didn't go out and buy beat up deluxe seats and put them in just to get an extra couple hundred. Good luck

10-29-2002, 06:55 PM	#8
The Deuce Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,325	Didn't Mach's have the analog clock? I believe they and mabe the G code cars did. I know it wasn't a base thing. __________________ 1997 Mustang GT "The Freak" - 13.80 @ 101.70, 2.07 60' 1995 Honda VFR750 - not much @ really fast (actual data pending.) 1964.5 Mustang 289 Rice Haters Club Member #13

10-31-2002, 09:34 AM	#9
1969Mach1 HEY I CAN SET A NAME NOW! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,556	The Sportsroof option is the Mach 1. I believe all Mach 1's had the woodgrain interior. Your engine is a M-Code engine which is the 351-4bbl like Chris said. __________________ 1969 Mustang Mach 1Sold 351-4V Windsor, 4 Speed MACH 1 - Moving At The Speed Of Sound. 1979 Mustang Indianapolis 500 Pace Car For Sale - Email me for Info 302-2V, 3-Speed Auto One of 2,106 made One of 405 sent to Canada. Yes those are caution lights, and No you can't pass me when there on. Ricer Hater's Club - Member #4

10-31-2002, 06:06 PM	#10
thunderbolt Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 380	All Mach1's are sprotsroofs/fastbacks. Not all sprotsroofs/fastbacks are Mach1's. Can't speak to other years, but 72 has a different designation in the vin.

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