1965 Mustang
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 SHELBY COLLECTIBLES 1 64 WAVE 11 SET OF 12 MUSTANGS  US $49.95
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 JL 2009 Forty Years 40th Anniversary F Set of 12 Cars US $23.99
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 Mustang 1965 73 Grab A Trak® Coil Spring Pad Kit US $83.99
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 Mustang Interior Windlace by the Foot Black 65 73 US $1.00
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 1970 81 GM NOS Camaro Firebird Manual Upper Shift Boot US $29.99
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 9Checkered Wallpaper Border NASCAR Car Diner Racing F1 US $19.95
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 CHRYSLER MOPAR GROUP 27 RESTORATION BATTERY 1965 1968 US $229.00
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 FORD MUSTANG Solid Chrome Lug Nuts 14 15 16 17 18 RIMS US $24.95
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 Johnny Lightning 2010 FOREVER 64 R3 Set of 12 Cars US $17.99
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 67 68 Mustang Cougar A C HOSE TUBE CLAMP 1967 1968 AC US $16.99
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 1965 66 Ford Mustang 5X LED Gauge Cluster Light Kit US $44.95
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 68 74 Camaro Firebird Nova Firewall Cowl Seal kit k930 US $23.99
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 Mustang 65 73 1 Poly Coil Spring Insulator Pads US $19.95
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 1965 66 FORD MUSTANG HOOD EMBLEM LETTERS $1 ship US $12.30
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 Mustang 65 66 Grab A Trak® Upper Control Arm Shaft Kit US $25.60
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 FORD 9 Ring and Pinion Gear Set 411 Ratio SALE US $117.71
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 1965 FORD MUSTANG BLUE 164 DIECAST MUSCLE CAR GARGE US $5.99
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 GROUP 24 MOPAR RESTORATION BATTERY YELLOW 1965 1974 US $209.00
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 1965 1966 65 66 Mustang Fastback deck lid assembly GT US $99.95
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 65 68 Mustang PCV Hose with Ford Logo 260 289 302 US $14.95
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 1965 DODGE CHARGER CORONET PLYMOUTH BARRACUDA LICENSE US $7.99
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 1964 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible Top Cylinder Ram US $139.00
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 SHELBY COLLECTIBLES 1 64 WAVE 7 SET OF 12 MUSTANGS US $49.95
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 BUILD HI PERF 289 302 390 428 429 FORD ENGINE on BUDGET US $16.79
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 1965 66 MUSTANG EMBLEM KIT COUPE CONVERTIBLE V8 US $39.99
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 61 62 63 64 65 FORD FAIRLANE BODY PARTS and ADJUST BOOK US $9.99
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 Classic Mustang Parts Catalog 65666768697071 73 US $5.00
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 1965 1966 Mustang 6 Cylinder Rear 9 Drum Brake Bracket US $17.95
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 1965 1966 Mustang OEM Coupe Weatherstripping Seal Kit US $169.95
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 1965 1973 Mustang Bronco Alternator Bracket Set 289 302 US $15.95
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 1965 1968 Ford Mustang Back Up Light Lens Kit NEW US $2.95
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 Ford and Mustang Data Plate Warranty Tag Rivet US $8.95
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 62 69 Nova Camaro Chevelle GM Dome Lamp Lens k35 US $6.95
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 65 Ford Mustang Dash Instrument Cluster Bezel 1965 NEW US $50.00
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 Johnny Lightning 1965 Ford Mustang 1 24 Diecast Cars US $16.95
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 1964 1973 Ford Mustang and Shelby Serial Number Decoder US $9.99
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 Mustang 65 66 Rubber Strut Rod Bushings US $23.70
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 New 1964 1965 1966 Mustang Taillight Lens 64 65 66 US $5.95
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 1964 72 Chevrolet Chevelle convertible boot slide rail US $85.00
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 64 65 66 67 68 70 MUSTANG HEADLIGHT RING NEW US $7.95
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 Greenlight 1965 Ford Mustang GT BJAB R8 US $4.99
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 65 66 67 68 69 70 Mustang Seat Belt Shoulder Retract US $199.95
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 64 65 66 Mustang UnderDash A C SYSTEM 1964 1965 1966 AC US $950.00
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 63 74 FORD MAVERICK PARTS INTERCHANGE 70 71 72 73 74 US $9.99
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 65 73 MUSTANG ADJUSTABLE HOOD BUMPER US $4.95
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 SHELBY MUSTANG GT 350 GT350 SPEC SHEET BROCHURE1966 US $12.99
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 2005 2009 MUSTANG Billet fuel door black US $92.95
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 1965 66 FENDER EMBLEM MUSTANG W ALTERNATOR 16098B US $7.99
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 1964 1972 FORD Autolite Sta Ful Battery 500 amps Grp 27 US $276.25
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 Mustang Cobra Camaro Firebird Nova Hood Pin set T4095 US $29.99
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 67 73 COUGAR A C QUICK DISCONNECT 68 69 70 71 72 AC US $29.99
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 67 68 69 70 03 05 06 07 MUSTANG MACH 1 COLOR HISTORY US $15.95
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 1964 65 66 67 68 FORD MUSTANG C4 TRANSMISSION MANUAL US $9.99
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 1964 66 Thunderbird A C Parts Catalog 64 1965 1966 AC US $5.00
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 1967 1968 FORD MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE WELL LINER USA MADE US $22.99
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 1969 1970 1971 FORD MUSTANG MACH 1 AUTOLITE BATTERY TAG US $6.99
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 1963 1964 1965 FORD FAIRLANE HARDTOP HEADLINER US $52.99
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 1965 68 FALCON COMET FAIRLANE Door Hinge PIN US $4.99
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 42 71 Ford Mercury Rambler Kaiser Transmission Seal US $30.00
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 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 Mustang bumper pad set NEW US $2.50
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 1965 1975 FORD MUSTANG TRUNK PAINT OK INSPECT DECAL US $5.99
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 1962 1975 FORD GALAXIE FAIRLANE TORINO TRUNK PAINT OK US $5.99
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 1965 Ford Mustang Dealer Accessory Price List US $6.99
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 GREENLIGHT 164 WHITE 1965 SHELBY GT350 MUSTANG US $5.99
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 85mm Spark Plug Wires 19646566676869 Ford Mustang US $39.99
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 Hog Ring Kit Bulk 500 US $9.95
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 SHELBY 2008 ANNUAL TERLINGUA GT40 WINS SUPER SNAKE US $19.95
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 1964 1966 Ford Thunderbird convertible top cylinder ram US $139.00
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 1964 1966 Olds Cutlass 442 F 85 convertible top pump US $229.00
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 63 74 FORD MERCURY LINCOLN INTERCHANGE 63 64 65 66 67 US $9.99
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 1950 65 FORD PARTS INTERCHANGE 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 US $9.99
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 1965 FORD MUSTANG FASTBACK FACTORY PHOTO POSTER 85 US $8.99
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 NOS Ford A C Expansion Valve Mustang Thunderbird Cougar US $50.00
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 60 72 CHEVY IMPALA 2500pg INTERCHANGE 60 61 62 63 64 65 US $18.99
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 FORD MUSTANG ALL ALUMINUM RADIATOR 65 66 V 8 2 ROW US $129.00
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 Greenlight Cruise In 1965 Ford Mustang GT US $2.99
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 FORD MUSTANG ALL ALUMINUM RADIATOR 65 66 V 8 US $119.00
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 1965 65 1966 66 Mustang 200 6 Cyl Drum Brake Spindle RH US $71.95
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 OIL PAN FORD SBF MUSTANG GALAXY V8 1965 1987 Chromed US $30.00
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 66 89 Bronco Script Brake Pedal Pad for Automatic Trans US $16.95
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 1966 77 Bronco Spare Tire Retainer Plate STAINLESS US $29.95
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 1966 77 Bronco Jack Strap Stainless SteeL US $21.95
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 1964 1 2 1965 FORD MUSTANG EXPLODED VIEW PARTS MANUAL US $14.99
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 Sacrificial Anode Radiator Cap Stops Electrolysis RC 30 US $19.95
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 1964 1965 1966 Mustang outsideexterior MIRROR NEW US $22.95
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 Ford Water Pump Stud Kit 302 38 46 50 58 Mustang US $10.97
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 1965 1966 MUSTANG PONY STEERING WHEEL WITH CAP 65 66 US $299.95
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 Nice New Shelby Right Parts Girl Sign US $60.00
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 1967 81 GM Standard Door Window handle CLR KNOB K037597 US $7.99
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 65 66 67 68 69 70 MUSTANG BACK UP LAMP LENS GASKET NEW US $1.00
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 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 MUSTANG BACK REAR GLASS GREEN US $279.00
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 EXTERNAL VOLTAGE REGULATOR FORD MUSTANG 1965 86 MORE US $12.95
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 New 64 65 66 Mustang Master Cylinder Cap Seal Chrome US $14.95
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 1965 66 MUSTANG PARK LIGHT KIT US $55.00
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 1965 1966 1967 1968 1970 Impala convertible hose set US $100.00
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 1965 Shelby Mustang GT350 Jada BTM 137 164 Scale VHTF US $5.99
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 Ford Mustang Mercury Comet 1962 80 Trans Mount MT2253 US $3.75
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 1968 70 Embossed GM Blue Door Decal PD8001 Camaro Nova US $3.95
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 1965 73 Mustang Headlamp Retaining Ring NEW US $8.95
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Vin Decoder for Classic Mustangs - The Key to Finding the Correct Mustang Parts
You have decided to restore your classic Mustang, or research one to restore, but how do you find out what Mustang parts your particular pony car rolled off the line with? Knowing the vehicle identification number – the VIN will guide you in discovering what was installed on your Mustang when it was brand new. Since we are only talking about restoring a classic Mustang, these codes will only cover what are considered the first generation Mustangs, 1965-1973.
Finding the VIN plate is the first step. The first two year models have the VIN under the hood on the edge of the driver side fender, 1968 models display the VIN at the base of the front windshield where it meets the dash on the passenger side while later models display the VIN on the driver side. The VIN plate may also be riveted to the jamb of the driver side door. Note that you may not find the original data plate, reasons for this could include cases where the door has been previously swapped out, the plate was removed or lost over the years.
The VIN decode follows a basic standard. From left to right the first digit is the last digit of the model year, the code for the assembly plant (1 digit), body style (2 digits), engine code (1 digit), followed by the consecutive unit number. Each model year has some variation on the Mustang parts; the model years are decoded below.
*Key
cu = Cubic Inch Displacement
2B or4B = 2 or 4 Barrel Carburetor
1965 (1964½ to enthusiasts, but no model year 64½ actually exists)
5=Last digit of Model Year (1965)
F=Assembly Plant (F-Dearborn, R-San Jose, T-Metuchen)
08=Body Code (07-hardtop, 08-convertible, 09-fastback)
U=Engine Code (early 1965 or1964½- U-170c V6, F-260c V8, D-289c V8), (late 1965: A-289c V8 4B, C-289c V8 2B, K-289c V8 4B HP, T-200c V6)
100005=Consecutive unit number – the order this Mustang was built in the factory.
1966
6=Last digit of Model Year (1966)
F=Assembly Plant (F-Dearborn, R-San Jose, T-Metuchen)
08=Body Code (07-hardtop, 08-convertible, 09-fastback)
A=Engine Code (A-289c V8 4B, C-289c V8 2B, K-289c 4B HP, T-200c V6)
100005=Consecutive unit number
1967
7=Last digit of Model Year (1967)
F=Assembly Plant (F-Dearborn, R-San Jose, T-Metuchen)
01=Body Code (01-hardtop, 02-fastback, 03-convertible)
C=Engine Code (A-289c V8 4B, C-289 c V8 2B, K-289c 4B HP, S-390c V8 4 B Big Block, T-200c V6)
100005=Consecutive unit number
1968
8=Last digit of Model Year (1968)
F=Assembly Plant (F-Dearborn, R-San Jose, T-Metuchen)
01=Body Code (01-hardtop, 02-fastback, 03-convertible)
C=Engine Code (C-289 c V8 2B, F-302c V8 2B, J-302c V8 4B, S-390c V8 4B Big Block, R-428c V8 4B Cobra Big Block, W-427c V8 4B Big Block, T-200c V6)
100005=Consecutive unit number
1969
9=Last digit of Model Year (1969)
F=Assembly Plant (F-Dearborn, R-San Jose, T-Metuchen)
01=Body Code (01-hardtop, 02-Sportsroof, 03-convertible)
F=Engine Code (F-302c V8 2B, G-302c V8 4B Boss, H-351c V8 2B, L-250c V6, M-351c V8 4B, Q-428c V8 4B Cobra Jet Big Block, R-428c V8 4B Cobra Jet Big Block Ram Air, T-200c V6, Z-429c V8 4B Boss)
100005=Consecutive unit number
1970
0=Last digit of Model Year (1970)
F=Assembly Plant (F-Dearborn, R-San Jose, T-Metuchen)
01=Body Code (01-hardtop, 02-Sportsroof, 03-convertible, 04-Grande, 05-Mach 1)
F=Engine Code (F-302c V8 2B, G-302c V8 2B Boss, H-351c V8 2B, L-250c V6, M-351c V8 2B, Q-428c V8 2B Cobra Jet Big Block, R-428c V8 2B Cobra Jet Big Block Ram Air, T-200c V6, Z-429c V8 2B Boss)
100005=Consecutive unit number
1971
1=Last digit of Model Year (1971)
F=Assembly Plant (F-Dearborn, R-San Jose, T-Metuchen)
01=Body Code (01-hardtop, 02-Sportsroof, 03-convertible, 04-Grande, 05-Mach 1)
F=Engine Code (C-429c V8 2B Cobra Jet, F-302c V8 2B, H-351c V8 2B, J-429c V8 2B Cobra Jet Ram Air, L-250c V6, M-351c V8 2B, Q-428c V8 2B Ram Air, R-351c V8 2B Boss)
100005=Consecutive unit number
1972
2=Last digit of Model Year (1972)
F=Assembly Plant (F-Dearborn, R-San Jose, T-Metuchen)
01=Body Code (01-hardtop, 02-Sportsroof, 03-convertible, 04-Grande, 05-Mach 1)
F=Engine Code (F-302c V8 2B, H-351c V8 2B, L-250c V6, Q-351c V8 2B, R-351c V8 2B High Output)
100005=Consecutive unit number
1973
3=Last digit of Model Year (1973)
F=Assembly Plant (F-Dearborn, R-San Jose, T-Metuchen)
01=Body Code (01-hardtop, 02-Sportsroof, 03-convertible, 04-Grande, 05-Mach 1)
F=Engine Code (F-302c V8 2B, H-351c V8 2B, L-250c V6, Q-351c V8 2B)
100005=Consecutive unit number
The data plate holds a plethora of information. If you can find the original one for your Mustang you can determine the original color, trim style, the date it was manufactured, District Sales Office number, rear axle identification, and transmission. If the data plate VIN info is different than the VIN plate on the fender or windshield, you'll need to investigate further. Search online for Mustang VIN and data plate decoders to help you decipher the information for your classic Mustang.
Happy Hunting!
About the Author
James grew up coveting classic Mustangs with the idea that he would one day own one from each year. While that didn't quite work out, James was able to assemble an online Mustang parts site to make sure that those who are restoring their Mustangs can find their parts and accessories. See for yourself at RestoreMustangs.com.
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