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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1970 Mustang => Topic started by: Sean C. Gearty on March 04, 2025, 04:48:10 PM
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Looking for some help if the spare is mounted face up (hub cap side) or face down in the trunk.
Assembly date August 25, 1969 (build sheet)
Steel wheels size 7.0 (4 mounted / 1 spare)
Tires F70x14 (type P / Code S / Style R)
this is a non Mach 1, Shelby
thank you
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Looking for some help if the spare is mounted face up (hub cap side) or face down in the trunk.
Assembly date August 25, 1969 (build sheet)
Steel wheels size 7.0 (4 mounted / 1 spare)
Tires F70x14 (type P / Code S / Style R)
this is a non Mach 1, Shelby
thank you
The jacking instructions sticker typically have a illustration that you can determine which way it is facing.
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does anyone have a picture of the inside of an unrestored decklid with original jacking instruction label placed for
a similar August 1969 Dearborn build?
looking to make sure we secure the correct decal to and spare tire placement.
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I show MCA 1970 Concourse Driven and this comes up occasionally. I present my spare facing down as that's what I think the trunk decal shows (to me it shows the back of the rim with the small flanges facing up, back side of the rim). But the decal is a repo and its a little on the blurry side and some judges aren't convinced. I have attached a copy of the Ford 1970 Mustang Assembly Manual, Body, page # 78. Here you'll see that it states "valve side down" for "Reg Prod Conventional wheel" (steel rims) and shows face up on "RPO Styled Steel wheels". You'll also note that the "Bolt" for the steel rim is a different part # (C8AB-14498-F) as opposed to the Styled Steel Wheel, which is a different, longer bolt (part#C9ZB-1448-D). The Manual states "D0ZB All", which I interpret as all body styles.
I did present this once to a Judge that questioned my placement, and his reply was that the "Assembly Manual is not always correct". With that rational, then why assume the trunk decal is always correct and why refer to the Ford Assembly Manual for any refences at all. Another Judge stated he wanted the spare mounted face up, so he could verify that the spare was the same as the tires on the ground (whitewall and correct stripe, etc.) regardless of the decal or other information presented. In all fairness, I don't believe I suffered any point deductions, but have had it noted on judging sheets as an item to "correct".
At the end of the day, its all good, and I get to play with Mustangs, but be prepared however you decide to go.
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Steel wheel is typically front side down while the deluxe wheel is front side up.
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Thank you Al and Bob!
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trunk decals are usually in different spots between MT and DB cars also later 70s dont use the top jack flip lever as its the maverick or 71 mustang type. Also we had a 70 late cj vert here that had the SS tire option .
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Ed what are you referencing with MT and DB? Manual trans and Disc Brake?
Regardless what are the different placements for the sticker?
Thanks.
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MT. metuchen decals are lower than DB dearborn
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Regardless what are the different placements for the sticker?
Thanks.
Here is what I found on cars with original trunk decals
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70 Dearborn with spacer saver tire & wheel
(https://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/gallery/20/6-180325213426-209571617.jpeg)
70 Dearborn without spacer saver tire & wheel
(https://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/gallery/20/6-180325213426-20956495.jpeg)
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70 NJ with space saver spares
(https://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/gallery/20/6-180325204417-209542085.jpeg)
70 NJ without space saver spare tire & wheel
(https://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/gallery/20/6-180325210956-209552074.jpeg)
Likely have a number of more since I stopped each search after finding the first four of each