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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1966 Mustang => Topic started by: Gabe on March 22, 2013, 01:11:31 AM

Title: 66 Stang Convertible
Post by: Gabe on March 22, 2013, 01:11:31 AM

I'm trying to research a 66 Mustang convertible with what appears to be rare options.it is a 289, 2bbl and a has sport sprint decal on the air cleaner…..it is auto, has factory air, power steering, power brakes (all drum), pony interior, bucket seats with a full console, remote mirrors…….I'm not an expert but have spent allot of time with these cars…..the VIN: 6S08C163598……just wondering about the combination as well as the sport sprint decal on the air cleaner…..it all appears original……not restored……thank you for your assistance,

Title: Re: 66 Stang Convertible
Post by: bryancobb on March 22, 2013, 07:00:48 AM

Welcome,

The only semi-rare option you listed is the power drum brakes.  The "Sprint" decal was only on 1966  6 cylinder cars.  The "Sport Sprint" decal on a chrome air cleaner lid is only suppose to be on certain 8 cylinder cars in 1967, I think. 

Best speculation is some previous owner saw a sport sprint engine in a junk yard and said "hey!  That would look good on my car."  Is your air cleaner lid chrome?

Title: Re: 66 Stang Convertible
Post by: CharlesTurner on March 22, 2013, 04:59:01 PM

+1, someone probably put a '67 289 sprint air cleaner on a '66.

Title: Re: 66 Stang Convertible
Post by: J_Speegle on March 22, 2013, 07:34:17 PM

Might want to double check that VIN number again ;)

Title: Re: 66 Stang Convertible
Post by: carlite65 on March 22, 2013, 08:40:27 PM

his last few posts have been going to the moderators............is he using the wrong button to reply?

Title: Re: 66 Stang Convertible
Post by: Gabe on March 22, 2013, 08:54:19 PM

hi, Ok, I'm sure you've figured out I've never used this before....I did find the registration does not match the data plate, on the data plate, it is an F not S.....also will try to get a picture of the engine and air cleaner lid......it is light blue and matches the base.....everything seems to be there and fit, just seems a little odd, someone would make sure everything was connected if they just wanted the 67 air cleaner with that decal....but I do know anything is possible.....

Title: Re: 66 Stang Convertible
Post by: NEFaurora on March 23, 2013, 01:55:59 PM

"+1, someone probably put a '67 289 sprint air cleaner on a '66."

+1000....  You either have the wrong aicleaner with decal and it's a '67, or you have the right aircleaner with the wrong decal... One of the two...

How about a pic?

That would settle the issue!

Tony K.