Hello everybody and thank you all for having me.
A little backstory,
I have in Australia a 1965 A code 4 speed hardtop. Poppy Red, and Bright Red interior. NO power brakes, steer or AC.
The car was found in the Nevada Desert at Pahrump. Allegedly the guy was storing hundreds of Mustangs until he passed and the family sold them. My car was purchased by a gentleman here in Australia to build a race car out of but it never happened. I purchased the car in 2003 and it has been sitting in my garage since. Has not been driven since 1984
Here is what i know and i would love to narrow the build date down better. The original warranty plate is missing and I would like to get an new one through Marti.
The last registration was California 1984 and it was originally sold at Ramona in San Diego at Poway Valley Ford. I have the original black California plate and tags up to 84, and it has a Poway Valley Ford plate frame on it. It also has 73000 miles roughly on odometer.
Vin is 5R07A18405X.... (Not sure if i should list complete number)
Round Heater tubes (so prior to 12Th February 65)
Engine assembly date code 4m16 (16Th Dec 1964?) but its not black the engine is blue possibly been reconditioned at some stage?
Have seen a trail on this forum with 18481X being built on the 9Th of February 65 so i am assuming mine would be approximately 2 days prior. Did they do a 7 day shift in San Hose as i have seen cars dated on a Saturday, and if so perhaps my build date would be the sunday the 7Th. Maybe the Saturday the 6Th?
Car appears to have had a hard time whilst it was being driven in its first 20 years.
Most engine components look original, exhaust appears original, 3 core radiator. Interior looks original with "square scuff plates or door sill plates fitted"
I have looked up a site Early mustang dot com but i cant seem to navigate around it. I am looking to restore this car as close to original as possible.
Thank you for your help
Craig