Topic: Mustang 71-73 351C 4V/CJ air cleaner(s)

[c9zx]

These questions keep coming up at various shows and discussions so I thought I'd ask for input here. 1971: CJ started in very late 1971 (May)? Chrome lid? Engine code Q? Decal said "CJ"?  1972: All 4Vs called CJ? All Chrome lid? California cars blue lid, decal said 4V?  1973: All California cars decal said 4V, blue lid? Other 49 states early cars chrome lid, decal said CJ? Late cars (after May) blue lid, decal said 4V? All input is appreciated.  Chuck

[c9zx]

I would like you to share your personal recollections and experiences. I would appreciate anything you are willing to provide. These cars suffer from minimal documentation and I'd like to at least start to change that. I need your help.  Chuck

[J_Speegle]

Only have one good set of pictures of a 71 unrestored M code. It is as follows

DSO - 72

Air cleaner - blue lid, Labeled 351-4V

[c9zx]

Thank you Jeff. Every piece of information helps. Others please join in.  Chuck

[wjgrnp]

72 Grande Coupe with 351 CJ 4v has chrome lid.

[c9zx]

Thanks for the reply. If the decal is still there, what is printed on it?

Thanks, Chuck

[wjgrnp]

Chuck
Photo attached
thanks

[c9zx]

Thanks for posting a picture. It helps confirm other information I've gathered on 72 351CJ decal.

Thanks, Chuck

[c9zx]

Do you know the build date of the car that the air cleaner lid came off of?

Thanks, Chuck

[wjgrnp]

Chuck
Marti Report says:
Scheduled For Build 12/03/71
Actual Build 12/09/71
Released 12/10/71
Sold 12/17/71
Serial Number 2F04Q151703
Regards
Ward

[c9zx]

Thanks Ward.  Chuck

[jeff8877]

Chuck,

73 Q code build date of 6/12/73 CA car

Jeff

[7173Q4spd]

Chiming in late... November 20, 1972 Build date. Original label...

[Bossbill]

I bought a number of pieces eons ago from what I believe was a 73 351.

This is about all that's left and it has a number of rust spots. But it has a label!

[Danoh1]

I bought a one owner, all original except tires 1972 351 CJ 4spd car in 1979.  It definitely had a blue air cleaner and chrome lid, that sat 351CJ.

I bought an all original one owner 1972 351 HO car in 1992.  It had the same set up, but decal said 351 HO.