Hi all,
I'm new to this forum and in need of help/info/guidance. I have a 1968 that I purchased with my father years ago that I would desperately like to get on the road. It's been a big project since it was purchased and has had a lot of work already done (and a lot of work still needed). Most specifically at the moment I am trying get information with regards to an engine and transmission which the car has neither of. I'm fairly certain that it had a 289 automatic originally. The car will be for personal use and I am not concerned with resale value or show readiness, just hoping to get it done right.
A little background. I am most certainly a car novice. A lot of the work done to the car was done while I was not at home. I have just about every receipt but most of it looks like Chinese to me. However, I would like to learn.
If anyone has any info they can share or can point me in the right direction it will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Nick
Welcome to the site! I hope you get some of the help you are seeking here. The term "Concours" is about restoring a car to as it was "Originally delivered" to the first owner so you might also seek help from other Mustang sites too. Many here at this site try to stay within those parameters whenever possible.
Now, as far as the original engine and transmission, there are two ideas that initially come to mind. The VIN number (Vehicle Identification Number) will give you a code for the engine. The 5th character is what you would look at...code"C" is 289 2 barrel, code "A" is a 289 4 barrel and code "K" would be a 289 Hi-Po. A different character than that would mean it was not a 289 engine. Those are the three codes for a 289.
If it were Auto trans 289 (except Hi-Po) it would be a C4 auto trans.
The transmission code would have been found on the door data plate. If you do not have the door data plate, you could always contact Marti Auto Works and get a Marti Report which will let you know EVERY option and more of what your car came with when new.
That should be a good start, given your initial request. Good luck and have fun with your project.