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Offline silversol

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67 Nj mustang dash and glove box lights?
« on: January 05, 2018, 12:36:53 AM »
Did all of the 67 mustangs come with the under dash and the glove box lights? My car is missing them both! It does have the wire pig tail to plug them in but missing the lights. 67 nj built T code.

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Re: 67 Nj mustang dash and glove box lights?
« Reply #1 on: January 05, 2018, 01:44:20 AM »
First welcome to the site. Hope you find the information and guidance here helpful in your restoration related projects

Now  that your here get comfortable (as you can) with the search feature

In your example the words "glove box light" turned up the following earlier thread

http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=16434.msg102990#msg102990

http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=16805.msg105239#msg105239

http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=3135.msg16716#msg16716

There are possibly more to read

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Re: 67 Nj mustang dash and glove box lights?
« Reply #2 on: January 05, 2018, 04:05:00 AM »
 Thanks for your help. If Im reading things correct they only came with the courtesy light option? I just looked at my marti report it doesn't list that option. It only list these.

Your vehicle was equipped with the following features:
- Black Vinyl Roof
- Optional Axle Ratio
- 6.95X14-4 Ply Rated White Sidewall Rayon Tires
- Power Steering
- Air Conditioner - Selectaire
- AM Radio
- Tinted Glass
- Wheel Covers
Your vehicle was actually produced on April 12, 1967 -- one day behind schedule

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Re: 67 Nj mustang dash and glove box lights?
« Reply #3 on: January 05, 2018, 06:55:42 AM »
Thanks for your help. If Im reading things correct they only came with the courtesy light option? I just looked at my marti report it doesn't list that option. It only list these.

Your vehicle was equipped with the following features:
- Black Vinyl Roof
- Optional Axle Ratio
- 6.95X14-4 Ply Rated White Sidewall Rayon Tires
- Power Steering
- Air Conditioner - Selectaire
- AM Radio
- Tinted Glass
- Wheel Covers
Your vehicle was actually produced on April 12, 1967 -- one day behind schedule

Convertible and Fastback models have different rules (slightly) than your Coupe would, as those (other) models would typically have the under dash lights standard while the Coupe DOES NOT have the under dash lights standard. (nor glove box light as standard).
The "Courtesy Light Option" is a RPO (Regular Production Option) though the components were available for purchase and COULD be installed at the dealer or by an owner. Without the option spelled out on your Marti Report, it would be correct to interpret that your Coupe was NOT originally sold with a glove box light or under dash light (without dealer original sales receipts).
Some confusion or myths suggest that the Decor' Interior option always included these but that myth has been "Busted". 
Glove box lights and under hood lights or trunk lights were typically never FACTORY INSTALLED by themselves, they were ONLY part of the Courtesy Light Option. The under dash lights were also not found on COUPES unless the Courtesy Light Option was ordered (and listed on a Marti Report)
« Last Edit: January 05, 2018, 06:57:57 AM by 67gtasanjose »
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Re: 67 Nj mustang dash and glove box lights?
« Reply #4 on: January 05, 2018, 08:58:28 AM »
That’s a good rundown Richard, thanks. An additional detail is that the Courtesy Light Group option also included a locking glove box latch, matched to the trunk key.  My 67 coupe has the Courtesy Light Group RPO.
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Re: 67 Nj mustang dash and glove box lights?
« Reply #5 on: January 05, 2018, 10:34:45 AM »
That’s a good rundown Richard, thanks. An additional detail is that the Courtesy Light Group option also included a locking glove box latch, matched to the trunk key.  My 67 coupe has the Courtesy Light Group RPO.

For the benefit of others, can you validate that the option is listed on the Marti report?
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Re: 67 Nj mustang dash and glove box lights?
« Reply #6 on: January 05, 2018, 10:53:27 AM »
Yes,

Courtesy Light Group is listed as an option on the Marti report and on the car’s original window sticker.  I can post the Marti report when I get to a computer again.

VIN is 7R01C147___
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2008 Premium GT Coupe, 5-speed, rear spoiler delete, HID headlamps, well-optioned, Flat Rock built Oct 23 2007, RC 72

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Re: 67 Nj mustang dash and glove box lights?
« Reply #7 on: January 06, 2018, 03:49:22 AM »
Wow great information thank you!

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Re: 67 Nj mustang dash and glove box lights?
« Reply #8 on: January 06, 2018, 04:44:10 AM »
I hate to change the subject but is there anything rare or different about my mustang? I seemed pretty well optioned for a 6cyl. It does have a clock that I have not see on a lot of other 67-68 mustangs but its not listed on the marti report.
7 1967
T Built at Metuchen
01 Mustang 2-Door Hardtop
T 200-1V I-6 Engine
2278xx Serial Number of this Ford scheduled for
production at Metuchen
65A Mustang 2-Door Hardtop
Q Brittany Blue Paint, Ford #1624-A
2A Black Vinyl Bucket Seats
11D Scheduled for build April 11, 1967
21 Atlanta DSO (District Sales Office)
3 3.20 Conventional Rear Axle
W C-4 Select Shift Automatic Transmission

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Re: 67 Nj mustang dash and glove box lights?
« Reply #9 on: January 06, 2018, 10:00:52 AM »
For the benefit of others, can you validate that the option is listed on the Marti report?

The attached Marti Report lists Courtesy Light Group as an ordered option for my 67 coupe.  Courtesy Light Group for the hardtop coupe includes under-hood light, luggage compartment light, glove box light, glove box lock and under-dash (footwell) courtesy lights.



« Last Edit: January 06, 2018, 10:20:44 AM by Deuce »
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2008 Premium GT Coupe, 5-speed, rear spoiler delete, HID headlamps, well-optioned, Flat Rock built Oct 23 2007, RC 72

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Re: 67 Nj mustang dash and glove box lights?
« Reply #10 on: January 06, 2018, 11:37:37 AM »
I hate to change the subject but is there anything rare or different about my mustang? I seemed pretty well optioned for a 6cyl. It does have a clock that I have not see on a lot of other 67-68 mustangs but its not listed on the marti report.
7 1967
T Built at Metuchen
01 Mustang 2-Door Hardtop
T 200-1V I-6 Engine
2278xx Serial Number of this Ford scheduled for
production at Metuchen
65A Mustang 2-Door Hardtop
Q Brittany Blue Paint, Ford #1624-A
2A Black Vinyl Bucket Seats
11D Scheduled for build April 11, 1967
21 Atlanta DSO (District Sales Office)
3 3.20 Conventional Rear Axle
W C-4 Select Shift Automatic Transmission

It is more probable the clock was added at the selling dealership or added by an owner than added by accident on the assemblyline. From a "Concours" perspective, it should not be there if the clock is not on your Marti OR the only other exception would be if you have supporting documentation providing evidence the clock was installed by dealership before delivery of the car's first sale.
« Last Edit: January 07, 2018, 08:03:15 AM by 67gtasanjose »
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2005 (04/05) GT Premium Convertible, Windveil Blue, Parchment Top w/Med. Parchment interior,  Roush Body Appointments

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Re: 67 Nj mustang dash and glove box lights?
« Reply #11 on: January 06, 2018, 04:26:41 PM »

It is more probable the clock was added at the selling dealership or added by an owner than added by accident on the assemblyline. .........

+1  A clock would be a very attractive addition made by a PO.  Unfortunately few owners kept any of the original records of their purchase paperwork that might have helped determine if the dealer had added 

Restoring to as originally delivered status  (to the dealership) would mean removing it.  Ford was not in the business of giving options and things away for free :) 
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Re: 67 Nj mustang dash and glove box lights?
« Reply #12 on: January 06, 2018, 09:19:45 PM »
Refencing Post #9 above and just a fyi, Electric Clock is also a listed option on the Marti Report.
« Last Edit: January 07, 2018, 12:34:22 PM by Deuce »
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2008 Premium GT Coupe, 5-speed, rear spoiler delete, HID headlamps, well-optioned, Flat Rock built Oct 23 2007, RC 72

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Re: 67 Nj mustang dash and glove box lights?
« Reply #13 on: January 06, 2018, 10:23:23 PM »
Refencing Post #9 above and just a fyi, Electic Clock is also a listed option on the Marti Report.

Was responding the OP's part of the thread
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