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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1966 Mustang => Topic started by: J_Speegle on February 22, 2022, 05:27:04 PM
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Purpose of this thread is to document the approximate change over period during 1966 San Jose production.
The subject was originally explored in a 65 thread about the subject.
https://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=25544.0 (https://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=25544.0)
As usual will invite input with car VIN and style of wheel house while I survey the collection of pictures and such I have. Will as usual post in this post our findings and conclusion, if possible, as they are determined.
Thanks
Early style without spare tire depression
(https://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/gallery/17/6-220222234143-170052479.jpeg)
Later style with spare tire depression
(https://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/gallery/17/6-220222234143-170041434.jpeg)
Initial scan of the pictures I have suggest sometime in the 6R18xxxx's or so.
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2/27/2023 Update - Looking at examples and data collected the change took place at San Jose somewhere around the end of March to the beginning of April 1966. Will be posting supporting graphics in the weeks to follow.
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My buddy's 6r07c158xxx has no depression. San Jose coupe.
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6R07T139xxx no depression door tag date 03M
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First post updated with new information
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Hi,
6R07K193XXX has depression 02E door tag.
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Jeff, our Oct 30 scheduled build date convertible does NOT have the depression for the spare tire inn the right inner wheelhouse.
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Jeff
6R09K19xxxx Mid April build (GT 350, no door tag ) has the depression
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Two examples:
6R07C17804 No depression
6R09A179925 Has Depression
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My San Jose 66 GT K Fastback (Oct 18, 65 scheduled) has no depression.
My San Jose 65 GT Fastback (May 11, 65 scheduled) has no depression.
My San Jose 66 Hardtop "A" code (Oct 15, 65 scheduled) has no depression.
Jim
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Correction - got the serial number wrong. It should read:
6R07C178404 No depression
6R09A179925 Has Depression
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To put dates on this, here are the door tag dates:
6R07C178404 no depression, door tag date 28C
6R09A179925 has depression, door tag date 01D
This should tighten things up a little.
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Thanks. Looks like we have at least a three week range for the possible change over. As close as we can be with 65-66 discussions since we don't have real completion dates
Thanks again
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JEFF
new addition for your reference
6R07A176798 with a schedule build date of 21C has the depression.
regards
PHILL BERESFORD
MELBOURNE
AUSTRALIA.