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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1970 Mustang => Topic started by: rmaginnis on May 10, 2010, 02:27:14 AM

Title: Door VIN tag color question
Post by: rmaginnis on May 10, 2010, 02:27:14 AM: What color should the door vin/data tag be? What factors determine the color: Dearborn, SJ, Metuchen, etc.?
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Thanks,
Rick
Title: Re: Door VIN tag color question
Post by: J_Speegle on May 10, 2010, 11:38:29 PM: Rick - having some issues with my main computer which makes it difficult for me, at the moment, to go through all my pictures for a survey.

Will look once I get back in
Title: Re: Door VIN tag color question
Post by: rmaginnis on May 11, 2010, 01:51:40 AM: Jeff,

So far (from the Boss forum) have 'framed' the tag background color change (based on unrestored cars) between April and June. ECS Automotive has Ford documentation indicated March 10, 1970 as the 'official' production line change order date.
I'd be interested to know what you find on car build dates versus tag color.
Thanks.
Rick
Title: Re: Door VIN tag color question
Post by: SCJSTU on May 11, 2010, 07:41:54 AM: Quote from: rmaginnis on May 11, 2010, 01:51:40 AM
Jeff,

So far (from the Boss forum) have 'framed' the tag background color change (based on unrestored cars) between April and June. ECS Automotive has Ford documentation indicated March 10, 1970 as the 'official' production line change order date.
I'd be interested to know what you find on car build dates versus tag color.
Thanks.
Rick

so what color when?

I have the Elite Marti for my June/Dearborn built Mustang convertible with a 351C and the door tag that came with it is white...
Title: Re: Door VIN tag color question
Post by: CharlesTurner on May 11, 2010, 08:37:50 AM: Have you asked Kevin for an explanation? I'm sure he has done research on the topic and would most likely share why he chooses one or the other when making a replacement.
Title: Re: Door VIN tag color question
Post by: rmaginnis on May 17, 2010, 02:01:50 AM: Quote from: SCJSTU on May 11, 2010, 07:41:54 AM

so what color when?

I have the Elite Marti for my June/Dearborn built Mustang convertible with a 351C and the door tag that came with it is white...
Just realized my original post wasn't clear at all. White background up til, rougly March - June time frame where tag color was changed to light blue.
Title: Re: Door VIN tag color question
Post by: SCJSTU on July 29, 2010, 10:53:11 PM: I think light blue too but when I asked an employee at Marti they said either color even on a June 1970 build vert...
Title: Re: Door VIN tag color question
Post by: Blue by U on August 28, 2010, 10:38:12 AM: 1970 Mach 1 / Dearborn - Bucked 3/13, built 3/18, original paint, original white door Vin sticker. Not sure how to post a pic or I would attach a pic for reference.
Title: Re: Door VIN tag color question
Post by: rmaginnis on August 28, 2010, 06:50:55 PM: Quote from: Blue by U on August 28, 2010, 10:38:12 AM
1970 Mach 1 / Dearborn - Bucked 3/13, built 3/18, original paint, original white door Vin sticker. Not sure how to post a pic or I would attach a pic for reference.
White for a March build is consistent with what I have seen. The production tag (Engineering Change Order) was March 10, 1970 but I am sure there were plenty of blank white tags in inventory that had to be used up before the blue ones made it onto the assembly line.
Rick