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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1969 Mustang => Topic started by: 69mustanggt on November 07, 2012, 06:56:32 PM
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My car has a trim code of 5WA and was built 01/09/69 at Dearborn. I know the 5W means "White Clarion Knit Vinyl Decor Bucket Seats" according to the Marti report. But what I don't know is if car should have teak or walnut. I have seen a thread discussing the meaning of the "A" versus the "AA" after the trim code -- but the thread still leaves me guessing. The PO of my car did some "work" on the interior so I cannot use anything that is on the car as a reference. I am trying to get the car back to as close to original as I can. Regardless of the interior (walnut/teak) I know I will be replacing the instrument bezel for sure since it is from a '70 car. How much I need to replace will depend on input I receive.
BTW -- first post so I hope I picked the right spot to ask this.
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My car has a trim code of 5WA and was built 01/09/69 at Dearborn. I know the 5W means "White Clarion Knit Vinyl Decor Bucket Seats" according to the Marti report. But what I don't know is if car should have teak or walnut. ....................
Given your cars date and the other info I believe your car would have come with the darker wood. Have other examples from the same time period (with in a day or two of your car) and single A coding that were originally walnut
BTW -- first post so I hope I picked the right spot to ask this.
Perfect. As a guide we look to see if the information is specific to one year of car or multiple (ex 65-68) If its year specific then we like to see it in the 65-66, 67-68, 69-70....... sections - if it applies across a number of these sections then in the related area such as body, interior ....... sections
Welcome - hope you find the site useful in your restoration
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I have the 3A interior and the wood is the lighter Teak. A difference between GT and Mach 1 ? Brian
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I am hoping the difference is in build dates -- looking at your sig block your car was built in late '68 mine in early '69. The date may be the difference not so much Mach 1 or GT. At least I hope, <fingers crossed>, since picking up an instrument bezel in Walnut will be cheaper than trying to pick one up in Teak. People on "Flea-Bay" think those things are made of solid gold.
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I have the 3A interior and the wood is the lighter Teak. A difference between GT and Mach 1 ? Brian
I'm not one that subscribes to the code being related to the color of the wood used - but instead was relying on the build date to indicate the change.
Don't believe there was a difference in the tone of the wood based on GT / non GT/ Mach I package but rather a supplier thing