Hi all.
Wondering if I could get some assistance in decoding a tag on a 69 Mach? Some of it's got me confused, so here it is.
Thanks.

 

Here's the bulk of it.

GT- Gt equipment
TT - Two tone hood
CL- convenience lights
RM- Racing mirrirs
MO - chrome rocker moldings
PS- Power Steering
HP- Hood pins
3S - 3 speed manual transmission
Medium blue

 

9T02M*****
9-1969 T-Assembled in Metuchen 02-Fast Back M-351-4v 290 HP
63C - Mach 1

 

Am I wrong, or is there really a 3 speed manual tranny in that car? With all that beef, I would think it would be nothing less than a toploader 4 speed.

 

Well my buck tag also reads 3S and mine came with an FMX so I don't believe you can assume it was built with the manual transmission. I believe that HP stands for handling package. Sounds like a great car. If the link below isn't in the FAQ section it should be.



http://membres.lycos.fr/gt69stang/usbodytag.html

 

my book has no code for 3S. its in the optional code example pic in the book, but its not decoded.

 

Thanks for the link and thanks to all for the info.
It did come with a FMX though, but thanks to a wrecked coupe its getting a top loader transfusion. One more question though, didn't a Mach 1 come with the "good" suspension pieces? sway bars and such? If so why and what was the GT package? and why the handling package?
I guess by now you may be able to guess I'm new to mustangs, loyal ford fan though. I've done restoration and mods to the old broncos and trucks so I figured why not a mustang.

 

I don't know exactly what the upgrades were from a base fastback if any when it came to ordering the Mach. I do know that the GT and HP codes were standard on the Mach's. The Mach came with all the GT equipment offered in 69. Gt's could be ordered in any body style and had a different paint scheme. Mach's only came as a fastback with it's own special paint scheme.

 

Thanks for the info Shawn. I will certainly put this find in the FAQ.

 

My pleasure Glen.