Paint and Body 1978 Mustang II, What do I have?

It's not an original King, there would be a KC on the buck tag. But I think it's a Mach 1. I believe the body code 69F is for Machs - they were the only ones that had their own body code. I'll have to dig my book out tomorrow to confirm and get the rest for you. And like Pete says - share some pics! Everyone loves pics!!

And welcome aboard!

I second this.

Potomus Pete said:

How about a picture or two because we all love Mustang ll's

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I looked for my book really quick before I left for work this morning but it wasn't where I thought it was. In the meantime, here's a link with an unofficial code list that might help some.


Here is what can be decoded from that list:

Buck Tag - 141778 (consecutive number)
F (1976/1977?)
69F (Hatchback/fastback)
0 375 (?)
9D (?) [Edit - maybe it's the paint code? 9D is for white.]
AC (Air conditioning)
A (Light group?)
ST (Stereo)
TRF (T-tops)
DRM (Dual remote mirrors)
V8 (302)
SP (1977/1978)
FDS (Fold down seat)

As for the VIN, 8F03Fxxxxxx:

8 = 1978
F = Dearborn
03 = Hatchback/fastback (This would be "05" if it was a Mach 1.)
F = Engine code (302)

You can enter the VIN in this decoder to get that information:


Looking at body codes, it appears that 69R is the code for the Mach 1, 69F is just a basic hatchback code that would mean it's anything BUT a Mach 1.

I hope this helps answer your questions. AND - welcome to the site!!

Oh, just thought of this - I'd venture a guess and say if you pulled back the carpet somewhere you'd see what color it was. I'm guessing it's not a rotisserie restored car....

Looked at the codes and wondered what 9D might be - it could be that it was the paint code. 9D is white per this site:

Found my book. It really doesn't help much with the buck tag as much as it would if you had the actual door tag, but maybe this can help confirm some of what I listed earlier.