HELP...Need Info ASAP!!!

[Fresh GT]

I am looking to buy what is offered as a 68 GT Fastback with Vin#8R02C114782. Any way I can tell if this is a REAL GT Fastback and not a wanna-b??? Any help is greatly appreciated and I'll take you for a cruise if I get it too!!!

Fresh

 

[Ronstang]

I thought "09" was the body code for fastback....unless they changed it in 68.

 

[Fresh GT]

I don't know enough about the older Stangs. I wish I did cause I wouldn't be in this situation now...lol

 

[mustang466]

There is no way to tell from the vin or door tags.Look to see if it has dual exhaust with the factory hangars.Also it should have factory front discs with 5 lug pattern and mine has a 9 inch but I dont know if they all had a 9".Also if it has factory fog lamps in the grill.These are a few ways to tell.
Bob

 

[Fresh GT]

Ok...thanks...Next questions is how to tell if it's Factory or aftermarket add on, etc.

 

[Snail50]

I don't think the VIN will indicate if it's a real GT.

Does it have:
GT rims
Pop-open GT gas cap
Dual exhaust cutouts on lower valance
Grille fog lamps
Chrome side marker and reflector trim
GT emblem on the sides rather than "Mustang" script.

If so, it's either a real GT or someone spent a lot of time making it look like one. Also, Mustangs could be purchased from the dealer with any or all GT options, and still not be a "real" GT.

the one you're looking at came with a C code V8, which was a 289 w/2V. I don't know if a 68 GT could be had with a 2V V8; someone chime in here?

 

[Snail50]

I thought "09" was the body code for fastback....unless they changed it in 68.

67 and 68 fastbacks were "02," changed from "09" for previous years.

 

[Snail50]

There is no way to tell from the vin or door tags.Look to see if it has dual exhaust with the factory hangars.Also it should have factory front discs with 5 lug pattern and mine has a 9 inch but I dont know if they all had a 9".Also if it has factory fog lamps in the grill.These are a few ways to tell.
Bob

Not sure, but I think GT's could be had with drums as well.

 

[3spd on floor]

i'm 99% sure there were no C code GTs(definately not in 65-66). but if its not a GT, who cares? its still a mustang and is still awesome.

 

[Fresh GT]

Ok...here's what I have found out:

C Code is a 2 Barrell 289
J Code is Stangard 302 4 Barrell
X Code is rare 390 2 Barrell
S Code is 390 4 Barrell
R Code is 428 CJ

Thanks to all who responded and tought me what to look for!!!

~ Fresh

 

[67GTA-FB429]

a GT "C" code?!? That would be very rare IMO. But in 67-68, you could get a plain-jane fastback with all of the GT bits....but no GT badging (I think). The options were very variable not like today.

Does the engine numbers match the VIN?? If so, pull it and swap motors, if not, who cares.

 

[67GTA-FB429]

Also: my GT has front discs and rear drums and no lower console or foglights (but it has been in some wrecks before my ownership).

It is a crapshoot

 

[mr-fixit]

In 1968, the J code (302 4V) was the base engine for factory GT Mustangs. A couple things to look for when hunting down a real GT, check the fog light wiring harness. It should have factory style plugs at the fog light end, (the reproductions are easy to spot) and it is routed in with the main wire loom, not added on. And as mentioned before, the factory dual exhaust hangers have reinforcements welded to the floor pans where they bolt to,this is overlooked on most GT conversions.

 

[Snail50]

i'm 99% sure there were no C code GTs(definately not in 65-66). but if its not a GT, who cares? its still a mustang and is still awesome.

Because if it's a "do-it-yourself" GT, and the seller is asking "real" GT $$$, then Fresh can use that as negotiating leverage.

THis is a tough one though, because it takes some real digging to find out if it's a factory GT.

BTW, how much is the seller asking, Fresh? And more about the car. Color, condition, trans, interior/exterior options? Do you have the data plate info as well? That will tell more about the car's originality.

 

[Snail50]

Also, does the car still have a 2V 289, as indicated on the VIN?

Another feature of the GT package was a thicker-diameter front sway bar. I don't know the what that "thicker" diameter is, but the stock front sway on my non-GT 67 was approx. 5/8". Hope this helps.