1969 - 1970 Mustang Concours Trailered / Driven

1969 - 1970 MUSTANG CONCOURS TRAILERED / DRIVEN

1. INTERIOR Points

A. Door Area: Door: Correct color (low luster) and style for interior. Grain completely visible on metal surfaces. Door Trim Panels: Correct color and style for interior. When viewed through driver or passenger side windows no visible screws or rivets (staples were used). Door Weather-strip, Scuff Plates and Label: Original style and finish in original location. Rubber Weather-strip Bottom of Door: Not required if no witness marks or threads in mounting holes. Scuff plate labels blue Ford Logo. Door Hardware: Includes latching mechanisms and hinges. Original style mounted in original location. Door speakers require window crank handles with longer shank. Painted Surfaces, Door Edges and Jambs: Includes door ends and bottom. Painted same as exterior. Thoroughbred: 69-70 Lower Door Weather Strip: May show yellow sealant. 69-70 Upper Door Window Weather Strip: May show black sealant...... 8 Workmanship, condition and cleanliness ...... 10

B. Seat Style, Grain and Seat Belts: Correct seats and style for year. Belts correct for year and model. 69 standard interior started with low back seats but late cars, i.e. May 69, may have high backed seats, requires documentation. Belts correct for year and model. White interior typically has black seat belts but white or off white was also used.

Thoroughbred: 69-70 Repo knitted seats are pressed without openings (not knitted)...... 4 Workmanship, condition and cleanliness ...... 10

C. Kick Panels: Correct color and style for interior ...... 2 Workmanship, condition and cleanliness ...... 2

D. Tire Pressure Decal: 69 - on left door. 70 - on right door. T5 may have MUSTANG removed ...... 1

E. Wind lace and Sun Visors: Correct grain and style ...... 2 Workmanship, condition and cleanliness ...... 1

F. Headliner or Underside of Soft Top: Headliner must have moon skin texture. Convertible rear window hold up strap - no hole, no strap. Convertible top pads correct canvas material. Convertible rear window zipper must be brass ...... 2 Workmanship, condition and cleanliness ...... 5

G. Carpet: NO FLOOR MATS ALLOWED. Original molded type correct color for interior. Convertibles may have rubber pad on dimmer switch. No toe pad. Typically no toe pad. 69 Mach 1 typically has red inserts possible exception is white interior. Thoroughbred: Early cars, Oct 69 or earlier with toe pad on original carpet requires documentation. Repo carpet is shinny without horsehair underlayment...... 5 Workmanship, condition and cleanliness ...... 6

H. Windshield Trim, Inside Mirror, Top Latches and Visor Brackets: Original style and finish. Mounted in original location. Flip tab color keyed to interior ...... 4 Workmanship, condition and cleanliness ...... 2

I. Dash Covering: Original grain and style. Correct color for interior. Repo part, check length and no blue edge visible through windshield...... 3

J. Dash Hardware, Steering Column and Wheel Assembly: Correct style and finish mounted in original location. No real wood wheels. Export and T5 speedometer may be in kilometers ...... 4

K. Radio: Ford. Correct for year. May be AM without door speakers. AM-8 Track or AM-FM stereo with correct door speakers...... 2

L. Painted Surfaces, Dash Color: Correct color (low luster) for interior ...... 2

Workmanship, condition and cleanliness of items I though L ...... 8

M. Under Dash Area, Pedal Assembly, Firewall Cover, Shifter and Console: Original style and finish mounted in original location. Brake pedal must indicate power or disc brake if car is equipped. Deluxe Interior typically includes bright pedal trim. 70 Hurst shifter handle includes a set screw.

Thoroughbred: 69 Repo shifter knob has darker numbers & stripes...... 6 Workmanship, condition and cleanliness ...... 4

N. Package Tray and Quarter Panels: Correct color and style for interior. Fastbacks - matching upper quarter panel trim. Fold down seat rear option: Matching carpeted backs, chrome trim and rear trap door. Trap door and top panel are black, adjacent panels are interior color or black. Rear Seat Ash Tray: 69-70: Back of console only, not in quarter panels...... 5 Workmanship, condition and cleanliness ...... 6

P. Point Deductions for items not proper or original and not previously deducted ...... 5

2. TRUNK Points

A. Mat and Cardboard: Proper style and type material for year. Mounted in original location. Mat, gray splatter design with burtex backing. All cars with mats have trunk mat underlayment ..... 5 Workmanship, condition and cleanliness ...... 3

B. Spare Tire and Wheel: Proper type for year and model. Cars with optional wheels may have optional or standard wheel for spare. Wheels: Correct finish, mounted in original location with clamping parts of original style and finish. Styled Steel: Felt mat between jack and tire...... 3 Workmanship, condition and cleanliness ...... 2

C. Jack Assembly and Lug Wrench: Original style and painted semi-gloss black. Mounted in original location. Thoroughbred: 69 jack should be fine thread...... 3 Workmanship, condition and cleanliness ...... 2

D. Painted Surfaces in Trunk: Must match exterior color. Sound deadener must be present on trunk side of quarter panels. Sportroof and Mach I rear door with fold-down is black, not interior color. Non-fold-down panels are semi-gloss black. Thoroughbred: Seam sealer present inner wheel house to trunk floor...... 3 Workmanship, condition and cleanliness ...... 3

E. Trunk Weather-strip and Jacking Instructions: Original style mounted on underside of trunk lid. Thoroughbred: 69-70 Trunk Weather Strip: May show yellow sealant...... 2 Workmanship, condition and cleanliness ...... 2

F. Taillight Body, Gas Filler Neck, Trunk Latch and Flex Hose: Original design and finish. No worm type clamps on flex hose. Cars have gray or black luggage guard plastic strip on driver side wheel well. Luggage Protectors: 69 & 70: - Gray or black luggage guard plastic strip on driver side wheel well. - Soft black rubber protectors on tail light screw top inside. 70 also has: - Hard black protectors on package tray screws and tail light screws center inside. - Hard gray protectors on side marker lights...... 4 Workmanship, condition and cleanliness ...... 2

G. Point Deductions for items not proper or original and not previously deducted. Make sure fixed rear seat back attaching hardware is present. 70 with rear Spoiler: May have prop rod...... 3

3. ENGINE Points A. Battery Carrier: With appropriate attaching parts. Heat shield on AC and big block cars. 70 must have “L” bracket. If hole is present, bracket required ...... 2 Workmanship, condition and cleanliness ...... 1

B. Battery: Autolite. Group 22, 24 or 27 acceptable ...... 6 Driven Exception: Motorcraft ...... mandatory 3 point deduction All other brands ...... mandatory 6 point deduction Autolite battery cover ...... mandatory 3 point deduction Workmanship, condition and cleanliness ...... 1

C. Starter Solenoid: Black Autolite. Correct, type with Ford part number. Mounted in original location. 69 Dearborn: Typically used round style. Thoroughbred: Round Solenoid "C7" Autolite, not "D2" Motorcraft...... 2 Workmanship, condition and cleanliness ...... 1

D. Battery Cables and Starter Cable: Routed in original position. Positive Cable: Red with correct Ford stamped numbers. Starter and Ground Cable: Black. Autolite. Original mounting bracket to engine block. Terminal end is tin dipped. Cables printed as original. No paper sleeves except 428 CJ starter cable may have printing or sleeves...... 3 Workmanship, condition and cleanliness ...... 2

E. Alternator and Starter: Alternator: Natural cast aluminum finish. Alternator Fan, Pulley, Lock Washer and Nut: Zinc dichromate finish. Alternator Spacer: 302: Gold or silver finish; 351C: Silver finish; 390-428: Pink finish. Alternator Bracket & Adjusting Arm: Semi-gloss black. Starter: Semi-gloss black ...... 2 Workmanship, condition and cleanliness ...... 2

F. Air Cleaner and Attaching Parts: Proper type for model, painted correct Ford Corporate blue with proper air cleaner decal ...... 4 Workmanship, condition and cleanliness ...... 2

G. Engine Components to be Painted: Ford Corporate Blue Components: Engine block, head/heads, intake manifold, carburetor plate (may be natural), valve covers and oil dipstick handle (except 428 & vehicles with dress-up kits), thermostat housing, bypass hose and clamps, water pump assembly, timing cover, oil pan, oil dipstick tube. 428:Typically has windage tray. Semi-Gloss Black Components: Fan, fan pulley, crankshaft pulley, harmonic balancer. 428 Typically has fan with clutch except: - 69 W-code SCJ: Typically has 6 Blade Fan w/o Clutch - 70 CJ & SCJ w/o AC: 7 Blade Flex w/o Clutch - 70 SCJ Exception: May have 6 Blade Fan w/o Clutch 428 Harmonic Balancer: CJ 30° BTC; SCJ 46° BTC & 2x thicker. Semi-Gloss Black or Natural Components: Engine mount brackets ...... 6 Workmanship, condition and cleanliness ...... 6

H. Engine Components to be Natural: Bell housing, accelerator linkage, distributor hold- down bracket, and automatic transmission dipstick handle. 428: - Heater hose fitting on water pump - Kick Down Rod: 69 natural silver, 70 gold anodized Valve Covers: 69 - 390 chrome or painted block color. 428: - 69 Before 2/14/69: Chrome stamped steel - 69 After 2/14/69 & 70: Finned aluminum with or w/o (snake) lettering...... 5 Workmanship, condition and cleanliness ...... 5

I. Carburetor and Intake Manifold: Proper type for year and engine. Color of Return Spring with Holley Carburetor: Gray before April 69, Yellow after. 428 Carburetor: - 69 Automatic choke - 70 Manual choke 428 Intake: C80E-9425-C - 69 (1) Accessory Stud for Shaker Hood Scoop - 70 (2) Accessory Studs + Rev Limiter Ground ...... 5 Workmanship, condition and cleanliness ...... 2

J. Distributor and Cap: Distributor: Autolite. Proper design and natural aluminum finish. Correct for year and model. Must have vacuum advance. 428 4 Speed Advance / Retard Ring: - 69: Natural silver (single points) - 70: Gold anodized (dual points) Cap: Black with raised AUTOLITE letters. Driven Exception: Pertronix points replacement module or equivalent acceptable...... 3 Workmanship, condition and cleanliness ...... 2

K. Coil: Autolite yellow ceramic top. Mounted in correct location. Mounting bracket finish can be semi-gloss black or phosphate and oil. Rev limiter - 70 428 4-speed only 5,800 RPM...... 2 Workmanship, condition and cleanliness ...... 1

L. Spark Plugs and Wires: Autolite with black or orange boots, wire sleeve protectors. Properly routed with correct attaching brackets. Spark Plugs: Autolite. Correct style and type for engine and year...... 3 Driven Exception: Motorcraft spark plugs ...... no deduction Workmanship, condition and cleanliness ...... 2

M. Exhaust Manifolds: Natural cast iron appearance (paint acceptable). May show engine color overspray. Washer (ramp-lock) style locks. No manifold gaskets. 428 Engine Hooks: Right ‘1’ hole; Left ‘2’ holes 428 Heat Shield (Riser): Right manifold cylinders 1 & 2 ...... 3 Workmanship, condition and cleanliness ...... 2

N. Fuel Lines and Attaching Parts: Rigid Lines: Original configuration and finish in original location with proper attaching parts. Flex Lines: Black with original dual triangle factory markings.. Clamps: Spring, crimped at carburetor. Spring clamps with square edge, not rounded...... 2 Workmanship, condition and cleanliness ...... 1

O. Fuel Pump: V-8 - Carter. 6 cylinder - Autolite, AC or Carter. Original design. Natural cast aluminum and zinc dichromate finish. 428: Carter fuel pump with ‘X’ (w/o ‘X’ -1 point). Driven exception: No deduction w/o ‘X’, but must be Carter fuel pump...... 3 Workmanship, condition and cleanliness ...... 2

P. Oil Filter: Engine block color or white with Autolite design. Motorcraft oil filters with raised Motorcraft logo on top are permitted and must be block color. Oil Pressure Sending Unit: Non –Tach / Gauge requires large sending unit. Oil Cooler Required on 428 SCJ: Semi-gloss black. - Hose to oil cooler typically asbestos covered. - Upper line through AC knock-out. - Lower line through separate lower hole. - Oil Bypass Bolt maybe covered with plastic cover or 1&1/2” shallow freeze plug...... 2 Workmanship, condition and cleanliness ...... 1

Q. Air Conditioning and Attaching Parts: Semi-Gloss Black Components: Brackets, York and Tecumseh A/C compressors, condenser, and dryer. A/C brackets may have machined surfaces. Natural Components: Fan clutch. 69 428 CJ with 4-speed: A/C not available. 70 428 CJ with 4-speed: A/C installed on 10 cars at end of model year...... 3 Workmanship, condition and cleanliness ...... 2

R. Power Steering: Semi-Gloss Black Components: Pump pulley. Pump (may be all black or all teal blue). Front of pump matches canister. 428 with PS has black cooler. Natural Components: Aluminum spacer and aluminum mounting bracket. Thoroughbred: Power Steering Hose crimping is not judged in Concours...... 2 Workmanship, condition and cleanliness ...... 2

S. Emission System: IMCO: Used on all engines except 428 CJ. No externally visible components. Thermactor: Used on all 428 CJ. Thermactor Finishes: Natural: Pump housing, bypass/gulp valve, pulley bolts and hoses. Semi-Gloss Black: Pump rear cover, adjusting arm, pump mount, (may be natural or Ford Corporate blue), and pulley. Ford Corporate Blue: Air supply manifolds, check valves, and bypass/gulp valve mounting bracket. Clamps: Wittek #7 & #10 according to hose diameter with zinc dichromate finish. Pump to gulp valve hose may use Wittek pedestal type. Dist-O-Vac: Used on 70 California 302 2V and 351C 4V. Must have charcoal canister mounted near frame rail. Vapor return line from canister to fuel tank mounted to firewall...... 6 Workmanship, condition and cleanliness ...... 3

T. Fender and Inner Fender Bolts: Original color and style with disc washers. Clear zinc...... 3 Workmanship, condition and cleanliness ...... 2

U. Horns: Semi-gloss black. Original design. Mounted in original location with proper mounting bracket. 428 SCJ: With or without rear horn support bracket...... 2 Workmanship, condition and cleanliness ...... 1

V. Windshield Washer Assembly, Windshield Reservoir Assembly, Mounting Brackets, Hoses and Pump: Original type and finish Mounted in original location. Plastic container ...... 2 Workmanship, condition and cleanliness ...... 2

W. Firewall and Inner Fender Panels: Painted semi-gloss black. Runs in factory paint are typical. Shock tower braces: Dearborn slop gray, all others semi-gloss black. 428’s have reinforced shock tower braces. Shock tower caps: Dearborn & Metuchen are P&O, San Jose semi-gloss black. 428 CJ Heater Motor Shield: Typically present, may have no finger, long finger or extended finger...... 2

X. Sound Deadener (Sealant): At proper places on firewall including any areas where components come through the firewall, such as wiring and heater motor. No sound deadener with documentation. Ground strap and bolt without undercoating (sound deadener applied before engine installed) ...... 2 Workmanship, condition and cleanliness of items W through X ...... 4

Y. Underside of Hood: Same color as exterior. Molded hood insulation on Grandé, Mach 1 & A/C equipped models, except with ram air. Thoroughbred: Tabs exposed through December 69. After December 69 spot welds and larger holes for twist locks...... 2 Workmanship, condition and cleanliness ...... 2

Z. Hood Release, Latch, Catch and Latch Support: Release and Latch: Original style. Phosphate and oil finish. Latch Support: Painted slop gray or semi-gloss black. Hood Catch: 69 Phosphate & oil; 70 Zinc dichromate...... 2 Workmanship, condition and cleanliness ...... 2

AA. Hood Hinges and Springs: Original style. Phosphate and oil finish. Thoroughbred: Hood hinges “x” rivets thru Nov 69 & dimple rivets Dec 69 and later...... 2 Workmanship, condition and cleanliness ...... 2

BB. Decals: Service Specification, Battery Test, Air Cleaner with engine size, Autolite Replacement Parts & Emission Tune-up are typical...... 3

CC. Voltage Regulator: (non-electronic) Blue Autolite with rivets ...... 2 Workmanship, condition and cleanliness ...... 1

DD. Wiring: Proper gauge and color code, mounted in original location with proper attaching clips. Black plastic wrapping as original. 69 Wiring routed on drivers side inner fender. 70 Wiring routed under passenger side shock tower brace...... 3 Workmanship, condition and cleanliness ...... 2

EE. Master Cylinder, Power Brake Unit and Rigid Brake Lines: Master Cylinder: Semi-gloss black including vacuum connector. Cap: Semi-gloss black. Early 69 - debossed with correct decal. Others - embossed no decal, must have USE ONLY ESA-M6C25-A BRAKE FLUID CAUTION. Power Brake Booster: Semi-gloss black finish. Rigid Brake Lines: Natural steel finish. Driven Exception: Stainless steel brake lines - no deduction...... 3 Driven Exception: Stainless steel brake lines ...... no deduction Workmanship, condition and cleanliness ...... 2

FF. Radiator, Hoses and Clamps: Radiator: Ford type with FoMoCo logo embossed in top tank. Painted semi-gloss black with proper core thickness and black rubber overflow tube. Fan shroud required on AC and big block cars. Hoses: Molded rubber hose of original size and configuration - FoMoCo or Autolite. Thoroughbred: Factory hoses have texture. Clamps: Wire style with wire staples...... 6 Workmanship, condition and cleanliness ...... 4

GG. Radiator Cap: Autolite zinc or chrome. Cobra Jet has chrome radiator cap. Dearborn cars typically have small rivet. Metuchen & San Jose cars typically have large rivet. Driven Exception: Autolite pressure release cap allowed ...... 1 Workmanship, condition and cleanliness ...... 1

HH. Heater Hoses and Clamps: Hoses: Black ribbed style with orange or yellow stripe with Autolite logo. 70 - 428, steel water tubes on raised valve covers. Clamps: Pedestal type only...... 3 Workmanship, condition and cleanliness ...... 2

II. Belts: Ink-stamped, embossed, or debossed. FoMoCo or Autolite...... 3 Workmanship, condition and cleanliness ...... 1

JJ. Aluminum Engine ID Tag: Correct location and visible ...... 1

KK. Point Deductions for items not proper or original and not previously deducted ...... 5

4. Undercarriage

A. Front Wheel Wells: Front Fender: Topside may be blacked out with sound deadener or show signs of primer and body color overspray. Splash guards, black with some sound deadener. Inner Fenders, wheel- side could show blending of body color, primer or engine compartment color with deadener overspray...... 2 Workmanship, condition and cleanliness ...... 3

B. Front Suspension and Steering: Front Natural Parts: Tie rods, tie rod adjustment sleeves, idler arm, drag link, pitman arm, steering box, strut rods, strut washers, sway bar end links & mounting brackets, spindles, upper control arms, spring seats, P/S control valve and cylinder. Lower control arms (69 & 70- all have jacking tabs) may be all natural or black with natural ball joint ends. No grease fittings. Driven Exception: Grease fittings allowed. Front Semi-Gloss Black Parts: Sway bar, coil springs (may be natural). Thoroughbred: Tie Rod Ends: 69: Visible metal seal retainers on rubber boots. 70: No visible metal seal retainers on rubber boots...... 5 Workmanship, condition and cleanliness ...... 4

C. Front Brakes - Drum: Drums, cast iron finish. Brake backing plates, semi-gloss black finish. Wheel cylinders with small bleeder screws, cast iron finish. Mounting bolts, natural finish. Brake adjusting access hole plugs, rubber. Brake shoe hold-downs, zinc dichromate finish. Front Brakes - Disc: Calipers, natural finish. Splash shields, semi-gloss black finish. Caliper mounting bracket, cast iron finish. Caliper bolts wire tied to spindles. Driven Exception: Wheel cylinders with larger bleeder screws acceptable...... 4 Workmanship, condition and cleanliness ...... 3

D. Front Shock Absorbers: Black Autolite. Driven Exception: Black Motorcraft - no deduction. Black non-Ford - mandatory 2 pt. deduction ...... 2 Workmanship, condition and cleanliness ...... 1

E. Undercarriage & Floor Pans: Undercoating: No undercoating allowed in Trailered Class. Note: Undercoating was applied by dealers. Sound deadener was applied at the factory. Undercoated Cars: Everything must be covered except driveshaft, transmission, rear-end housing, exhaust pipes, mufflers, clamps, springs and plates. Gas tank fully undercoated or have overspray around leading front edge and two sides. Must show some evidence of overspray. Convertible plate must be undercoated. Or Non-undercoated Cars: Undercarriage primer maybe red oxide, dark gray, black or any combination of batch primer colors with some body color and pinch weld paint overspray. (Primer

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G. Transmission: Exterior surface natural finish (cast aluminum or cast iron). Automatic transmissions, two 1-piece cooler lines, natural steel finish. Identification tag present. Back-up light pressure switch present. Inspection Plates: Black or natural finish according to application. 4-speed 428 CJ is typically natural. Automatic Filler Tubes: Black finish. Except 69: 428 yellow; 70: 428 pink. Manual Linkage: Phosphate and oil finish. Except 70, zinc dichromate finish. 70 Reverse lockout, cadmium finish. Lower Shifter Boot: Required on all manual transmissions. Automatic Linkage: Cadmium finish, including 70 lock out rod. Speedometer Cable: Must have correct housing and of proper type. Speed Reducer: Axle codes V 3.91 or W 4.30 must have speed reducer, except 1969 4-speed SCJ’s, NO DEDUCTION, may or may not have reducer. Automatic transmission reducer is inline, manual 90°. Driven Exception: Stainless steel lines - no deduction...... 5 Workmanship, condition and cleanliness ...... 3

H. Transmission Cross Brace Support: Natural steel finish. Thoroughbred: Correct cone-shaped (tipped) bolts and corresponding nuts...... 2 Workmanship, condition and cleanliness ...... 1

I. Driveshaft and U-Joints: Mounted properly. Original type, no grease fittings. Natural steel and cast finish. 428 Driveshaft: All are 3”; except SCJ with Automatic which is 3&1/2” with ends tapered to 3”. Driven Exception: No deduction for U-Joints with grease fittings...... 3 Workmanship, condition and cleanliness 2

J. Third Member: Painted red oxide primer with correct natural machined surfaces. Oil slinger and flange are natural. 428: Must be 9” unit. Attaching hardware has natural finish. Identification tag present. 9" Rear End has pinion snubber, with bare support, located in front of third member. 3 Workmanship, condition and cleanliness ...... 3

K. Grommets, Attaching Nuts, Bolts and Washers: Original style and finish. 4 Workmanship, condition and cleanliness ...... 2

L. Exhaust System: Proper material. Correctly mounted with proper attaching hardware. All- aluminized systems accepted. 351 2v ‘H’ Code: Single Exhaust, rear valence w/o tailpipe cutout. Muffler: May be plain with no name if proper style and length. Resonators: 69 - required with dual exhaust. Thoroughbred: Aluminized, 3 steps with stamped engineering numbers. Thoroughbred: Engineering numbers must be present on tail pipes. Clamps and Hangers: Proper saddle type clamps, natural. Proper hangers, natural steel and rubber finishes. Thoroughbred: Saddle clamps must be Ford-stamped – high shoulders for all. Driven Exception: Stainless steel system - no deduction...... 7 Workmanship, condition and cleanliness ...... 6

M. Lower Pinch Welds: From front wheel well (behind fender) to rear valance, semi-gloss black or body color if exterior is a dark color. 1 Workmanship, condition and cleanliness ...... 2 Thoroughbred: Paint should not be applied with a sharp edge (“tape-line”); semi-gloss black (unless dark body color) was applied directly to pinch weld with air paint guns and no pre-taping.

N. Rigid Fuel and Brake Lines: Natural steel finish. Routed in original location. Factory spring clips have square corners. Driven Exception: Stainless steel lines - no deduction...... 2 Workmanship, condition and cleanliness ...... 1

O. Flexible Fuel, Brake Lines and Differential Vent: Black rubber. Original factory markings. Mounted in proper location. 2 Workmanship, condition and cleanliness ...... 1

P. Rear Suspension: Natural Parts: Leaf springs, leaf spring clamps, spring shackles, shock mount plates, leaf spring U-bolts.

Rear Semi-Gloss Black Parts: Rear sway bar...... 5 Workmanship, condition and cleanliness ...... 4

Q. Rear Shock Absorbers: Black Autolite. Driven Exception: Black Motorcraft - no deduction. Black non-Ford - mandatory 2 pt. deduction. 2 Workmanship, condition and cleanliness ...... 1

R. Rear Brakes: Drums, cast iron finish. Brake backing plates, semi-gloss black finish. Wheel cylinders with small bleeder screws, cast iron finish. Mounting bolts, natural steel finish. Brake adjusting access hole with black rubber plug. Brake shoe hold-downs, zinc dichromate finish. Parking brake cables, natural steel finish. Thoroughbred: Black Rubber Plug: Bendix has part #; Kelsey Hayes smooth without part #. Driven Exception: Wheel cylinders with larger bleeder screws acceptable...... 4 Workmanship, condition and cleanliness ...... 3

S. Rear End Housing: Must be 9-inch unit, semi-gloss black finish...... 2 Workmanship, condition and cleanliness ...... 2

T. Gas Tank: Original type and Ni-terne steel finish. Drain Plug: 69: Either, but typically has drain plug through March; 70: No plug. 70 cars with DSO 71 and 72 may have special tank with vapor return system...... 2 Workmanship, condition and cleanliness ...... 3

U. Rear Tail Pipes & Hangers: Rear Hangers: Flat circular clamp with single bolt...... 2 Workmanship, condition and cleanliness ...... 2

V. Rear Wheel Wells: Rear Wheel Housing: Blacked out with sound deadener. Body color or black overspray acceptable...... 2 Workmanship, condition and cleanliness ...... 3

Point Deductions for items not proper or original and not previously deducted...... 5

5. EXTERIOR Points A. Body Workmanship and Fit: Smoothness of sheet metal, alignment of hood, trunk, doors to body, attachment and alignment of chrome parts to body.

1. Main Body Including roof, lower back panel (tail light panel), upper back panel (between rear window & trunk), rear quarter panels and rocker panels. Especially A-pillar, roof and window drip edge areas...... 7 2. Rear Valance Especially mating edges to rear quarter panels...... 2 3. Trunk Lid Should have equal gaps at 1/4 panel and upper back panel and be flush with those panels...... 2 4. Left Door Especially mating edge to rear quarter panel. Should have equal gaps at 1/4 panel, rocker panel and front fender and be flush with the adjoining parts...... 2 5. Left Front Fender & Headlight Bucket or Fender Extension Especially mating edge fender to door. Fender extensions should be flush with fenders, top and side. (If hood and doors are aligned properly, then fenders would be aligned.) ...... 3 6. Hood & Cowl Especially mating edges to front fenders. Hood should have equal gaps to fenders and to cowl panel and should be flush with those panels. Front of hood should be even with front fender extensions...... 2 7. Front Valance Especially mating edges to front fenders. The front valence was painted off the car. Thoroughbred: We expect to see primer and at least body color overspray on the inside or backside of the valence. In Unrestored, variations are possible depending on personnel and the speed of the line...... 2 8. Right Door Especially mating edge to rear quarter panel. Should have equal gaps at 1/4 panel, rocker panel and front fender and be flush with the adjoining parts...... 2 9. Right Front Fender & Headlight Bucket or Fender Extension Especially mating edge fender to door. Fender extensions should be flush with fenders, top and side. (If hood and doors are aligned properly, then fenders would be aligned.) ...... 3

B. Paint Workmanship, Condition and Cleanliness: Match and consistency of color on body panels. Must have orange peel (up to 3 point deduction for no orange peel).

1. Orange Peel (Typical factory finish, consistent orange peel throughout, no deduction. Sanded & buffed, up to 3 point deduction depending on remaining visible orange peel and consistency. No credit for orange peel in a single area.) ...... 3 2. Main Body ...... 8 3. Rear Valance ...... 1 4. Trunk Lid ...... 2 5. Left Door ...... 2 6. Left Front Fender & Headlight Bucket ...... 2 7. Hood & Cowl...... 2 8. Front Valance ...... 1 9. Right Door ...... 2 10. Right Front Fender & Headlight Bucket ...... 2

C. Stripes and Exterior Decals: Original type and material placed in proper locations. Pinstripes typically end ¼” short of edge, do not wrap down front of cowl, around hood or go under windshield molding...... 3

D. Optional Spoilers and Sport Slats: Front Spoiler: Low gloss black ABS plastic. Rear Spoiler: Pedestal point toward rear window, spoiler taper on rear side: 69: Dealer installed after April 69 requires documentation. Low gloss black, smooth finish, riveted bracket mount to pedestal. 70: Low gloss textured black, screwed bracket mount to pedestal. Sport Slats: Low gloss black no numbers. Original type and material placed in proper location. ... 2 Workmanship, condition and cleanliness of items C through D ...... 2

F. Convertible or Vinyl Top: Proper material for year. Convertible Top: Black or white (parchment). Other colors permitted with documentation. Rear bow finisher strip is 2-piece plastic not 1-piece fold over. Vinyl Top: Black or white. Other colors permitted with documentation. Rain gutter must be sealed with silicone and rivets must be visible on bottom side for retainer. Correct chrome trim...... 4 Workmanship, condition and cleanliness ...... 5

G. Grille, Corral and Grille Opening Trim: Correct design for year. 69 grille is painted flat black...... 5 Workmanship, condition and cleanliness ...... 4

H. Headlamps and Doors: Matching, legal clear bulbs with FoMoCo and/or T/S script, late 69 may have GE without FoMoCo. Doors, proper style and finish for year. Dearborn headlamp door blacked out on backside ...... 4 Thoroughbred: Headlamp buckets, no visible body color looking through grille. Driven Exception: Matching halogen headlights ...... no deduction

I. Grill Lights: Original type, mounted in original manner ...... 2

J. Parking, Tail, Back-Up, Running and Tag Lights: Original design for year. Back-up light rubber gasket, correct color is light gray. Early 69 backup light lens are typically recessed, 70’s are not recessed ...... 6 Workmanship, condition and cleanliness of items F through H ...... 5

K. Bumpers, Guards, Bolts and Brackets: Proper style and finish for year. Mounted in original position. Gas splashguard required between body and rear bumper. Rear bumper brackets are black, not textured, attaching nuts are clear cad or zinc. Thoroughbred: Repo bumpers are typically missing the lower ridge...... 5 Workmanship, condition and cleanliness ...... 4

L. Other Chrome Trim and Molding: Including outside mirrors. Proper style and finish for year, mounted in original location. T5 will have no MUSTANG side emblem or trunk letters. Single T5 emblem mounted on each front fender (Same size and shape as 65-6 GT emblem). Hood Extension Molding Assembly: 69 – Large chrome molding, no spacer, nuts caped w/flare. 70 – Smaller chrome molding with black reinforcing spacer behind hood extension molding, smaller 5/16” gold anodized acorn mounting nuts with encapsulated nut (no flare) plus grayish black sealant...... 5

M. Antenna & Wipers: Antenna - Rectangular base. Round mast. (Must have black plastic teardrop or 1 point deduction.) Wipers - Wiper blade 69: Trico; 70: Anco or Trico...... 2 Workmanship, condition and cleanliness of items I through K ...... 4

N. Windshield, Other Glass and/or Plastic: Convertible rear window: plastic or optional glass. Glass Convertible rear window is typically Corning, check date code. Other Glass: Must be Carlite with script or block...... 4 Workmanship, condition and cleanliness ...... 5

O. Wheels, Hubcaps, Trim Rings and Lug nuts (if visible). Correct style for year with proper center caps on styled steel. T5 hubcaps will not include the word MUSTANG. 2 point deduction for Magnum 500 wheels. 69 & 70 Base Wheels: Painted semi-gloss black or body color with small bright hubcaps, no trim rings. Optional Full Wheel Covers: 69: 5 Spoke, N/A on Grande, Mach 1 or GT. 70: Disc surrounded by 16 small slots, standard on Grande, N/A on Mach 1. Wire Wheel Covers: Standard on 69 Grande, optional on all except N/A on Mach 1 or GT. 69 Styled Steel Wheels w/12 Slot Centers: V8 or 250 I6 only. Mach 1: Standard chrome centers. GT: Standard argent centers. Optional: On all models except N/A on Grande or 200 CID: Centers maybe chrome, argent or painted body color. Rims: Painted semi-gloss black. Bright Center Caps: GT has GT emblem, all others without emblem. Bright Trim Rings: 70 Styled Steel Wheels w/5 Slot Centers: Optional on all models except N/A on Grande or 200 CID. Centers: Painted argent. Rims: Bright Bright Center Caps & Trim Rings: 70 Sports Wheel Covers: Standard on Mach 1, N/A on 200 CID, simulated Mag Wheel with argent centers & fake lug nuts. Thoroughbred: Valve stem caps should be stamped “Dill” brand...... 10

P. Tires: See chart below, proper size and style for year and make. Radials, optional, correct size only. No P-Metric radials allowed. All five tires must match. Driven Exception: Comparable size radials or belted tire - no deduction. Trailered Concours: No deduction for 69 cars with original F60x15 Goodyear tires with size. (Original tires do not have safety warning required on repo tires). Thoroughbred: 2 Point deduction for 69 cars with original F60x15 Goodyear tires with size. (Original tires do not have safety warning required on repo tires). Thoroughbred: Valve stem caps should be stamped “Dill” brand, except Kar-Kraft did not use “Dill” caps...... 5

1969 6-cylinder model C78 X 14 (Standard) E78 X 14 302 V8 C78 X 14 (Standard) E78 X 14 E70 X 14 or F70 X 14 Wide-Oval (WSW) FR70 X 14 Wide- Oval Radial (WSW) 351 & 390 V8 E78 X 14 (Standard) E70 X 14 or F70 X 14 Wide-Oval (WSW) FR70 X 14 Wide-Oval Radial (WSW) Mach I and GT Equipment Group Option E70 X 14 Wide-Oval (WSW) (Standard) F70 X 14 Wide-Oval (WSW) any brand, or Goodyear brand with RWL not including tire size FR70 X 14 Wide-Oval Radial (WSW) 428 V8 F70 X 14 Fiberglass Belted (WSW) any brand, or Goodyear brand with RWL not including tire size 1970 200 6-cylinder model E78 X 14 (BSW - Standard) (WSW - Optional) 250 6-cylinder, 302 and 351 V8 E78 X 14 (BSW - Standard) E78 X 14 (WSW) F70 X 14 (WSW or RWL) 428 V8 F70 X 14 (WSW or RWL) Mach I 351 V8 E70 X 14 (WSW) F70 X 14 (WSW or RWL) Mach I 428 V8 F70 X 14 (WSW or RWL)

Note: RWL: Goodyear brand, may have tire size after Nov/Dec of 1969 (1970 Model Year)

Q. Quality of workmanship, condition and cleanliness of above 2 categories ...... 5

R. Point Deductions for items not proper or original and not previously deducted ...... 5