Vin number info ... 69.5 or 70 ??

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  1. ChiefRocka

    ChiefRocka Father/Son 69.5 Build

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    Doing some research here regarding the '70 I will be looking at this weekend.

    What are the chances of this being an early model with the weaker Falcon Suspension ?

    Obviously, the plan will be to swap out to a better suspension pending the V8 swap.

    Just Curious if anyone has some VIN info
     
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    ChiefRocka Father/Son 69.5 Build

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    :naughty:

    Nevermind .....

    I should of used the search
     
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    There is a VIN list we have been gathering here. There are two separate sections for 69.5 and 70's. You can use the last six digits in the VINs recorded as a guide and compare them to the VIN on the car you're looking at as to whether it's a 69.5 or not, but the ignition switch location will get you the same results.

    http://mmb.maverick.to/showpost.php?p=994358&postcount=564

    Happy Hunting...
     
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    Paul Masson MCCI Atlantic Canada Rep

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    Gets 'em every time! LOL:yup:
     
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  6. ChiefRocka

    ChiefRocka Father/Son 69.5 Build

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    I know from pictures that the IGNITION IS IN THE DASH !!!

    Which I thought was kinda .....

    well.....

    Cool !?
     
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    Even if you don't get the car, could you share the VIN with us on the VIN Thread? Always looking for the "Last 69.5". :thumbs2:
     
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    Besides the dash mounted ignition switch. The search probably also told you that the side marker lights are 1969 style, which are not recessed. Plus, the door data plates are metal tags, not paper stickers.
     
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    Where did this weaker suspension BS get started??? Excepting for upper ball joint having FOUR bolts to retain it vs three on later, I don't know of any difference... That four bolt upper control arm is the same as in my 428CJ Fairlane...
     
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    Can you elaborate....I have never seen/heard this?
     
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    ChiefRocka Father/Son 69.5 Build

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    Hmmmm, should I be worried if replacements are needed ?
     
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    This is a picture from of a 1969 Cougar. Tell me someone else has seen this? I'm not crazy am I? LOL
    [​IMG]
     
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    I think you maybe crazy :D ....I have never seen that on a Maverick.
     
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    My 69.5 side markers are recessed :)
     
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    The Timken Bearing Automotive Quick Reference Catalog lists the front wheel inner and outer bearings for 1970 Mavericks thru 8/24/69 as sets #6 and #2.
    1970 all after 8/25/69 use sets #13 and #12

    Set #6 - cup - LM67010
    cone - LM67048

    Set #2 - cup - LM11910
    cone - LM11949

    Set #13 - cup - L68110
    cone - L68149

    Set #12 - cup - LM12710
    cone - LM12749

    '66 thru '69 Falcons use sets #6 and #2
    '67 thru '69 Mustangs use sets #6 and #2
     
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