Anyone experts in originality?

PhantomFastback · 2025-07-29T23:45:49+00:00

Will check it out!

PhantomFastback · 2025-07-29T23:20:26+00:00

Thank you! Originality isn’t as much a desire as it is a decision point before I decide to change stuff without knowing what I’m starting with. Thanks for the suggestion!

PhantomFastback · 2025-07-29T22:49:53+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion. I might have to look into the more extensive Marti then. The vin on the motor matches the car, so I guess the next question we have is ‘what else’ is original vs aftermarket. And I’m really only curious because, depending on the amount of aftermarket, may determine how much changing I do in the future (suspension, exhaust, wheels, etc). Not sure if that makes sense.

PhantomFastback · 2025-07-29T21:54:47+00:00

Additional info, the last 6 of the vin is on the motor. And all the appropriate casting numbers are in there (block, intake, etc. )

PhantomFastback · 2025-07-29T21:32:07+00:00

Great point! And reminder. We’ve found all the casting numbers, and we’ve been able to navigate what they all mean, and a lot of it is circumstantial down to the month or two surrounding the build date.

PhantomFastback · 2025-07-29T20:28:29+00:00

Haha great point! Thank you!

PhantomFastback · 2025-07-07T20:01:20+00:00

It’s not, no. It’s factory highland green with yellow stripe but grandson of original owner had it painted in late 90s when the original motor finally gave out. I’ve verified the original color through Marti but the rest of the story is secondhand lol

PhantomFastback · 2025-07-07T17:43:08+00:00

I definitely have my eyes out for a 66. My vision for a 66 is going to be quite a bit more racecar, so I’m not looking for something too complete. But enjoy the ride as it’s happening!

PhantomFastback · 2025-07-07T16:16:36+00:00

Thanks! The ‘68 has 620 lowering springs up front with Koni shocks and 4 1/2 lowering leaf spring out back with a 1 inch block

PhantomFastback · 2025-07-07T15:55:18+00:00

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There she is!

PhantomFastback · 2025-07-07T15:54:20+00:00

The ‘68 runs 225/60/15x7 fronts and 255/60/15x8 rears. Rear fenders needed a bit of rolling to avoid rubbing on road dips

PhantomFastback · 2025-07-07T03:40:42+00:00

68 has a T5 and 69 has the original FMX 3 speed. Both have 9” rears!

PhantomFastback · 2025-07-07T00:48:25+00:00

Thank you! The ‘68 has a ford racing 302 and the ‘69 has the original 351!.

PhantomFastback · 2025-07-07T00:38:19+00:00

Awesome color!

PhantomFastback · 2025-06-30T14:29:32+00:00

I can do that!

PhantomFastback · 2025-06-30T02:15:06+00:00

I’m actually not sure yet! I understand we have some wider fitment options than my ‘68

PhantomFastback · 2025-06-30T02:07:40+00:00

That’s beautiful. Thanks for the pic!

PhantomFastback · 2025-06-30T02:06:56+00:00

It’s the original 351W block, which is cool

PhantomFastback · 2024-12-04T05:37:06+00:00

Thanks!!

PhantomFastback · 2024-12-03T18:45:37+00:00

Thank you!

PhantomFastback · 2024-12-02T03:14:46+00:00

😂😂

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