did mach1 come with a 428c.i. in 69?

vette1969 · #1 02-01-2006, 07:44 AM

found a add in the local trader for a 69 mach 1,guy says it is a numbers matching 428 car.not a ford guy but i didnt think mach1 came with 428c.i.

budnate · #2 02-01-2006, 08:08 AM

sure did..call marti with the vin before plopping down your dough.bad a$$ cars when there real..would love to have one.

**SuperNovaSS** · #3 02-01-2006, 08:13 AM

How about the VIN?

**tom406** · #4 02-01-2006, 08:44 AM

Yes. Fifth digit of the VIN must be an "R" (ram air/shaker) or "Q" (non ram air/regular air filter) for the 335hp 428 Cobra Jet FE style motor. Most of them were M code 351's that year, so check it out. Partial VIN # would be on the back of the engine, below the driver's side cylinder head. I don't believe Ford was real consistent during this time frame, as both my '70 Q-code Mach and my buddy's '69 R-code were purchased from 1st and 2nd owners, respectively, had unmolested, date coded motors, but no VIN stamps. As stated, the Marti report is cheap insurance here, for 15 or 20 bucks they'll fax you the documentation on how it was optioned when new.

vette1969 · #5 02-01-2006, 09:52 AM

i will call the seller tommorow and get the info on the vin etc.then call marti to make sure it is a real car before i do anything.just about bought a clone gto a week ago thank god i got ahold of phs and spent the $45.whats a car like that worth?fully restored.

**prototype** · #6 02-01-2006, 06:03 PM

You could be really lucky and have found a SCJ. If the car has V or W axle code, 3.91 or 4.30 gears, you have an SCJ.

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