Need help With ID and Tag #s

[offroadrich]

Hey guys, I just picked up a new toy. Its a 1968 Fastback. it looks like it still has the factory paint on it. now it has PS, PB and AIR. I want to no if this came from the factory with air and how rare it is. and what this car really is. this is what I have.

8R02C152905

63A M 2B 26C 72 2W

Thanks guys!

 

[ponyboy289]

Hey Rich,
Nice looking car. I'll decode the info that you posted.In order to get the real specifics,You can and should call or log onto Marti auto works and get what they call a Marti report,There are different levels of reports,The basic one should tell you everything you are looking for such as did your car come with A/C,etc? Unfortunately for us early guys pre 67 reports are not available. That said here is your info:

8R02C = 68 CALIFORNIA BUILT FASTBACK 289 2V. The numbers are your unit number

63a = fastback bucket seat(standard interior)
M = Color Wimbelton White
2b =interior standard blue
26c = date code mar 26th
72= DSO Which is San Jose
2= axle 2.79 open rear (8 inch)
w = trans C4 auto.

That should pretty much do it.Nice looking car,Best of luck with it,If you feel like posting more details,info,Pictures,or have any questions? Please do,Good luck

 

[offroadrich]

Hey Rich,
Nice looking car. I'll decode the info that you posted.In order to get the real specifics,You can and should call or log onto Marti auto works and get what they call a Marti report,There are different levels of reports,The basic one should tell you everything you are looking for such as did your car come with A/C,etc? Unfortunately for us early guys pre 67 reports are not available. That said here is your info:

8R02C = 68 CALIFORNIA BUILT FASTBACK 289 2V. The numbers are your unit number

63a = fastback bucket seat(standard interior)
M = Color Wimbelton White
2b =interior standard blue
26c = date code mar 26th
72= DSO Which is San Jose
2= axle 2.79 open rear (8 inch)
w = trans C4 auto.

That should pretty much do it.Nice looking car,Best of luck with it,If you feel like posting more details,info,Pictures,or have any questions? Please do,Good luck

Thanks, I will post pix when I get her done. she needs some body and inside work nothing major but it was hit at one time on the left Rear 1/4. Im thinking of changing that out. some small dents and dings. I want to put a bigger EFI motor in it and save the factory stuff incase I ever sell. should be a fun project..

Thanks for the help.

 

[ponyboy289]

Hey,
If you need any input/advice during your build let me know? Nice looking car.

P.S. If you decide to swap out the 8 inch rear for a 9 inch let me know? I have a 9 " housing and axles (2 pairs) That I'd love to sell.I'm really tired of tripping over them.

 

[offroadrich]

In time I was planning to change the rear. If the price is right, The time maybe now, lol. what are they out of? and can they be put right in or need work first?

 

[ponyboy289]

Hey Rich,
The rear that I have is just a housing and axles (28 spline).It is out of a 69 or 70 Mach Mustang,I forgot which? 67-70 Mustangs all used the same width rear ends,So it is a bolt in fro your car. The rear that I have would need brake assemblies (the ones that are on your current 8 inch could be swapped over) and you would need a center section with the gear set of your choice,also readily available 9 inch rears were used in alof of stuff,so a center out of a junkyard could be used or you could go with a new center from places such as Currie. I'm not looking to get rich on what I have so if you would like to discuss further feel free to PM Me. Thanks