Went out to the farm again this morning and got the VIN..I've tred the online reg thing stickied in this forum but can't get any info back.
Here's the VIN: OF91M538110
If it was a eliminator it have the camera case dash pieces and a black delete block off plate.Also it would have the spoiler on the trunk as well as a hood scoop.And the car would have a rear swaybar on the rearend and the front swaybar would be thicker then the stock one .
thanks
pat
p.s. also eliminators had passenger side rearview mirrors (eliminators only)
Thanks for the help! After looking and lots of pics I figured it was a 70 just wanted to know if the C was stock or not.....I don't know if the reference about the rear view mirror was towards me but it does have a passenger side mirror no scoop or wing...... Now I just have to give the guy some money!!! oh yeah and find a garage to work on it lol! EDIT;Does ti say anything about options and what's the link to look up VINS so I don't have bug people again! thxs
IC... the info sixt9coug gave is all that the VIN will tell you. If you send the VIN to http://www.martiauto.com/ they can get you alot more info, depending on which report you buy.
If you get the data from the warranty plate on the driver's door, that will tell you original transmission, rear end ratio, interior color, body color, date of mfg, and sales district. There is a decoder at www.cougarclub.org .
If the car is an eliminator (which can not be confirmed, nor denied based on the info so far), it is worth a premium over the standard Cougar. The "M" in the VIN tells us the car was originally a 351C with 4 bbl carb. which leaves the possibility open.
Thanks....... curious will the tranny you have fit that?
I don't think it's an eliminator unless they came in gold(paint looks like the original) won't be gold when I'm done with it thats for sure! This morning when getting the VIn I did notice the dash plaque from a car show in 1990 lol it was nice fairly recently!
The door sticker is rubbed off...Any other places to look.......Every time I go out in the farm and look at it a just wanna go rent a trailer and bring her home!:eek7:
The Marti report will give you all the info that would have been on the door tag (they can even reproduce the tag for you), plus more - factory options installed, number of units equipped just like yours (1 of xxx), etc. Well worth the investment if you're into that sort of info. I think they have samples posted on their site.
Also, you might find a build sheet under the carpet or in the seat springs, but you probably should wait on that search until the car is yours, as it is easy to damage the 35 year old piece of paper.
NO Sh!T!!!! Even getting some money together is tough right now ....Have a 5 month old and a wife thats on mat leave and a 2001 Intrepid that just got new rubber$$$$$$$:realmad: !I'm hoping if I give her uncle a couple bills he'll let me bring the car home..!
Got my home computer back up!! PICS tonight when I get home....!!! I have a pic of the dash maybe then someone can tell me if this is a eliminator..doubt it!
sweet and solid looking car man. looks like its pretty well all there too and thats REALLY important. go for it. hell, maybe he will do the rightous family thing and just let you have the car
Island Coug
This looks like a pretty good starting point. The only thing that I can sort of see in the photos is that the mirrors do not look right. It is hard to tell but they look like aftermarket ones. Now that is no reason not to buy this car, just thought that I would let you know that they may not be original. Post a photo of the mirrors when you get a chance, then we can tell better. Good luck with your new project.
Island Coug
This looks like a pretty good starting point. The only thing that I can sort of see in the photos is that the mirrors do not look right. It is hard to tell but they look like aftermarket ones. Now that is no reason not to buy this car, just thought that I would let you know that they may not be original. Post a photo of the mirrors when you get a chance, then we can tell better. Good luck with your new project.
Yeah I was figuring this too this any poster said only eliminators came with dual side mirrors..No big deal I have no real intentions of keeping it stock..I just wanna build a nice looking cruiser...Thanks for the post.
Island Coug
This looks like a pretty good starting point. The only thing that I can sort of see in the photos is that the mirrors do not look right. It is hard to tell but they look like aftermarket ones. Now that is no reason not to buy this car, just thought that I would let you know that they may not be original. Post a photo of the mirrors when you get a chance, then we can tell better. Good luck with your new project.
Yeah I was figuring this too this another poster said only eliminators came with dual side mirrors..No big deal I have no real intentions of keeping it stock..I just wanna build a nice looking cruiser...Thanks for the post. After talking to my father today when I was up visiting him looks like he's going to front the cash later on this week depending on some finaces beyond his control so looks like I might be renting a truck and trailer befor the winter!!!!
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