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dhawthorne15 dhawthorne15
New User | Posts: 4 | Joined: 10/08
Posted: 10/21/08
08:57 PM

I just bought a 73 Mustang today and wondering how can I tell if its a fastback or not?  

 
Falcon67 Falcon67
Enthusiast | Posts: 399 | Joined: 12/06
Posted: 10/22/08
06:25 AM

Review the pictures here: http://bradbarnett.net/mustangs/timeline/71-73/73/index.htm

All the Mach 1s are fastback cars.  
1967 Falcon 4 door 351C-4V
1970 Mustang 351C-2V
http://raceabilene.com/kelly/hotrod
Owner built, owner abused.

 
MustangMan MustangMan
Moderator | Posts: 341 | Joined: 07/06
Posted: 10/22/08
07:23 AM

Welcome to the forums and to the world of Mustang ownership DHawthorne15...

As Falcon67 has linked to, the SportsRoof cars (they aren't called fastbacks after 1968) all have the sloping rear roof line like the Mach 1 trim level. The SportsRoof's expansive rear glass is also a dead giveaway, just like the earlier fastbacks when comparing to a coupe/hardtop.

Please post some photos of your new pride and joy and let us know what your plans are for it...

Mark  
Mark Houlahan
Editor
Modified Mustangs & Fords Magazine

1965 FFR Roadster 427W/TKO-600
1966 Mustang 289-4V/C4
1968 Mustang 4.6L Three-Valve/5R55S auto
1990 Mustang 347/AOD
2002 Explorer Sport Trac 4.0L V-6/5R55 Auto

 
dhawthorne15 dhawthorne15
New User | Posts: 4 | Joined: 10/08
Posted: 10/22/08
08:34 PM

Ok, that makes much more sense. The car is actually in Phoenix and I wont actually have possesion of it until I get this 72 Monte Carlo sold that I have in my garage so maybe in about 2 weeks.  

 
dhawthorne15 dhawthorne15
New User | Posts: 4 | Joined: 10/08
Posted: 11/16/08
01:12 PM

Ok the car just arrived and its great!! Just wondering though, did was tilt steering an option back in 73? I'm looking to replace the steering wheel cause its borderline broken and there is no horn button but wanted to see if its even the right steering column. It is also a chore to get in the car as I have to squeeze underneath the wheel.  

 

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