Degins you are so wrong about the legal VIN thing. The legal VIN on a 65-67 in on the apron. I'm sure it varies some from state to state but the apron VIN is used for title and registration. Read back in the post about my experience with this very subject. I'm not making this up.
I saw on a Mustang show a few years ago a guy mentioned that if you see a "T" code on the fender apron, it may or may not match the data plate engine code. All other numbers should match. I have a '66 with the same problem. HOwever, my number matches perfectly EXCEPT for the engine code of "C" vs. "T".
If you think about it, why would someone forge a "C" code...why wouldn't they just go straight for the "A" or "K" and say it was a GT? If your production numbers match on both data plate & fender apron, then you've got an original "C" code. If the numbers don't match at all, then your apron was likely replaced after a bad collission. HOpe that helps.
BTW: I'm looking for back-up of this factoid if anyone knows a book, etc. that would reflect it. I'm selling my car & I'm sure it's going to come up with a prospective buyer.
Kris..maybe my coment will look far-out but remember that assembly workers were well known to make mistakes specialy on the last hours of the Fridays shifts
The VIN thats located on the passenger side is under the fender, almost just like the one on the drivers side except its closer to the firewall panel, I'd guess about 7-12 inches off the firewall side of the fender, and its just an inch under the fender, but still on the apron, like the drivers side. --OK not sure if i got that out all right.
Look closely for anything like numbers or letters, then wirewheel it. you will find the other VIN, but that still doesnt mean thats the true VIN. --- I agree with above --It certainly does look like a 65 --I have one.
Good luck and dont worry ---its registered and its yours (for now at least).
Printable Version
RE: newbie mistake VIN problems - 
