I am new to the forum but recently acquired a 66 Fastback. The car never came with its body plate however it did come with its original Buck plate. The buck plate has been great and helping me find a fair bit of info on the car but the only thing it doesn't tell me is the the transmission, axle ratio and distric code


My understanding is that Marti reports only go as far back as 67 and Ford US wont send me a Ford CAC Report (vin report) as i dont have a US postal address.

Do any of you have any other paths i should look down to try and find the history of my Mustang?

pay for Ford to send the CAC to someone in the states and then for them to mail it to you?

Sorry for hijack....what is a Ford CAC report?

the ford report will not give you any info, just like marti they only have till 67

So is there any thing you can do for the earlier mustangs

Is the door tag gone? Ford destroyed all therecords on cars built prior to 1967. If the interior is still original you might get lucky and find the build sheet. Could either be under or behind the rear seat, behind the dash near the heater box or in the headliner.

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I am new to the forum but recently acquired a 66 Fastback. The car never came with its body plate however it did come with its original Buck plate. The buck plate has been great and helping me find a fair bit of info on the car but the only thing it doesn't tell me is the the transmission, axle ratio and distric code


My understanding is that Marti reports only go as far back as 67 and Ford US wont send me a Ford CAC Report (vin report) as i dont have a US postal address.

Do any of you have any other paths i should look down to try and find the history of my Mustang?


can you clarify that?
I am not aware of a "body plate" only a door tag and a vin number on top of the inner fender. Where did you find the "buck plate"?

the build sheet could also be under the carpet or under dash behind the instruments (taped to the wires). I've never heard of one being under the headliner but that wouldnt surprise me either.

The buck tag normally mounts on the driver side fender apron and held on by a screw. The buck tag has some information to help decipher what was on the car. It is a piece of stamped metal about 3"x4".

my buck plate is on my right ( passenger side fender) it is on with one rivet and has a corigated edge. it can be confused with the vin tag, but it is definatly different.

it has the vin which ='s the place,date,body type,and unit #

:)Thank you to all of you who replied to my question.
Big help.

One more ..... I did write to Ford with VIN #. Gave me some info. but not much.
Can the Build Sheet and or Buck Plate provide more ?
Ex: Convertables with Deluxe Interior Package, hood lampsand 3 speed shift?

Hope you guys are there.... ?
Your replies much appreciated !

a build sheet should tell you the whole story if you can find it and if you can read it. Lotsa guys have found theirs but usually in less than perfect condition.

good luck

:)Thanks Aussie !

Hey do I have to tear anything up finding that build street or buck plate ? You mentioned under carpet ?,
(behind) rear seat ?, or behind instruments ?.
Everything is original so hate to mess it up, but at sametime really want to find those id's.

Please anyone jump in .....