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    Good morning all. I am currently resurrecting a 1985 GT 5.0 5-speed of which I am the original owner. I'm looking forward to driving it every so often, to shows, etc., after having stored it (inside) for almost 30 years. It is in original, un-molested very good condition with original paint (Oxford White with charcoal interior), and I have a stack of original documentation for it (window sticker, build sheet, factor shop manuals). Having been my daily driver back then, it has 79,000 miles on it. Over the last couple of years I have replaced all the underhood rubber vacuum lines and the cooling system (hoses, radiator), and the 30-year old tires.

    It is not running well this year (last year it was okay), and that will be the subject of another post in the engine section. I believe it to be ignition-related.

    Glad to be hanging out with you all.

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    I'd like to see all of the documentation you have (door tag, buck tag, window sticker, build sheet, owner card).
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    I've seen the term "buck tag" but I don't know what it is. The others I have.

    Do you archive this in some manner?

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    The buck tag is a approxamitly 3"x5" metal tag with letter codes stamped in it. they are usually attached to the radiator support.
    Mike
    85 GT - owned since 87

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    Okay, I found the buck tag but I don't know what it tells me. Never really thought about it before. But here's the listName:  Door Tag.jpg
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    So, the dimensions (not necessarily file size) of the build sheet and window sticker are too big. I'll rescan them to a smaller size.
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    Last edited by Luke85; 05-26-2021 at 03:50 PM.

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    Here is the window sticker:
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    And the build sheet: Name:  IMG_0637.jpeg
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    Yes, I archive and database all those things. Have been doing it for a long time. I can also decode them all, if you would like.
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    Thanks, the build sheet, while duplicating some of the VIN data, has some items I don't know about. If you have the decoder ring for that info I would be much appreciated. Transmission and axle tags I can probably get once it is up on stands again.

    I think I have some test drive articles for that car as well.

    I expect to post about an ignition issue I'm having (not firing on all cylinders), probably tomorrow.

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    Build Sheet
    Line A
    Rotations Number - 8904 = trim & chassis rotations #8904
    Line - Z = Mustang model line
    VIN - P28FF170185 = partial VIN
    Body Type - 61B = Mustang 3-dr hatchback
    Body, Tops, Color - [blank] = not a convertible
    Body, Tops, Roof - [blank] = no sunroof, no T-roof
    Ext, Paint, Body - 9L = Oxford White exterior paint color
    Ext, Paint, Accent - [blank] = no exterior accent paint
    Ext, Tutone - [blank] = no tu-tone paint
    Int, Trim - PA = cloth Articulated Sport seating (P), Charcoal/Grey interior color (A)
    Int, Deviation - [blank] = no interior trim deviation
    I.B. Color - A = Charcoal instrument board (dash) color
    Type of Order - 1 = Retail order
    Region & District - 16 = Philadelphia district sales office
    Special Order - [blank] = not a special order

    Line B
    Emission Control - [blank] = no special emissions package
    Engine - M = H.O. 5.0L V8 engine
    Trans - 2 = Borg Warner 5-speed manual overdrive (T-5) transmission
    Air Cond - M = manual air conditioner
    Engine, Tag Number - FK331AA = 49-state calibration (F), Thermactor emissions with or without A/C (K), 5.0L engine (331), release level AA
    Therm, Air Pump - MO = Thermactor air pump for 5.0L engine
    Transmission, Part Number - E5ZRFA = manual transmission (R) originally engineered for 1985 (E5) Mustang (Z), release level FA
    Seats, Type - 6 = Articulated Sport seating
    Belts, Color - A = Charcoal/Grey seat belts
    Carbon Canister - 5 = carbon (charcoal) canister for 5.0L engine with 4V carburetor
    Modules Ign - 5 = Duraspark ignition module for 5.0L engine with 4V carburetor
    Modules, EEC/MCU - V = Two-Speed Accessory Drive (TSAD) module (5.0L with 4V carb/T-5)
    Air Cleaner, Part Number - E5ZC = air filter housing originally engineered for 1985 (E5) Mustang (Z) by Chassis Engineering Division (C )
    Bypass or Diverter Valve - 5Z = Thermactor bypass and diverter valves for early 5.0L engine with 4V carburetor, or 5.0L engine with 4V carburetor and California emissions

    Line C
    Imm Block Heater - [blank] = no engine block immersion heater
    Power Steering, Oil Cooler - A = power steering cooler
    Power Steering, Pump - V = power steering pump for 5.0L engine with 4V carburetor, or 5.0L engine with E.F.I. and CA emissions
    Power Steering, Hoses - 8G = power steering hose for 5.0L engine with air conditioner
    Diag/Warn Light - L = warning light
    Pulley, Water Pump - 5B = water pump pulley for early 5.0L engine with 4V carburetor
    Pulley, Crankshaft - ZA = crankshaft pulley for 5.0L engine
    Pulley, Air Pump - ZC = Thermactor air pump pulley for 5.0L engine
    Alternator, Wiring 14305 - LA = alternator wiring for 5.0L with 4V carburetor
    Alternator, Code - 60 = alternator for late 5.0L engine with 4V carburetor
    Drive Belt(s) - 4MMM = drive belt(s) for 5.0L engine with 4V carburetor, with A/C
    Vacuum Control - 5B = vacuum control for 5.0L engine with 4V carburetor
    Shift Ind Light - M = upshift indicator light

    Line D
    Groups, Décor, Appear - B = GT package
    Electrical, Wipers - W = interval windshield wipers
    Electrical, Defroster - E = electric rear defrost
    Electrical, Audio, Radio - X = electronic AM/FM search stereo with cassette tape player
    Electrical, Audio, Spkrs - Z = four speakers with premium sound system
    Electrical, Lights, Light Group - [blank] = no light group
    Power Aids, Deklid Release - F = remote decklid release
    Power Aids, Locks - [blank] = no power door locks
    Power Aids, Windows - [blank] = no power side windows
    Glass, Tint - T = tinted glass
    Mouldings, Rocker - [blank] = no rocker panel moulding
    Air Dam - G = GT front bumper cover/air dam
    Road Abrasion - [blank] = no road abrasion coating
    Carpet/Mats - G = grey floor mats
    Console - C = console
    Mirror, Outside - A = dual remote control mirrors

    Line E
    Battery - DC = heavy duty battery (54 amp-hr)
    Axle Damper - A = axle dampner for 5.0L engine with 5-speed manual overdrive (T-5) transmission
    Driveline, Speed-O, Metric - [blank] = imperial (mph) speedometer
    Driveline, Speed-O, Gear 2 - M = Maroon (C4OZ-17271-A) speedometer driven gear
    Driveline, Rear Axle, Tag Number - 274F = 2.73:1 axle ratio, Traction-Lok (limited slip) differential
    Suspension, Springs, Front, Left - MOV = B front left spring code
    Suspension, Springs, Front, Right - MOV = B front right spring code
    Suspension, Springs, Rear, Left - MIL = S rear left spring code
    Suspension, Springs, Rear, Right - MIL = S rear right spring code
    Pkgs, Hndlng - X = Handling Suspension package

    Line F
    Wheel Area, Wheel Covers - Z = unknown wheels
    Wheel Area, Wheels 1/2 - ZZ = 15" x 7" cast aluminum ("10-hole") wheels
    Tires, Goodyear - 4 = Goodyear tires
    Tires, Size - 22560VR = P225/60VR15 tires
    Tires, Color - [blank] = tires with black sidewall
    Tires, Spare - M = mini spare
    Tires, Quantity - 4 = four full size tires
    Speed Control - [blank] = no cruise control
    Front End, Cover/Pad - Z = vinyl wrapped GT steering wheel with Ford oval
    Front End, Steering Wheel, Type Wheel - 2 = steering wheel without cruise
    Front End, Steering Wheel, Type of Col - T = tilt steering wheel
    Clusters - ZG = instrument cluster with AMP, FUEL, OIL, TEMP gauges, 7000 RPM tachometer, and 85 mph speedometer
    Hood Scoop - [blank] = no hood scoop
    Frt License Plate Bracket - X = front license plate bracket

    Line G
    Accent Stripe, Type/Color - G1 = Dark Charcoal hood stripe, Medium Charcoal "Mustang GT" hatch decal
    Export/French - [blank] = no French labels
    Label, Emission Control (9C485) - CHK = emission control label for late (after 09/84) non-convertible, 5.0L engine with 4V carburetor, 49-state calibration
    VIN - 1FABM4 = partial VIN
    Last edited by FoxChassis; 05-27-2021 at 10:59 AM.
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    Cool. Thank you. Seems to be correct for what's in the car.

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    Added more info above.
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    Here's the car (just got it running correctly):
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    Welcome to FEP from a fellow New England member. There are quite a few of us from around the area. Pre-COVID, we used to get together at regional shows. Not sure when that will return to normal. Love the car, looks to be in very good condition.

    JT
    1979 Indy Pace Car Mustang 302 / 5spd
    1982 Mustang GT T-Top 302 / 4spd
    1986 SVO Mustang - 1C

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    Looking forward to the show season this year, though I am still getting used to the car again. Right now I'm struggling with the fast idle cam sticking, leaving me a 1200 rpm all the time. Minor issue, but I think I'll be having a few of those.

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    Welcome to the site Luke.

    Car looks great and amazing the original owner still! I am sure with some minor work and attention the car will be an amazing example of an early Foxbody!
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    Nice car!
    Glad to see another original owner, I don’t believe there are many of us left.
    Andy G.
    1986 Mustang GT vert, 2R, original owner, 5 spd, 19k miles
    1986 Mustang SVO, 1C, comp prep, 3rd owner, 48k miles
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    Nice 86 GT.
    As for the original owners, there are a few of us old guys and gals are still kicking.
    Remember minimum age of an original owner now is 53.
    Mine is an 86 LX Vert.
    Ray
    86 Mustang LX 3.8 Convertible (bought new}
    65 Galaxie 500 XL 390 auto
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    Man I feel bad. Drove the hell out of mine from
    day 1. When anything went wrong used it as an excuse to not drive. After 211,000.
    just got it running. Still eats concrete.

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