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It is worth the effort and doing the right thing by contacting the owner of the car (if possible).
a few years ago I stumbled upon a GT500 toploader, and I found who owned the car and ended up getting him the trans , he was happy

I would think the only way to tell would be if they looked close enough to read the date code on the glass

Correct me if im wrong,
If im not mistaken the black gear was used for cars with consertive rear end gears like 300:1 - 3.50:1 ,
and the pink speedo gear used used on the cars with aggressive rear end gear 3.70 3.89 3.91 4.11 etc

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67 shelby Deck lid for sale.
Appears to be all fiberglass with threaded steel nut serts , minimal damage to top left rear corner. Rough horse hair style construction

$900.

Located in southern CA , Im not interested in shipping. If youre out of state or country maybe you know someone who I could meet up with or someone driving through on vacation or a trucker I could meet up with?
Personal delivery might also be an option for a small fee if not too far.

please send a private message if you have interest , questions or want more pics

thanks for the reply ,
are you refering to the lower adjustable clutch linkage rod with the seperate tip that was used for FE ?

thanks for the reply.
Do you think I can use a 1969 428CJ fork in a 70 Mustang with a 460 , toploader and 429CJ style factory bellhousing (C9AA-6392-D)  without any issues ?

Is the clutch fork on a Boss 9 different from a 1969 428CJ fork ?

please remind me, what makes 67 and 68 different? was it the length of the handle ?

 On the reproductions they try to do a one size fits all , claiming to be correct for 1967 - 1969 ,
 where the original 69 is truley different .
On the 69 drag link,  the end with the idler arm dips down , where a 67-68 is straight at that same end.
In 70 (late 69?) they used a bigger diameter material through out , .850" if im not mistaken.

Marcus, I stumbled on this old post and thought id chime in .
 Great info as usual on all your topics, but the toploader section may need a revision.

You left out the C4DR-7A040-A Toploader tail housing.
This casting originated from 1964-1965 Falcon / Ranchero (front shifter mount location) but also came on all 1964 - 1965 Mustang Toploaders, maybe 1966 too (Mustang used the rear shifter mount location).  David kee has this wrong on his site, he has it listed for 64-73. More accurate would be 1964 - 1965 Mustang.

C4ZR-7A040-A Tail.  I dont think it was used in 1964 or 1965, posibly started sometime in 1966? or beginning in 1967.  David Kee has this wrong , not 64-73, more accurate might be 67-73? , or possibly 67-70?.

VIN stamping on toploader case.
From 1965-1967 the complete VIN was "usually" stamped on the bottom flat machined area of the main case facing straight down towards the road, I have seen a few cases where it was stamped on the bottom of the case near drain plug not facing down, but more on the curve of the case. Only important vehicles got their transmission stamped, 1965-1966  K code mustangs and 67 Shelbys, I dont think a basic run of the mill mustang from 1965-1967 got any VIN stamping on the toploader. I believe starting in 1968 they moved the stamping location on top of the driver side ear, it was a partial VIN consisting of 1 digit for year year, 1 digit for plant, and 6 digit VIN , usually 8 digits ,

If anyone thinks otherwise on the above information, please correct me. I am not perfect , I am human

Marcus, Thanks for all of your detailed info in your "Mustang Factoids"  section. That information will be used for generations to come!

shouldnt be too dificult.

If you consider doing it and are looking for parts, I have a restored 69 clutch pedal assy , rebuilt big shaft toploader , and  possilby a 428 flywheel.
drop me a message if youd like to talk

I have a 68 Big block shifter assy has the 2" stick mount spacing as well, I should also have a black steering wheel pad. Will reach out direct later today.

I have one in southern california.
Im not willing to ship , but if you know anyone out here , or someone driving through who I could meet up with id be happy to sell to them and they can get it to you.
let me know if you need more pics and info