1970 FORD MUSTANG Information Specifications Resources Pictures

1970 Ford Mustang

1970 Ford Mustang

In 1970 Ford replaced the 428 Cobra Jet engines with the new 429 Cobra Jet engines. The 429 Cobra Jet was rated at 370 horse power while the Super Cobra Jet had 11.3:1 compression and was rated at 375 horse power. The Mustang was slightly redesigned but the most noticeable was the change back to single headlights. They were still in the grille opening and were the outside headlights used to be there was now simulated air intakes. The taillight panel was flat instead of the concave panel used in the previous years. For 1970 the Mustang also received the 351-cid Cleveland V-8 engine.

1970 Ford Mustang Specifications

Model Number	Body/Style Number	Body Type & Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Total Production
Mustang Series
N/A	65B	2-dr Hardtop Coupe - 4P	$2,721	2,721 lbs	82,569
N/A	63B	2-dr Fastback Coupe - 4P	$2,771	2,745 lbs	45,934
N/A	76B	2-dr Convertible - 4P	$3.025	2,831 lbs	7,673
N/A	65E	2-dr Grande - 4P	$2,926	2,806 lbs	13,581
N/A	65C	2-dr Mach 1 - 4P	$3,271	3,240 lbs	40,970
N/A	65	2-dr Boss 302 - 4P	$3,720	3,3227 lbs	6,318

Notes:

Total series output was 117,358 units. Ford did not breakdown by engine or body style.

Body Type Identification

63A = 2 Dr. Fastback w/ bucket seats	65B = 2 Dr. Hardtop FLAIR w/ bucket seats
63B = 2 Dr. Fastback FLAIR	65E = 2 Dr. Hardtop w/ Bucket Seats Grande
63C = 2 Dr. Fastback Mach 1	76A = Convertible w/ bucket seats
65A = 2 Dr. Hardtop w/ bucket seats	76B = Convertible FLAIR

Chassis Data

Model	Wheelbase	Overall Length	Tires
Mustang	108 in	187.4 in	C78 x 14/E78 x 14/F70 x 14/F70 x 15

Vin Number Decoding - 1970 Ford (All Models)

Location: stamped on top upper flange of left front fender apron. Located on top of dash visible through windshield. On lock face of left front door.

First Symbol - Year

0 = 1970

Second Symbol - Assembly Plant
F = Dearborn, Michigan	T = Metuchen, New Jersey
R = San Jose, California

Third & Fourth Symbol - Body Series
01 = Mustang 2 Dr Hardtop	43 = Fairlane Station Wagon (Squire)
02 = Mustang 2 Dr Fastback	46 = Fairlane Ranchero
03 = Mustang 2 Dr Convertible	47 = Fairlane Ranchero (500)
04 = Mustang 2 Dr Hardtop (Grande)	48 = Fairlane Ranchero (GT)
05 = Mustang 2 Dr Fastback (Mach 1)	49 = Fairlane Ranchero (Squire)
10 = Falcon 2 Dr Sedan	51 = Ford 4 Dr Sedan (Custom)
11 = Falcon 4 Dr Sedan	53 = Ford 4 Dr Sedan (Custom 500)
12 = Falcon Station Wagon	54 = Ford 4 Dr Sedan (Galaxie 500)
20 = Falcon 2 Dr Sedan (Futura)	55 = Ford 2 Dr Fastback (Galaxie 500)
21 = Falcon 4 Dr Sedan (Futura)	56 = Ford 4 Dr Hardtop (Galaxie 500)
23 = Falcon Station Wagon (Futura)	58 = Ford 2 Dr Hardtop (Galaxie 500)
26 = Fairlane 2 Dr Sedan (Falcon)	60 = Ford 2 Dr Fastback (XL)
27 = Fairlane 4 Dr Sedan (Falcon)	61 = Ford Convertible (XL)
28 = Fairlane 4 Dr Sedan (500)	62 = Ford 2 Dr Hardtop (LTD)
29 = Fairlane 2 Dr Hardtop (500)	64 = Ford 4 Dr Sedan (LTD)
30 = Fairlane 2 Dr Hardtop	66 = Ford 4 Dr Hardtop (LTD)
31 = Fairlane 4 Dr Sedan	70 = Ford Station Wagon (Ranch Wagon - 6P)
32 = Fairlane 4 Dr Hardtop	71 = Ford Station Wagon (Custom 500 Ranch Wagon - 6P)
33 = Fairlane 2 Dr Hardtop (Brougham)	72 = Ford Station Wagon (Custom 500 Ranch Wagon - 10P)
34 = Fairlane 4 Dr Fastback (500)	73 = Ford Station Wagon (Country Squire - 6P)
35 = Fairlane 2 Dr Fastback (GT)	74 = Ford Station Wagon (Country Sedan - 10P)
36 = Fairlane 4 Dr Hardtop (Brougham)	75 = Ford Station Wagon (Country Squire -6P)
37 = Fairlane Convertiable (GT)	76 = Ford Station Wagon (Country Squire -10P)
38 = Fairlane 2 Dr Fastback (Cobra)	83 = Thunderbird 2 Dr Hardtop
40 = Fairlane Station Wagon (Falcon)	84 = Thunderbird 2 Dr Hardtop (Landau)
41 = Fairlane Station Wagon (500)	87 = Thunderbird 4 Dr Hardtop (Landau)
42 = Fairlane Station Wagon

Fifth Symbol - Engine
B - 6-240	M - 8-351
C - 8-429	N - 8-429
D - 8-302	P - 8-428
E - 6-240	Q - 8-428
F - 8-302	R - 8-428
G - 8-302	T - 6-200
H - 8-351	U - 6-170
J - 8-429	V - 6-240
K - 8-429	Y - 8-390
L - 6-250	Z - 8-429

Last Six Symbols - Production Sequence

Starting at 100001

1970 Ford Mustang Options

Description	Description
250-hp V-8	Push-Button AM Radio
300-hp V-8	AM/FM Stereo Radio
335-hp V-8	AM/8-Track Stereo
Cruise-O-Matic Transmission	Center Console
4-Spd Manual Transmission	Tilt-Away Steering Wheel
Power Steering	Exterior Decor Group
Power Front Disc Brakes	Vinyl Roof
Limited Slip Differential	Wheel Covers
Chrome Styled Steel Wheels	Rocker Panel Moldings
Magnum 500 Chrome Wheels

1970 Ford Engine Options

Location Of Engine Code: Last letter in the serial number. Look toward the back of the engine block on the right hand side, above the starter. You will find the casting number at this location.

Letter Code	Engine	Horsepower	Torque	Transmission	Carburetor
T	6-200	120	190	Cruise-O-Matic	1 BC
G	8-302 (Boss)	290	290	Not Available	4 BC
H	8-351	250	355	Not Available	2 BC
F	8-302	220	300	Not Available	2 BC
M	8-351	290	380	Not Available	4 BC
Q	8-428 (Cobra Jet)	335	362	Not Available	4 BC
Z	8-429 (Boss)	375	450	Not Available	4 BC
L	6-250	155	240	Not Available	4 BC
R	8-428 (Cobra Jet w/ Ram Air)	360	440	Not Available	4 BC

Transmission Codes

Transmission	Location
3-Speed Manual	Not Available
4-Speed Manual (std. ratio) 2.78 1st.	Not Available
4-Speed Manual (opt. ratio) 2.32 1st.	Not Available
4-Speed Manual (Pinto)	Not Available
C6 Automatic (aluminum 1 piece case)	Not Available
C4 Automatic (aluminum 2 piece case)	Not Available
Cruise-O-Matic (C.I. case) (FMX)	Not Available
Cruise-O-Matic (C.I. case) (MX)	Not Available
C6 Automatic Special (aluminum 1 piece case)	Not Available

Code	Transmission Type
1	3-Speed Manual
5	4-Speed Manual (std. ratio) 2.78 1st.
6	4-Speed Manual (opt. ratio) 2.32 1st.
E	4-Speed Manual (Pinto)
U	C6 Automatic (aluminum 1 piece case)
W	C4 Automatic (aluminum 2 piece case)
X	Cruise-O-Matic (C.I. case) (FMX)
Y	Cruise-O-Matic (C.I. case) (MX)
Z	C6 Automatic Special (aluminum 1 piece case)

1970 Ford Axle Codes

Codes - Non-Locking	Codes - Locking	Ratio
1		2.50
2	K	2.75
3	L	2.79
4	M	2.80
5		2.83
6	O	3.00
8	Q	3.20
9	R	3.25
A	S	3.50
B		3.07
C		3.08
	V	3.91
	W	4.30

Paint Codes - Exterior Colors

Color Name / Code	Color Image	Color Name / Code	Color Image
A - Raven Black Lucite® Code - 99L Dulux® Code - 93-005		R - Dark Brown (Thunderbird only) Lucite® Code - 5103L Dulux® Code - 5103DH
B - Dark Maroon Lucite® Code - 5095LM Dulux® Code - 5095DM		S - Medium Gold Metallic Lucite® Code - 4970L Dulux® Code - 4970D
C - Dark Ivy Green Metallic Lucite® Code - 5099L Dulux® Code - 5099D		T - Candyapple Red Lucite® Code - 4737LH Dulux® Code - 93-97902M
D - Bright Yellow Lucite® Code - 5194L Dulux® Code - 5194D		U - Grabber Orange Lucite® Code - 5208LM Dulux® Code - 5208DM
E - Light Blue (Thunderbird only) Lucite® Code - 4943L Dulux® Code - 4943D		W - Yellow Lucite® Code - 5102L Dulux® Code - 5102D
F - Dark Aqua Metallic Lucite® Code - 4868LH Dulux® Code - 4868D		X - Dark Blue Lucite® Code - 5093LH Dulux® Code - 5093D
G - Medium Lime Metallic Lucite® Code - 5176LH Dulux® Code - 5176DH		Y - Medium Bronze Metallic (Thunderbird only) Lucite® Code - 5106LH Dulux® Code - 5106DH
I9 - Green Stardust Metallic (Thunderbird only) Lucite® Code - 5173L		Z - Dark Gray Metallic (Thunderbird only) Lucite® Code - 5104L Dulux® Code - 5104D
J - Deep Blue Metallic (Thunderbird only) Lucite® Code - 5098LH Dulux® Code - 5098D		Z -Grabber Green Lucite® Code - 5206L Dulux® Code - 5206D
J - Grabber Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 5205L Dulux® Code - 5205D		1 - Vermilion Lucite® Code - 4602LH Dulux® Code - 93-97249H
K - Bright Gold Metallic Lucite® Code - 5101LM Dulux® Code - 5101DH		2 - New Lime Lucite® Code - 4976L Dulux® Code - 4976D
L - Light Gray Metallic Lucite® Code - 5096L Dulux® Code - 5096D		5 - Ginger Metallic Lucite® Code - 5177LH Dulux® Code - 5177D
M - Wimbledon White Lucite® Code - 4775L Dulux® Code - 4775D		6 - Acapulco Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 4857L Dulux® Code - 4857D
N - Pastel Blue Lucite® Code - 4950L Dulux® Code - 4950D		7 - Medium Peppermint Metallic Lucite® Code - 5094L Dulux® Code - 5094D
O - Burnt Orange Metallic Lucite® Code - 4972LM Dulux® Code - 4972DM		8 - Morning Gold Lucite® Code - 4969L Dulux® Code - 4969D
O9 -Olive Stardust Metallic Lucite® Code - 5175L		9 -Yellow (Thunderbird only) Lucite® Code - 4878LH Dulux® Code - 4878D
P - Medium Ivy Green Metallic Lucite® Code - 5107L Dulux® Code - 5107D		59 - Medium Red Metallic Lucite® Code - 5178LM Dulux® Code - 5178DM
Q - Medium Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 5097L Dulux® Code - 5097D		89 - Dark Fall Bronze Metallic Lucite® Code - 5172LH
NOTES: The first letter of a two-letter paint code identifies the body color. The second letter identifies the roof color. (For example, the combination BM on a Ford would indicate the body finished in Dark Maroon and the roof area in Wimbledon White.) Paint code for all models are shown on the plate on the rear face of the left front door.

Paint Codes - Interior Colors

Color Name / Code	Color Image	Color Name / Code	Color Image
White Lucite® Code - 9664L (semi-gloss)		Light Aqua Metallic Lucite® Code - 9144LH (semi-gloss)
Light Nugget Gold Metallic Lucite® Code - 9514L (semi-gloss)		Medium Aqua Metallic Lucite® Code - 9154LH (semi-gloss)
Medium Nugget Gold Metallic Lucite® Code - 9779L (semi-gloss)		Medium Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 9135LH (semi-gloss)
Medium Ginger Metallic Lucite® Code - 9782L (semi-gloss)		Vermilion Metallic Lucite® Code - 9781L (semi-gloss)
Dark Ginger Metallic Lucite® Code - 9783LH (semi-gloss)		Dark Red Metallic Lucite® Code - 9780LM (semi-gloss)
Medium Ivy Green Metallic Lucite® Code - 9784LH (semi-gloss)		Charcoal Black Metallic Lucite® Code - 9354LH (semi-gloss)
NOTE: To obtain a gloss comparable to the original interior finish add approximately 1 oz DuPont #4528 flattening compound to a pint of unreduced color.