'79 Mustang Cobra
cute_but_psycho1
05-25-2007, 11:32 PM
I just purchased a 1979 Mustang Cobra and I was wondering if anyone could tell me how I can check the 11 number VIN for it to make sure the 5.0 thats in it is stock? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks :smile:
SkylineUSA
05-26-2007, 09:20 AM
I just purchased a 1979 Mustang Cobra and I was wondering if anyone could tell me how I can check the 11 number VIN for it to make sure the 5.0 thats in it is stock? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks :smile:
Google girl, Google :D
Can you post a pic? Not of you, but the engine ;)
We can tell by that.
Google girl, Google :D
Can you post a pic? Not of you, but the engine ;)
We can tell by that.
cute_but_psycho1
05-26-2007, 11:10 AM
lol I tried to search but everything tells me the VIN has to be 17 characters lol Heres a picture of the engine Smartypants lol:lol: http://h1.ripway.com/cute_but_psycho_1/S3010746.jpg
SkylineUSA
05-26-2007, 12:36 PM
I would say, yes it is stock :)
cute_but_psycho1
05-26-2007, 03:32 PM
cool thanks but I have another question lol can you tell me if you know of any way that i can find out how many cobras were made in 1979 with the 5.0 engine and the 3 speed auto trans?
SkylineUSA
05-26-2007, 03:59 PM
google girl, google :D
Grab a Hemming Motors News, that will let you know the value of the car, or ebay.
Grab a Hemming Motors News, that will let you know the value of the car, or ebay.
BigDanTheMan
05-27-2007, 03:06 AM
god there is so much room in that engine bay
cute_but_psycho1
05-27-2007, 05:19 PM
lol does Google pay you for the advertising :lol: I was looking for how many were made with the automatic transmission but cant seem to find it :banghead: lol and yes I tried google lol.
oops-sorry
07-19-2007, 08:38 PM
i had a 79 cobra a loooooooong time ago. except it had the turbo 4 banger in it. still wish i had it. as far a your question, you should be able to find a breakdown of the vin in the repair manual
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