1967
Mustang Recognition Tips and Information
And the first big changes cometh. Ford still in charge of the "pony
car market" decides to get a jump on Camaro, Firebird, and yes the
Cougar too and make major changes to the 67 Mustang. Parts still
remain the same like the 108" wheel base but from the rocker
panel up most everything else is different.
Grille: the 67 Mustang Grill is much bigger the earlier models
taking up the entire space between the bottom of the hood and the top
of the bumper. The Pony and corral are still intact but the long bars
from each side of the corral are back. One thing that is strange about
this change is that the corral is now wider on the bottom than the
top, opposite of the 66 model.
Headlight molding: The headlight molding kept the original thought
however now it is set further back and now the fake louvers from
65 an 66 are now gone.
Front Valance: The front valance now has new style parking lights
that are deep inset. The valance also has an inset for the license
plate holder. The standard bumper guards now have rubber inserts.
Hood: The hood is much different in the 66 Mustang with more of a
slope and for the first time a big center ridge running the full
length of the hood. FORD is now spelled out across the front.
The hood latch is all new complete with a safety catch. We got rear
facing turn signals to you'll here people call this a "winker" hood.
Funny doesn't "winker" sound like something you'd call your younger
brother in high school?
Under the Hood: Here are your engine choices for the 67 Mustang:
200ci 120hp, 289ci 200hp, 289ci 225hp, 289ci 271hp, 390ci 320hp.
Side: The simulated scoops are still there but they got much bigger
and now there are two! The scoops are now painted rather than chrome.
The three bar Pony and MUSTANG are still just behind the front wheels,
in the V-8 models the engine size is now stamped in the emblem. A
remote control mirror became standard on the 67 but the rocker panels
are now only standard on the fastback. Oh, in 1967 we got the
reversible door key we all knew it was the round one that unlocked the
door.
Windows: The front windshield remained the same! How'd they
do that? They interchange for 65 - 67.
Rear: The taillights are very different in 67, they are three
separate bars. However, one thing remains the same, they are still
really one unit from behind. The gas cap is still wired on but now it
has a ceramic center again and three bars that stick out. In the
center you see the three bar pony and FORD MUSTANG. You could also now
get the "pop" open gas cap in the exterior decor group.
Interior: The 1967 Mustang Instrument bezel only resembles previous
years in theme. The two center pods house either the speedometer and
oil pressure / alternator or the optional tach. The 67 Mustang
Steering wheel is unique because of the big padded safety cushion in
the center. The steering wheel is three spoke and color keyed. The 67
Mustang was the first year for tilt steering. Also, the steering wheel
swings up and over when the driver's door is opened, signaled by a
small switch located in the door jamb. Parts of the new bucket seats
are similar to the deluxe bucket seat from the 66 Mustang, the pleats
run width wise and bright metal panels are used on the outboard sides.
Wheels: Due to the wider tires available for the 67 Mustang the
styled steel wheel is wider than in 66. In addition the trim
ring is wider too, to cover the deeper dish. The center cap is
redesigned with a five star look and a new blue center.
The 1967 Mustang GT: All of the GT's were equipped with one of the
4 available V8 engines. One of which was the first Big Block which was
the 390! The GT still had the front fog lamps. It now had Power
Disc brakes on the front and was available with an automatic
transmission (commonly know as the GT/A).
Here is an interesting
fact: In 1967 Ford produced a "Indy Pacesetter Special" In honor of
the Indy 500. However, Mustang was NOT the pace car that year.....
1967 Shelby: Well the BIG news for the 67 Shelby was of course the BIG
block 428! While the same basic design as the 390, the 428 had nearly
50 more horsepower. The 67 Shelby was the first to have extended
body panels. The 1968 Shelby was the last to be built in California,
beginning in 68 production was moved to Michigan.
VIN NUMBERS
- 7F01C100001 7 - Last digit of model year
F - Assembly Plant (F=Dearborn, R=San Jose, T=Metuchen)
01 - Plate code (01=Hardtop, 03=convertible, 02=fastback)
C - Engine Code
100001 - Consecutive unit number
ENGINES/ENGINE
CODES U - 200 ci 1valve 6-cyl. with 120hp
C - 289 ci 2valve V-8 with 200hp
A - 289 ci 4valve V-8 with 225hp
K - 289 ci 4valve V-8 with 271hp
S - 390 ci 4valve V-8 with 320 hp
FACTORY
OPTIONS - Power front disc brakes
- Power steering
- Power convertible
- GT Equipment Group (only with V-8's)
- Tinted glass
- AM push-button radio with tape system
- AM/FM push-button radio
- Full-width front seat
- Center console
- Luggage rack on rear decklid
- Deluxe steering wheel
- Vinyl roof
INTERIOR
COLORS/INTERIOR TRIM CODE Black - 2A
Blue - 2B
Red - 2D
Saddle - 2F
Aqua - 2K
Parchment - 2U
Ivy Gold - 6G
Luxury black - 6A
Luxury blue - 6B
Luxury saddle - 6F
Luxury ivy gold - 6G
Luxury aqua - 6K
Luxury red - 6D
Luxury parchment - 6U
Bench seat black - 4A
Bench seat parchment - 4U
Comfortweave luxury parchment - 5U
Comfortweave luxury black - 5A
Comfortweave parchment - 7U
Comfortweave black - 7A
EXTERIOR
COLORS/COLOR CODE Raven Black - A
Frost Turquoise - B
Acapulco Blue - D
Arcadian Blue - F
Diamond Green - H
Lime Gold - I
Nightmist Blue - K
Wimbledon White - M
Diamond Blue - N
Brittany Blue - Q
Dusk Rose - S
Candyapple Red - T
Burnt Amber - V
Clearwater Aqua - W
Vintage Burgundy - X
Dark Moss Green - Y
Sauterne Gold - Z
Silver Frost - 4
Pebble Beige - 6
Springtime Yellow - 8
