1969 Ford Mustang 351 M code coupe restoration part 8-Rear Quarters and Trunk

   / mustangconnection1   The rear quarter extensions come off and the trunk reveals some surprises and looks like the gas tank is a goner. Follow along on as this 1969 Ford Mustang M code ( 351 4 barrel) car goes though a cosmetic and mechanical restoration. This California, DSO 71 ( Los Angeles) black plate 1969 Coupe is loaded with options as verified by the Marti Report Originally sold at Fred Hauter Ford in Montrose CA( now closed) this car has remained in Southern California it's whole life. It was built in June of 1969 as is only 1 of 7 M code, Deluxe interior coupes. It came with the following options: 351 Windsor 4 barrel, FMX auto trans, Electric Clock, Wide Oval belted tires, Power front disc brakes, Power Steering, Air conditioning, AM\FM stereo, Interior Decor Group( think Mach 1 and Grande but with a bench seat),Tinted Glass, Argent Styled steel wheels( same as the GT and Mach for 69). The car is an unusual coupe and worthy of some attention. The plan is to return the car to it's original Roayl Maroon Paint-3059-A. Follow along for an in-dept series on the preservation and restoration of this cool 69.