Would Like Some Info Please]
Today an investigator for the dmv,discovered a door tag under the door tag whose numbers matched the numbers on the engine strut and under fender. I bought a Falcon that was sold and titled as a 61, when in reality the real vin numbers say it's a 62. It has the grill, hood, fenders and front bumper of a 1961, but the trim, and tail lights are 1962.The investigator is checking to see if it's stolen and whatever other info he can get on it. My question is this; It was made on july 30, 1961. Does anyone know if it's possible that the assembly plant would have used parts (grill, fenders etc..) of a 61 on an early 62 model?? The engine mounts are also 1961, because it was made prior to April 1962. The mystery just keeps getting deeper LOL.
Thanks, Karenna
Reply to justahairfalconloopy about my 1961 1/2
I would like an opinion if the factory didn't put those parts on, someone went thru a lot of trouble making a '62 look like a '61. There is always the possibility it was stolen :NERVOUS: and the investigator is looking into that. However, if it was stolen too many years ago we won't be able to find out. Why would someone go thru all that trouble to make it look like a 61 and even title it that way?? I am pretty smart but beyond it being stolen I can't think of any other reason. Of course there's also the chance that someone for some reason (what :confused:) wanted to sell it as a '61. Sixty ones aren't that rare that it would garner more money. So that doesn't really hold water. I feel duped. :(
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pics of engine compartment of my 1961 1/2
Here's some pics of the inside and I will be posting more
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More Engine Compartment Pics of My 1961 1/2
heres more I hope they help if not let me know and I will post more. Also there are metal tags under both front seats can;t tell what they say w/out damaging them. Does anyone know what they are?