What did the assembly line workers use to stamp with?...was it a die that we can purchase somewhere? Mine isn't stamped at all (anymore) after the shop replaced my inner fenders. Shop is out of business now.
I know the modern Ford plants use an industrial strength stamper.What did the assembly line workers use to stamp with?
The only time you would really have to worry about the VIN stamp is if you were to sell the car and claim that it was all original including sheetmetal and it really wasn't.I know the modern Ford plants use an industrial strength stamper.
Since they all use hydraulics I would be confident the mid 60's line used the same type of machine.
I have looked at a large number of 68-73 engine stamps, they they sure looked hand-stamped to me, some pretty bad.I started on an engine assembly line March 7, 1968. About the 3rd station, the serial number was stamped, by hand. I worked within 10' of this and sometimes, a number stamp would come flying my way when it was hit at an angle. If it was stamped wrong (and caught) it was filed off and restamped. I never saw the body serial number stamping so I cannot say for sure but looking at so many cars, if it was machine stamped, that machine was of poor quality and would not last long in our facility.
i never bought any of the 65-66 mustangs a have owned starting in 1973 till now for investment purposes , only to enjoy them. if i were gonna invest in something i would probably by gold.I don't care if its numbers, a fender bender or a salvage - an unmolested car is worth more. Saying a molested car is unmolested - well there is a special place in the universe for such losers. As long as you are willing to man-up and disclose and decide if the reduction in value is worth the investment - go for it and build your dream - we can all oogle. If you plan to rebody and Mecham a very good con job as rare gold - well I hope you enjoy the company you spend eternity with because you deserve it.
Hopefully the ethical side takes hold - you build your dream an everyone is happy. I'd certainly consider buying a Shelby rebody "for the right price"...
Respectfully,
M