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pmustang

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Weird one, Crank sunroof?
« on: September 30, 2019, 01:43:39 PM »
Hmmmm, thought I saw it all. But a crank sunroof at no cost? Also it says its the 225 hp 289 but its a C code. Can anyone shed any light on this?
https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/6989381899.html

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Re: Weird one, Crank sunroof?
« Reply #1 on: September 30, 2019, 02:27:58 PM »
I thought by definition, T5's had to be exported?

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Re: Weird one, Crank sunroof?
« Reply #2 on: September 30, 2019, 02:29:47 PM »
I am more and more interested in this one, (not to buy it, but if the car is legit, certainly if that roof option is legit)

 2112: I guess it could have been ordered and then cancelled or collected in the US to personal export then not have been
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Re: Weird one, Crank sunroof?
« Reply #3 on: September 30, 2019, 02:36:33 PM »
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Re: Weird one, Crank sunroof?
« Reply #4 on: September 30, 2019, 02:47:27 PM »
What's the handle to the left of the driver's seat?  Overdrive?  Trunk release?

I'm also baffled that the price sticker says no charge for sunroof.  As well as for the AM-FM Stereo.

I can't see any stereo speakers in the car, and can't get a good look at the radio itself...although it does appear different from a regular-issue AM. 

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Re: Weird one, Crank sunroof?
« Reply #5 on: September 30, 2019, 02:54:07 PM »
yes, trunk release
 
I would think a sunroof/major option and an AM/FM would be pricey items

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Re: Weird one, Crank sunroof?
« Reply #6 on: September 30, 2019, 03:14:08 PM »
I used to own a 67 T5 Fastback.  It was deported but brought back by someone in the Military.  I have seen several T5's here, even a 71 mach 1 and a 1977 Coupe.

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Re: Weird one, Crank sunroof?
« Reply #7 on: September 30, 2019, 04:13:12 PM »
The radio appears to be an '80s aftermarket one.  There was an am/fm that became available for the 66s.  I have a feeling the widow sticker is a repro.

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Re: Weird one, Crank sunroof?
« Reply #8 on: September 30, 2019, 04:22:30 PM »
KR, that is my thought as well but I am, on a scale of 1-10 on paperwork, a zero.

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Re: Weird one, Crank sunroof?
« Reply #9 on: September 30, 2019, 04:31:43 PM »
I'm no authority on paperwork either.  I doubt they would list the wrong horsepower from the factory.  It looks awful white to be a 55 year old window sticker.

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Re: Weird one, Crank sunroof?
« Reply #10 on: September 30, 2019, 04:36:59 PM »
My wife would love that sunroof!
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Re: Weird one, Crank sunroof?
« Reply #11 on: September 30, 2019, 04:46:47 PM »
My two cents, Ford didnt give stuff away

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Re: Weird one, Crank sunroof?
« Reply #12 on: September 30, 2019, 05:00:33 PM »
Car has a number of prior or current owner changes/chooses made during the "restoration" So many things are suspect as for originality IMHO. The roof appears to be a period piece

Anyone else have an original window sticker with type like on this one or with dealer installed items included?

Guess (would be a bit odd but not unheard of) the sunroof could have been added after the car was purchased - not sure what was available locally since its a north east car.
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Re: Weird one, Crank sunroof?
« Reply #13 on: September 30, 2019, 05:26:31 PM »
Sunroof looks like a Golde unit you would find in VW bugs of that vintage.

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Re: Weird one, Crank sunroof?
« Reply #14 on: September 30, 2019, 08:15:58 PM »
Sunroof looks like a Golde unit you would find in VW bugs of that vintage.

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I agree, looks European, seen crank style moon roofs on vintage BMW, Mercedes, and VW.

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