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1970 Mustang - The Year of the Boss!
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The year 1970 saw the first-generation Mustang at its peak level of performance. The new Boss
and Mach 1 models introduced the year before were now widely accepted, and many feel that the
‘70 models were the best of the breed. This was the year the Boss 302 achieved peak
performance, winning the Trans Am championship under the skilled racing hands of legendary
driver Parnelli Jones. This would not only be redemption (the car had performed well, but not well
enough, on the circuit the year before) but would help propel the Boss 302 to the legendary status
it holds to this day. There would be no GT for 1970, the Mach 1 and Boss having gobbled up
virtually all of its sales the year before.
Ford continued to woo the public with engine options. There were nine powerplants available, all
carried over from 1969, except for the 390, which was dropped. Several engines received a boost
in horsepower, and the 428- and 429-ci mega-blocks continued to add spice to the engine lineup.
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Although Mustang excitement was high, Ford would not match the number of units it sold the year
before. In fact, there would be a 30 percent decrease in overall sales — down over 100,000 cars
from the year before. Little did Ford — or GM or Chrysler for that matter — know, but this would be
the first year of a trend that would haunt the industry for several years. The pony car generation
was now in its sixth year and the polish was wearing off, not to mention the fact that many
consumers already owned one. One interesting note: SportsRoof sales for 1970 came the closest
ever to equaling those of the coupe, ending up just 1,734 units short for the year. The sales
decrease, however, cannot diminish the fact that this was the year the Mustang blossomed to its full
potential.
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Parnelli Jones led Ford to the 1970 Trans-Am championship in a Boss 302, edging out rival
Camaros and Cougars and etching the car in Mustang history as one of the best ever built.
(Photo courtesy of Ford Motor Company.)
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Body and Trim
Ford’s experimentation with dual headlights on the Mustang proved to be short-lived. The company
dumped the concept (first implemented the year before) and went back to single units. Rather than
placing them outside the grill, however, the Mustang now had, for the very first time, the headlights
tucked inside the main grill. The area where the headlights had appeared on all previous Mustangs
was now filled in to round off the fender edges and two faux scoops were added to enhance the car’
s racing image. These were never made to be functional, and even the Trans Am cars fielded by
the Ford factory team saw no use for opening them up. The tri-color badge was moved back to the
center of the grill, backed up by a field of black plastic rectangular mesh. The entire grill, once
again, was encircled in chrome trim. The Mach 1 got a special grill treatment with built-in fog lamps
while the Boss 302 got the standard grill.
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Ford ditched the dual headlights used the year
before. The inner headlights now became the
main units, and the outer headlight buckets
were filled with two non-functional scoops. The
tri-color badge was placed dead center.
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The Mach 1 got a grill with two fog lamps
designed into the rectangular grill mesh and, for
the first time, no Mustang designation
whatsoever.
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Single headlight units were
sunk into the grill fascia, and
chrome trim circled the
perimeter of the grill opening.
The two faux scoops had
black inserts to give the
impression of depth. (Photo
courtesy of Dennis Alvey.)
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On the flanks, for the very first time, the Mustang was left with no semblance of a scoop. Even the
SportsRoof, which had been embellished with a special scoop on its upper haunches the year
before, was left without. The only new addition to the side panels was a vertical, forward-slanting
side marker light mounted to the upper portion of the front fender just aft of the faux fender scoops.
In the rear, amber side marker lamps replaced what had been reflective units. A Mustang side script
graced the front quarter panel as it had in years past, and a new quadrangular-shaped badge
connoting engine displacement was placed below the script. Body-color side mirrors were standard
on Mach 1, Boss, and Grandé models.
The only major change to the rear end of the ‘70 Mustang was in the taillights, which were now a
chromed one-piece unit with three vertical lenses sunk deep into the bezel. The taillight panel was
now flat instead of recessed. A depression surrounding each individual lens recess was accented in
black. The gas cap design was similar to that of the previous year but had a wider band with
knurled edges encircling a galloping pony under clear plastic over a black field.
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Grandé owners could choose from a full vinyl top or a Landau-style partially covered top, black and
white being the two available color options. The Grandé script on the rear pillar was carried over.
Rear window louvers and a rear deck spoiler were optional on all SportsRoof models.
It is interesting to note that Candy Apple Red, an exterior color that had been a staple in the
Mustang lineup since 1966, was discontinued. Paint options (with Ford code numbers in
parentheses) for the 1970 were as follows: Raven Black (A), Dark Ivy Green Metallic (C), Yellow
(D), Medium Lime Metallic (G), Grabber Blue (J), Bright Gold Metallic (K), Wimbledon White (M),
Pastel Blue (N), Medium Blue Metallic (Q), Medium Gold Metallic (S), Red (T), Grabber Orange (U),
Grabber Green (Z) Calypso Coral (1), Light Ivy Yellow (2), Silver Blue Metallic (6).
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1970 Mustang at a Glance
Body Styles: Coupe, convertible
Construction: Unibody
Engine Options: 200-ci inline six @ 120 hp, 250-ci inline six @ 155 hp, 302-ci V-8 @ 220 hp, 302-ci
V-8 @ 290 hp (Boss), 351-ci 2V
V-8 @ 250 hp (Windsor and Cleveland), 351-ci 4V Cleveland V-8 @ 300 hp, 390-ci V-8 @ 320 hp,
428-ci V-8 (Cobra Jet) @ 335 hp, 428-ci V-8 (Cobra Jet Ram-Air) @ 335 hp,
429-ci V-8 (Boss) @ 375 hp
Suspension: Independent w/coil springs and shocks in front, semi-elliptic leaf springs w/coils and
shocks in rear
Units Sold: 198,239 total, 96,150 coupes, 94,416 SportsRoof, 7,673 convertibles
Retail Price: $2,721 coupe, SportsRoof $2,771, $3,025 convertible.
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Ford Mustang 1964-1/2 - 1973
by Pat Covert
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Designed for the Mustang restorer & model car builder alike, this
book gives vintage Mustang enthusiasts the detailed information
and Illustrations they need to build highly accurate models or
restored full-size cars. The text covers what finishes, materials,
and parts were correct for each year, with information on
variations and options. Full-color photos show detailed views of
the car’s body and trim, chassis and undercarriage, drivetrain and
engine bay, and interior. Straight profile and front and rear views
are printed to scale to allow enthusiasts to accurately place
decals, stripes, and trim pieces. Sidebars cover production
numbers, performance figures, and paint, trim, and interior codes
and colors.
Most vintage Mustangs have been modified heavily over the last
40 years. This book will show you how your Mustang really was
originally, including accurate 1/24-scale photos and extremely
detailed color shots of the interior, suspension, chassis, engine
compartment and other hard-to-find angles! This book will prove
to be an indispensable resource for model builders, enthusiasts,
restorers, & owners.
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Click below to view sample
pages of each chapter.
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Chap. 1 - 1964-1/2 Mustang
Chap. 2 - 1965 Mustang
Chap. 3 - 1966 Mustang
Chap. 4 - 1967 Mustang
Chap. 5 - 1968 Mustang
Chap. 6 - 1969 Mustang
Chap. 7 - 1970 Mustang
Chap. 8 - 1971 Mustang
Chap. 9 - 1972 Mustang
Chap. 10 - 1973 Mustang
Chap. 11 - Modeling
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8-1/2 x 11"
112 pages
Softbound
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Mustang Muscle Portfolio 1967-1973
Road and comparison test, specifications, and model introductions on
the Shelby GT 350 & 500; 390 GT; 428 Cobra Jet; Tunnel Port; Mach
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Mustang Restoration Tips & Techniques
From ‘Hot Rod’ magazine 100s of how-to tips for pre-’73 Mustang
owners inc. rust & dent repair, painting, engine detailing, boosting
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Super '60s Fords
The Inside Story of the Most Powerful Fords Ever Built. This book
covers the entire Ford performance story in the ‘60s -- and not just
Mustangs and Cobras! Covers models year by year with
performance engines & stats. Sftbd. 8-1/2 x 11, 160+ pages, 200 b/w
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