Norm Finkelstein
1963 Galaxie 500/XL Convertible
VIN 3A69X194912, BODY 76B, COLOR M, TRIM 86, DATE 02V, DSO 26, AXLE 1, TRANS 4
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Let's see what the VIN and production data tell us...
The VIN of 3A69X194912 decodes as follows:
3 = model year: 1963
A = build plant: Atlanta Assembly Plant in Hapeville, Georgia
69 = Body Serial Code: Galaxie 500/XL convertible, bucket seats (18,551 produced during the 1963 model year)
X = engine: Thunderbird 352 Special V-8, 352-2V, 220 hp @ 4300 rpm, 336 lb-ft @ 2600 rpm, 8.9:1 compression ratio
194912 = Consecutive Unit Number (CUN): 94,912th Ford car scheduled to be built at the Atlanta Assembly Plant during the 1963 model year (Job 1 was CUN 100001)
The production data decode as follows:
BODY 76B = Body Style Code: Galaxie 500/XL convertible, bucket seats (18,551 produced during the 1963 model year)
COLOR M = exterior paint color: Corinthian White (white)
TRIM 86 = interior trim color, material and front seat style: black pleated vinyl cushions and black vinyl bolsters, bucket seats
DATE 02V = scheduled build date: Friday, August 2, 1963
DSO 26 = District Sales Office: car was ordered through the Washington, D.C. District Sales Office
AXLE 1 = rear axle ratio and type: 3.00:1 non-locking
TRANS 4 = transmission type and shift location: Cruise-O-Matic 3-speed automatic, console shift
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