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1964 Galaxie 500 Convertible
VIN 4D65C120983, BODY 76A, COLOR Y, TRIM 72, DATE 04M, DSO 75, AXLE 1, TRANS 6
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Let's see what the VIN and production data tell us...
The VIN of 4D65C120983 decodes as follows:
4 = model year: 1964
D = build plant: Dallas Assembly Plant in Dallas, Texas
65 = Body Serial Code: Galaxie 500 convertible, bench seat (37,311 produced during the 1964 model year)
C = engine: Challenger 289 V-8, 289-2V, 195 hp @ 4400 rpm, 282 lb-ft @ 2400 rpm, 9.0:1 compression ratio
120983 = Consecutive Unit Number (CUN): 20,983rd Ford car scheduled to be built at the Dallas Assembly Plant during the 1964 model year (Job 1 was CUN 100001)
The production data decode as follows:
BODY 76A = Body Style Code: Galaxie 500 convertible, bench seat (37,311 produced during the 1964 model year)
COLOR Y = exterior paint color: Skylight Blue (light blue)
TRIM 72 = interior trim color, material and front seat style: medium blue "Crush" pattern vinyl cushions inserts, and light blue "Crush" pattern vinyl cushions, bolsters and back, bench seat
DATE 04M = scheduled build date: Wednesday, December 4, 1963
DSO 75 = District Sales Office: car was ordered through the Phoenix, Arizona District Sales Office
AXLE 1 = rear axle ratio and type: 3.00:1 non-locking
TRANS 6 = transmission type and shift location: C4 Cruise-O-Matic 3-speed automatic, column shift
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