John Bekon
1964 Galaxie 500 2-Door Hardtop
VIN 4W66R128043, BODY 63B, COLOR F, TRIM 12, DATE 16D, DSO 33, AXLE 9, TRANS 5
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Let's see what the VIN and production data tell us...
The VIN of 4W66R128043 decodes as follows:
4 = model year: 1964
W = build plant: Wayne Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan
66 = Body Serial Code: Galaxie 500 2-door hardtop, bench seats (206,996 produced during the 1964 model year)
R = engine: Thunderbird 8V/427 High Performance V-8, 427-8V, 425 hp @ 6000 rpm, 480 lb-ft @ 3700 rpm, 11.5:1 compression ratio
128043 = Consecutive Unit Number (CUN): 28,043rd Ford car scheduled to be built at the Wayne Assembly Plant during the 1964 model year (Job 1 was CUN 100001)
The production data decode as follows:
BODY 63B = Body Style Code: Galaxie 500 2-door hardtop, bench seats (206,996 produced during the 1964 model year)
COLOR F = exterior paint color: Guardsman Blue (medium blue metallic)
TRIM 12 = interior trim color, material and front seat style: light blue "Chain Weave" pattern cloth cushion inserts and blue "Crush" pattern vinyl sides, bolsters, and back, bench seat
DATE 16D = scheduled build date: Thursday, April 16, 1964
DSO 33 = District Sales Office: car was ordered through the Detroit, Michigan District Sales Office
AXLE 9 = rear axle ratio and type: 4.11:1 non-locking
TRANS 5 = transmission type and shift location: Toploader 4-speed manual, floor shift
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