Phil Huszar
1967 XL 2-Door Hardtop
VIN 7G58R225764, BODY 63C, COLOR B, TRIM RAA, DATE 15E, DSO 89, AXLE 5, TRANS 5
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The VIN of 7G58R225764 decodes as follows:
7 = model year: 1967
G = build plant: Chicago Assembly Plant in Chicago, Illinois
58 = Body Serial Code: XL 2-door hardtop, bucket seats (21,053 produced during the 1967 model year)
R = engine: 427 7-Litre High Performance V-8, 427-8V, 425 hp @ 6000 rpm, 480 ft-lbs @ 3700 rpm, 11.1:1 compression ratio
225764 = Consecutive Unit Number (CUN): 125,764th Ford car scheduled to be built at the Chicago Assembly Plant during the 1967 model year (Job 1 was CUN 100001)
The production data decode as follows:
BODY 63C = Body Style Code: XL 2-door hardtop, bucket seats (21,053 produced during the 1967 model year)
COLOR B = exterior paint color: Frost Turquoise (light aqua)
TRIM RAA = interior trim color, material and front seat style: charcoal black "Heath Tricot" pattern cloth vertical cushion strip and charcoal black "Crinkle" pattern vinyl cushions and bolsters, Luxury Interior Trim, bucket seats (1st deviation)
DATE 15E = scheduled build date: Monday, May 15, 1967
DSO 89 = District Sales Office: car was ordered through the Ford Transportation Services District Sales Office
AXLE 5 = rear axle ratio and type: 3.50:1 non-locking
TRANS 5 = transmission type and shift location: Toploader 4-speed manual, console shift
This car is Registry Number 1845 in the 1967 Ford Full-Size Registry.
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