Alan Poole
1969 XL GT Convertible
VIN 9W61K184154, BODY 76B, COLOR C, TRIM 8A, DATE 31C, DSO 54, AXLE R, TRANS U
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Let's see what the VIN and production data tell us...
The VIN of 9W61K184154 decodes as follows:
9 = model year: 1969
W = build plant: Wayne Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan
61 = Body Serial Code: XL convertible, bench or bucket seats (7,402 produced during the 1969 model year)
K = engine: 429 Thunder Jet V-8, 429-2V, 320 hp @ 4400 rpm, 460 lb-ft @ 2200 rpm, 10.5:1 compression ratio
184154 = Consecutive Unit Number (CUN): 84,154th Ford car scheduled to be built at the Wayne Assembly Plant during the 1969 model year (Job 1 was CUN 100001)
The production data decode as follows:
BODY 76B = Body Style Code: XL convertible, bench or bucket seats (7,402 produced during the 1969 model year)
COLOR C = exterior paint color: Black Jade (dark green metallic)
TRIM 8A = interior trim color, material and front seat style: charcoal black "Comfortweave Knitted" pattern vinyl cushion inserts and charcoal black "Corinthian" pattern vinyl bolsters and sides, bucket seats
DATE 31C = scheduled build date: Monday, March 31, 1969
DSO 54 = District Sales Office: car was ordered through the Omaha, Nebraska District Sales Office
AXLE R = rear axle ratio and type: 3.25:1 Limited-Slip (locking)
TRANS U = transmission type and shift location: C6 SelectShift Cruise-O-Matic 3-speed automatic, console shift
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