Jerry Thomas
1965 Galaxie 500/XL 2-Door Hardtop
VIN 5E68X107975, BODY 63C, COLOR R, TRIM K8, DATE 08J, DSO 13, AXLE 1, TRANS 4
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Let's see what the VIN and production data tell us...
The VIN of 5E68X107975 decodes as follows:
5 = model year: 1965
E = build plant: Mahwah Assembly Plant in Mahwah, New Jersey
68 = Body Serial Code: Galaxie 500/XL 2-door hardtop, bucket seats (28,141 produced during the 1965 model year)
X = engine: Thunderbird "352" Special V-8, 352-4V, 250 hp @ 4400 rpm, 352 ft-lbs @ 2800 rpm, 9.3:1 compression ratio
107975 = Consecutive Unit Number (CUN): 7,975th Ford car scheduled to be built at the Mahwah Assembly Plant during the 1965 model year (Job 1 was CUN 100001)
The production data decode as follows:
BODY 63C = Body Style Code: Galaxie 500/XL 2-door hardtop, bucket seats (28,141 produced during the 1965 model year)
COLOR R = exterior paint color: Ivy Green (dark green metallic)
TRIM K8 = interior trim color, material and front seat style: dark ivy gold "Crinkle" pattern vinyl cushion inserts, and light ivy gold "Crinkle" pattern vinyl cushions and bolsters, reclining passenger seat, bucket seats
DATE 08J = scheduled build date: Tuesday, September 8, 1964
DSO 13 = District Sales Office: car was ordered through the New York, New York 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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