Bob Weenink
1964 Galaxie 500/XL Convertible
VIN 4W69X111487, BODY 76B, COLOR X, TRIM 86, DATE 19M, DSO 32, AXLE 1, TRANS 4
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Let's see what the VIN and production data tell us...
The VIN of 4W69X111487 decodes as follows:
4 = model year: 1964
W = build plant: Wayne Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan
69 = Body Serial Code: Galaxie 500/XL convertible, bucket seats (15,169 produced during the 1964 model year)
X = engine: 352 Thunderbird V-8, 352-4V, 250 hp @ 4400 rpm, 352 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm, 9.3:1 compression ratio
111487 = Consecutive Unit Number (CUN): 11,487th 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 76B = Body Style Code: Galaxie 500/XL convertible, bucket seats (15,169 produced during the 1964 model year)
COLOR X = exterior paint color: Vintage Burgundy (maroon metallic)
TRIM 86 = interior trim color, material and front seat style: black pleated "Crush" pattern vinyl cushion inserts and black "Crush" pattern vinyl cushions and bolsters, bucket seats
DATE 19M = scheduled build date: Thursday, December 19, 1963
DSO 32 = District Sales Office: car was ordered through the Cleveland, Ohio 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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