Chris Welborn
1965 Galaxie 500/XL Convertible
VIN 5U69X117069, BODY 76B, COLOR J, TRIM 75, DATE 29K, DSO 35, AXLE 1, TRANS 4
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Let's see what the VIN and production data tell us...
The VIN of 5U69X117069 decodes as follows:
5 = model year: 1965
U = build plant: Louisville Assembly Plant in Louisville, Kentucky
69 = Body Serial Code: Galaxie 500/XL convertible, bucket seats (9,849 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
117069 = Consecutive Unit Number (CUN): 17,069th Ford car scheduled to be built at the Louisville Assembly Plant during the 1965 model year (Job 1 was CUN 100001)
The production data decode as follows:
BODY 76B = Body Style Code: Galaxie 500/XL convertible, bucket seats (9,849 produced during the 1965 model year)
COLOR J = exterior paint color: Rangoon Red (red)
TRIM 75 = interior trim color, material and front seat style: red "Crinkle" pattern vinyl cushions and bolsters, bucket seats
DATE 29K = scheduled build date: Thursday, October 29, 1964
DSO 35 = District Sales Office: car was ordered through the Lansing, Michigan 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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