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donQ · 08-20-2014, 05:56 AM

Is there a way to determine the approximate build date of a 1960s Ford from the serial number? I have a 64 Galaxie convertible and was curious as when in the model year it might have been built.
The VIN number is 4A65X194943.
thanks,
donQ

bobss396 · 08-20-2014, 06:03 AM

This should be a big help to you.

http://www.so-calgalaxies.com/Vin%20..._vin_plate.htm

Ole Don · 08-20-2014, 07:18 AM

The last six digits are the serial number for the body, then the whole car as its assembled. They are not consecutive after the first one. Sometimes they wait for weeks for the correct options to arrive in the plant for assembly.

donQ · 08-25-2014, 05:01 PM

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Bob,
Thanks for the VIN code web recommendation. The date code provides day and month.
Thanks again,
donQ

08-20-2014, 05:56 AM	#1
donQ Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 146	build date? Is there a way to determine the approximate build date of a 1960s Ford from the serial number? I have a 64 Galaxie convertible and was curious as when in the model year it might have been built. The VIN number is 4A65X194943. thanks, donQ

08-20-2014, 06:03 AM	#2
bobss396 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 721	Re: build date? This should be a big help to you. http://www.so-calgalaxies.com/Vin%20..._vin_plate.htm

08-20-2014, 07:18 AM	#3
Ole Don Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: St. Michael, Minnesota Posts: 1,713	Re: build date? The last six digits are the serial number for the body, then the whole car as its assembled. They are not consecutive after the first one. Sometimes they wait for weeks for the correct options to arrive in the plant for assembly.

08-25-2014, 05:01 PM	#4
donQ Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 146	Re: build date? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Bob, Thanks for the VIN code web recommendation. The date code provides day and month. Thanks again, donQ