Identification numbers
Identification numbers
From my identification numbers I think I have figured out what this car was originally from the factory. If I have it wrong I would appreciate any changes.
76 D M 35 10F 53 4 6 4H25F597122
2dr convertible bench....260ci...polar white-red trim...3.25:1 rear axle...3sp C4.....built june 4 in Lorain OH
76 D M 35 10F 53 4 6 4H25F597122
2dr convertible bench....260ci...polar white-red trim...3.25:1 rear axle...3sp C4.....built june 4 in Lorain OH
Re: Identification numbers
That's what I would think too, and the 53 is DSO out of Oakland.poboyjo65 wrote:I think the 10F would be june 10 for the build date.
1964 Comet Caliente Convertible
30,000 miles on our rebuild
All Comets start out as dreams...
Re: Identification numbers
which is weird for a lorain built carGroover wrote: and the 53 is DSO out of Oakland.
Re: Identification numbers
Not so sure. Mine DSO'd out of LA. Even though some Comets were made in CA, I don't think it was very many from the little bit of production research I've seen. Something like 10%.poboyjo65 wrote:which is weird for a lorain built carGroover wrote: and the 53 is DSO out of Oakland.
1964 Comet Caliente Convertible
30,000 miles on our rebuild
All Comets start out as dreams...
Re: Identification numbers
I am sort of confused on where it was built. One set of numbers seems to say one factory and the other number is a different factory....or am I just reading it wrong?
Re: Identification numbers
It was built in Lorain. the second digit in the vin "H'' is code for Lorain.postie wrote:I am sort of confused on where it was built. One set of numbers seems to say one factory and the other number is a different factory....or am I just reading it wrong?
Re: Identification numbers
They were also built in Canada, mine in Oakville.
I believe the Canadian serial numbers are different in meaning.
Does the drivers door still have the stamp tag?
Fred
I believe the Canadian serial numbers are different in meaning.
Does the drivers door still have the stamp tag?
Fred
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The stamp tag is there but....sometime in the past someone did some kind of grinding on the door where the tag is. I am not 100% sure of the first 2 numbers and first letter [7 6 D ]
Re: Identification numbers
mine is totally different
263C 64L 065---
axle 1RR trans 971 engine FB no special order #
263C 64L 065---
axle 1RR trans 971 engine FB no special order #
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Re: Identification numbers
I also have a Canadian Comet. My 1964 Comet Caliente Convertible was built in Oakville, Canada. It has a VIN code ofpostie wrote:The stamp tag is there but....sometime in the past someone did some kind of grinding on the door where the tag is. I am not 100% sure of the first 2 numbers and first letter [7 6 D ]
976D 64L 093xxx
Paint 5AA
Trim 965
Engine DB
I'd be interested in finding resources to decode all of this. So far everything checks out on my block and head codes. I'd really like to know what the "DB" engine code is. The previous owner said the engine was a 170 but it has 5 frost plugs and according to the Ford Falcon Performance Handbook...that is a 200 cid.
1964 Mercury Comet Caliente Convertible
200 - 6 Cylinder
74K Miles
Built in Oakville Canada