I cannot seem to find a post that Terry(ford3000gt) put up here decifering Body and Tag Numbers for a GTV6 Capri.
can any one point me to it or know what the numbers mean.
And the numbers on passanger tower and radiator support.
Where is the number on the engine? is this also on Tag.
Also what year had the die cast part on the V6 bonnet?
 
Thanks, Capri Carl

Capri Carl

I cannot seem to find a post that Terry(ford3000gt) put up here decifering Body and Tag Numbers for a GTV6 Capri.
can any one point me to it or know what the numbers mean.
And the numbers on passanger tower and radiator support.
Where is the number on the engine? is this also on Tag.
Also what year had the die cast part on the V6 bonnet?

Thanks, Capri Carl

 
1970 Capris (and some early 1971's) had the diecast piece at the rear of the bonnet bulge.
 
From what I can remember, the different sections of the chassis (CK) number are as follows:
C - Australia
K - Homebush (where the car was assembled)
17 - GT; or 14 - Deluxe; or 30 - XL
The next two letters denote year made and month
Then comes the production sequence number (5 digits)

There is a difference in ID number placement between 1970 Capris and '71-'72 Capris, the 1970 cars having a similar dual numbering system to the XW Falcons.
From 1971 onwards, assuming the car's numbers match, V6 Capris had the same number for the:
 
- chassis/body (as stamped on the drivers side shock tower in the engine bay)
- chassis/body (as stamped on the compliance plate)
- engine number

For 1970 cars, the engine number was different to the chassis/body number, but a numbers matching car would have:
- the engine number (a JE or JF number for V6's) stamped on the drivers side shock tower (as well as the engine obviously)
- the chassis number (CK number) stamped on the slam panel (rearwards of the bonnet lock mechanism) 
- and both numbers would appear on the compliance plate

So for a 1970 GTV6 look for a JE or JF number on the compliance plate, check this number is stamped on the engine and on top of the drivers side shock tower in the engine bay. You would then check that the CK number on the same compliance plate is stamped on the slam panel.
 
Engine numbers are stamped on the section of the block, right behind the drivers side cylinder head.
 
Hope this helps.
 
Cheers
Jamie

From another forum.....
To decode your Classic vehicle, read the following and hopefully all of the information that you require is here.

You can always contact FORD direct. Supply them with your VIN/CHASSIS number and they will confirm how your car left the factory. Phone: 13-FORD or email customers@fordcrc.com.au

The VIN on the engine / car will be 12 characters long, for example, JG63UM78543K or AL1JYM10231K. These are decoded as follows;

First character = Product source.
A = USA, C = UK, J = Australia, U = Japan and S = Japan as well.

Second character = Assembly plant.
G = Broadmeadows - (Passenger), L = Broadmeadows – (Truck), H = Brisbane and K = Sydney

3rd & 4th characters = Body Series
See below

5th & 6th characters = year and month of production respectively:
To decode the month and year of the car, go here:
http://www.fordforums.com.au/vbporta...article&id=316

Serial Number
The five numbers shown are called a Serial Number. Each number is unique to each car which is used to specifically identify it. There is no decoding as such except for contacting Ford and supplying your VIN. Ford can then fully decode the number and therefore, provide full details such as all options listed (at time of manufacture, not at the Dealer), Manufacture date, Wholesale date as well as Sale date.

The last code at the end of the VIN will be a letter which indicates the number of cylinders. This information (along with other info) is then used by the Government (Traffic Department) to calculate registration duty payable.

These codes will be;
R = 4 cylinder
C = 6 cylinder
K = 8 cylinder

2 EXAMPLES OF VIN CODE BELOW:

A = USA source
L = Assembled at Broadmeadows Truck plant
1J = F100 4x2
Y = 1981
M = March
10231 = Serial Number
K = 8 cylinder vehicle for road tax purposes (Does not designate 302 or 351)

&

J = Australia
G = Broadmeadows
63 = Fairlane marquis
U = 1978
M = July
78543 = Serial Number
K = 8 cylinder vehicle for road tax purposes (Does not designate 302 or 351)






<snip>
For some other good reference sites, these are also well worth your visit:

http://www.falcongtclub.org/PaintCodesXAXB.asp

http://www.aus-ford-uk.co.uk/html/co...e_colours.html


Typically, most A and C sourced cars came in the form of parts manufactured overseas and then fully assembled here in Australia e.g. F Series, Escorts & Cortina’s. These were known as CKD kit form cars - CKD = Complete Knock Down.

The complete list of Body Series codes are shown below.
<sequential numeric list deleted>
To make it easier, I have split them into their own groups.
<snip>
Cortina
52 = Cortina L Sedan (Taxi) 4-cyl. (CK/CG build)
53 = Cortina XR Sedan Bench Seat. (CK/CG build)
54 = Cortina XL Wagon Bench Seat. (CK/CG build)
55 = Cortina GL Sedan Bucket Seat (Taxi). (CK/CG build)
56 = Cortina GL Sedan 4-Cyl (XL Sedan Bucket Seats). (CK/CG build)
57 = Cortina Ghia Sedan 4-Cyl (XLE Sedan). (CK/CG build)
58 = Cortina GL Sedan 6-Cyl. (CK/CG build)
59 = Cortina GL Wagon 6-Cyl. (CK/CG build)
60 = Cortina Ghia Sedan 6-Cyl. (CK/CG build)
61 = Cortina L Sedan Taxi 6-Cyl. (CK/CG build)
75 = Cortina Fordor Deluxe and L Sedan Bench Seat. (CK/CG build)
76 = Cortina GL Wagon 4-Cyl (XL Wagon Bucket Seats). (CK/CG build)
78 = Cortina GT and GTL Sedans. (CK/CG build)
79 = Cortina L Sedan 4-Cyl. (CK/CG build)
80 = Cortina L Wagon 4-Cyl. (CK/CG build)
81 = Cortina L Sedan 6-Cyl. (CK/CG build)
82 = Cortina L Wagon 6-Cyl. (CK/CG build)
83 = Cortina Ghia Wagon 4-Cyl. (CK/CG build)
84 = Cortina Ghia Wagon 6-Cyl. (CK/CG build)

Capri
14 = Capri Deluxe Sedan. (CK build)
17 = Capri GT Sedan. (CK build)
30 = Capri XL Sedan. (CK build)

Laser
2R = Laser 5-Door L Sedan. (UK/UG build).
3R = Laser 3-Door GL Sedan. (UK/UG build).
4R = Laser 5-Door GL Sedan. (UK/UG build).
5R = Laser 3-Door Sport. (UK/UG build).
8R = Laser 5-Door Ghia. (UK/UG build).

Meteor
3S = Meteor 4-Door GL Sedan. (UK/UG build).
8S = Meteor 4-Door Ghia Sedan. (UK/UG build).

Telstar
3H = Telstar 4-Door GL Sedan. (UG build).
4H = Telstar TX5. (UG build).
5H = Telstar 4-Door S Sedan. (UG build).
7H = Telstar 4-Door Ghia Sedan. (UG build).

Escort
40 = Escort 2-Door L Sedan 1600cc (CK build)
41 = Escort 2-Door RS 2000 (CK build)
42 = Escort 4-Door L Sedan (CK build)
43 = Escort 4-Door L Sedan (CK build)
44 = Escort 2-Door XL/GL Sedan 1600cc (CK build)
46 = Escort 2-Door Ghia Sedan 1600cc (CK build)
48 = Escort 2-Door XL Super Luxury (CK build)
49 = Escort 2-Door GT Sedan 1600cc (CK build)
50 = Escort 2-Door L Van 1600cc (CK build)
51 = Escort 2-Door XLGL Van 1600cc (CK build)
2P = Escort 2-Door GL Van 2000cc (CK build)
3P = Escort 2-Door GL Sedan 2000cc (CK build)
4P = Escort 4-Door GL Sedan 2000cc (CK build)
5P = Escort 4-Door XL/GL Sedan 1600cc (CK build)
6P = Escort 4-Door Ghia Sedan 2000cc (CK build)
7P = Escort Sundowner Van 1600cc (CK build)
8P = Escort Sundowner Van 20000cc (CK build)
<Snip>

PAINT (1969)

Colour Promotional Name Part Number

Code Description (add suffix)

A Polar White L1619A XW 19503

C Imperial Burgundy L1632A XW 19503

D Lustre Bronze (Metallic) L1024 XT 19503

*E Polar White 1619A XR 19503

F Vintage Burgundy (Metallic) 1632A XT 19503

G Candy Apple Red M2008A XT 19503

K Starlight Blue (Metallic) L1905 XT 19503

M Reef Green (Metallic) 3197A XW 19503

N Opal Glow L3080A XW 19503

R Diamond White M921A XW 19503

W Frosted Pewter (Metallic) 1740A XT 19503

Y Grecian Gold (Metallic) L1041A XW 19503

Z Zircon Green (Metallic) 2039A XT 19503

4 Harmony Grey L1029 XT 19503

5 Cruise Blue L1028A XT 19503

6 Vermilion Fire 1730A JG 19503

7 Yukon Yellow L1068A JG 19503

8 Silver Fox (Metallic) 1901A XW 19503

MISCELLANEOUS PAINT

Black (GT Engine Hood) 1724G JG 19503 A3

Argent (GT Lower Back Panel) L1034G JG 19503 A4

*Use Colour Code "A"

 

PAINT (1970)

Colour Promotional Name Part Number

Code Description (Add Suffix)

A Polar White L1619A XW 19503

C Imperial Burgundy L1632A XW 19503

F Vintage Burgundy (Metallic) 1632A XT 19503

G Candy Apple Red M2008A XT 19503

J Hot Orange L1106 EH 19503

O Maize Yellow L597A JG 19503

P Blue Ice L1105 EH 19503

R Diamond White M921A XW 19503

T True Blue L1104 EH 19503

V Go Green (Metallic) L1107 EH 19503

Y Grecian Gold (Metallic) L1041A XW 19503

3 Peppermint (Metallic) 3312 EH 19503

4 Harmony Grey L1029 XT 19503

6 Vermilion Fire 1730A JG 19503

7 Yukon Yellow L1068A JG 19503

8 Silver Fox (Metallic) 1901A XW 19503

MISCELLANEOUS PAINT

Black (GT Engine Hood) 1724G JG 19503 A3

Argent (GT Lower Back Panel) L1034G JG 19503 A4

PAINT (1971)

Colour Promotional Name Part Number

Code Description (add Suffix)

C Bold Blue L1127A EH 19503

D Raw Orange L1128 EH 19503

E Quick Silver L1100A XY 19503

H Track Red L1096A XY 19503

I Jewel Green 3595A EH 19503

O Yellow Ochre L597A JG 19503

P Blue Ice L1105A EH 19503

Q Yellow Glo L1129A EH 19503

U Ultra White L1111A XY 19503

Z Wild Violet L1126A EH 19503

2 Bronze Wine L1099A XY 19503

3 Peppermint 3312A EH 19503

6 Vermilion Fire 1730A JG 19503

PAINT (1972/ )

Colour Promotional Name Part Number

Code Description (add Suffix)

I Jewel Green (Metallic) M3595A EH 19503 I

K Wild Plum L1471A EH 19503 E

M Blaze Blue L 1120A XA 19503 M

O Summer Gold L1475A EH 19503 A

P Blue Ice L1105 EH 19503 P

Q Yellow Fire L1125A XA 19503 Q

R Copper Bronze (Metallic) L1130A XA 19503 R

S Yellow Glow L1129A EH 19503 QT

T Lime Glaze L 1473A EH 19503 G

U Ultra White

V Shadow Grey L 1142A XA 19503 V

X Red Pepper L1474A XA 19503 X

Z Wild Violet (Metallic) . L1126A EH 19503 Z

5 Teal Glow (Metallic) 3065A XY 19503 5

1969 - MODEL CODE BODY TYPE 
13914 2 Door - Deluxe
13918 2 Door - GT
ENGINE CODE
D   1600 cc - 1V
F   1600 cc - 2V
TRANSMISSION CODE
V 4 Speed Floor Shift
X  4 Speed GT FloorShift
Y  3 Speed AutomaticFloor Shift
TRIM CODE
B BLACK
N DARK SADDLE
W WHITE
 
1970  - MODEL CODE BODY TYPE
13014 2 Door - Deluxe
13016 2 Door - XL
13018 2 Door – 3000cc GT
ENGINE CODE
ENGINE CODE
D 1600 cc - 1V
F  1600 cc - 2V
P  3000cc -2V
TRANSMISSION CODE
V  4 Speed Floor Shift
X  4 Speed GT Floor Shift
Y 3 Speed Automatic Floor Shift
TRIM CODE
B BLACK
N DARK SADDLE
W WHITE
 
Model Reference Details – 1971/1972
13114 2 Door - Deluxe
13214 2 Door - Deluxe
13116 2 Door - XL
13216 2 Door - XL
13118 2 Door – 3000cc GT
13218 2 Door – 3000cc GT
ENGINE CODE
D 1600 cc - 1V
F 1600 cc - 2V
P 3000cc -2V
TRANSMISSION CODE
V  4 Speed Floor Shift
X  4 Speed GT Floor Shift
Y  3 Speed Automatic Floor Shift
TRIM CODE
B  BLACK
N  DARK SADDLE
W WHITE
F  DARK RED
P  PARCHMENT 

Model 13018 = 1970 V6 GT
Paint V = Go Green Metallic
Trim N = Dark Saddle
Trans X = GT 4spd  (sideloader in a V6)
Engine P = V6 3000cc
 

TRIM CODE "S" on 1972 = saddle not dark saddle

Thanks Guys, lots of good info.
I have 2 GTV6,s both 1970 models one 5/70 the other 9/70.
Both same colour, Go Green one,one Dark Saddle, the other Black trim .
On the tag there is a differance with rr ax  and fr ax (think thats correct) letters???
What do they mean????
Cheers, Capri Carl
 
BTW Allen,  got home all OK with Capri, hope to have it blasted in the next few weeks. 

For front and rear axle codes:
 
S means standard and
C means Country suspension pack (higher ride height).
 
Capri Front s...arts book
 
Capri Rear su...arts book
  
 

Thanks Jamie, looks like one will sit a bit higher than the other!!!
Cheers, Carl