GTV6 Body and Tag Numbers

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

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)






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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.
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To make it easier, I have split them into their own groups.
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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)
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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 

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

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
  
 

No problems Carl.  I don't think the ride height difference would be that noticeable (although I don't actually know what it is).
 
I take it you bought Allan's GTV6 shell which was on ebay?

hi guys im new here, ive owned a few GTs over the years, truelly unique car, but ill chat about all that in other threads...noticed you guys chatting about a Capri GT V6 shell recently bought on ebay, do you mind me asking how much was paid...if thats ok forum eticut for a newbie
cheers