Please Help DECODING VIN # 1963 1/2 Ford Galaxie

[JoeCollectible]

I have no idea how to decode the VIN # of my car. It is: 3U66C164740. Please Help me ASAP. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[shoebox72]

Is this number off the plate in the door jamb OR the lip of the firewall next to the pass side hood hinge?? The number next to the hood hinge is the actual VIN that you register the car with. the number on the plate in the door jamb is a warranty number.

I can tell you tha it is a 63 galaxie 500 (notXL) 2 dr fastback that was assembled in louisville plant. the last letter in the number you listed should be the engine code but there is no C code engine in 63.

Write down ALL the numbers from the plate in the door jamb & the number on the firewall lip & I'll decode the whole car for you.

Billy

[Cadillacin Marcus]

built in 1963 in Louisville KY, 2 dr fastback 289 2V Car #64,740

[Cadillacin Marcus]

Because its a 63 1/2 the codes for 1964 apply here.. the door tag will give you the rest of the info Colorr ,interior etc

[shoebox72]

Marcus I know the 289 C code was available in 64 but I figured he copied the number wrong, like he put C when it's really a G http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif.

Billy

[Cadillacin Marcus]

I knew that you knew about ya know.......hehehe.... I didnt even really read your replu until after I posted mine...If that was a G Code I would have told him it was a 289 and the offered to buy it!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[JoeCollectible]

Thank you all so much. Here is what I could make out of the # on the door itself. This number was located just above the VIN # that I already listed. Please note the gaps between #'s represent spaces.

63B M66 06

There appeared to be more but I couldn't read them. The hood hinge # matches the VIN on the title of car. This 63B # is color code maybe? Thanks again I love you all for this!

[Cadillacin Marcus]

63B is the body style 2 dr fastback..M is the color code Silver Smoke Gray the rest is not right your missing a bunch of numbers.. Body Color Trim Date DSO Axle Trans
63B M ? ? ? ? ?
Vehicle Warranty number=VIN

[Cadillacin Marcus]

Well here ..Shit!!! hahahaha... http://www.socalgalaxies.com/VIN_1964_plate.htm

[JoeCollectible]

Oh man... thank you so much. (kneels down)

[JoeCollectible]

Wait a minute... I am confused. {Had to edit.} I think I may be retarded or VIN challenged. So the car is M meaning wimbeldon white? Or is it silver like stated before.

ok is this right? the # 3U66C164740

3=1963
U=Louisville
66=Black/black Vinyl?
C=289

then what is the 164740?

Someone said silver? wouldn't the M make it white? (off door plate?) - I dunno; total newb just learning about cars. I like the old cars because they are made of METAL!

[shoebox72]

The M is white

The 66 is 2 dr fastback coupe. Not black vynil.

Billy