help me DEcode my ford

[briggs&strattonChev]

Hey guys, ive got a 1968 ford galaxie 500 XL convertible. I am wondering what the original equipment/color is, and also if its a real XL (ive got an odd feeling it isnt for some reason). Anyone know where I can find out? Anyone know off hand?

Numbers are:

76B F RA 03E 65 9 W

on the tag under the F it says color, and under the 9 W it says axle/trans. Thats all I can read off of it. Id really like to know so holler if you can help.

Briggs

[Greazer]

http://www.lovefords.org/Vin/ford/6069/1968.asp

[Kojack]

That does the trick.. but http://www.galaxieclub.com has some more info on the Galaxies you might be interested in.

[Greazer]

It looks like the "regular convertible" variation is designated by the number 65.

The "XL convertibles" seem to be designated by the number 69 somewhere in the body sequence.

[briggs&strattonChev]

thanks for the links

greazer-that decodes the VIN, and my vin is 8D61FXXXXXX (says last 6 digits are for production sequence, so they dont matter) that means its a 68 made in Dallas and the 61 means XL convertible. the F is 302 2 barrel. So thats cool its a real XL. Thanks alot. Do you know where I can decode these other numbers (76B F RA 03E 65 9 W) for the original color, rear end, and tranny?

Briggs

[Mutt]

Go here..

http://www.ford-registry.com/1967_Decode_Your_Own/1967_Decode_Your_Own_Door_Tag.htm

It's for '67, but most codes (except maybe paint) should be the same.

Dan

[briggs&strattonChev]

thanks mutt, I hope the rear axle codes changed from 67 to 68, cause if its the same I have 4:11 gears lol, thats too low for this cars purpose

[prime mover]

good board here
http://www.fordmuscle.com/phpBB/viewforum.php?forum=6&5119