Chassis code and build dates, decoding VIN and Chassis codes for dates of build- my number appears later than known delivery |
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Chassis code and build dates, decoding VIN and Chassis codes for dates of build- my number appears later than known delivery |
DRPHIL914 |
Aug 17 2022, 10:23 AM
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Dr. Phil Group: Members Posts: 5,768 Joined: 9-December 09 From: Bluffton, SC Member No.: 11,106 Region Association: South East States |
i was recently researching the chassis number decoding and there is another older thread about this. Based on that information , my chassis number of 472-9075
states that my chassis was built in the 47th week and 2nd day do the 1975 model year. BUT weren’t some 75’s built in late 1974? so what is the first month of the model year build is it January 1975 or is it October of 1974? my car birthday according to my COA is Sept 15, 1975. it was special ordered L99k color with full appearance group. it was offered and money deposited in the summer of 1975 and it was delivered and paid , picked up on October 15, 1975. so how can the chassis build date be 47th week? that would put it in November 14 or so of 1975 if you go tomorrow January 1 for the calendar year. Phil Attached thumbnail(s) Attached image(s) |
SirAndy |
Aug 17 2022, 04:30 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,675 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
Also remember, the VIN sticker in the door jamb was US only and wasn't added until the car was shipped to the US.
Who knows how long that chassis sat somewhere on the lot before it went out the door. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) |
wonkipop |
Aug 17 2022, 07:45 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,399 Joined: 6-May 20 From: north antarctica Member No.: 24,231 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille |
Also remember, the VIN sticker in the door jamb was US only and wasn't added until the car was shipped to the US. Who knows how long that chassis sat somewhere on the lot before it went out the door. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) it would be an unusual car if it did sit for a long time at the factory @SirAndy . i agree with @davep i have a 74. k# indicates 25 Jan 74 Vin sticker is dated 01/74. so the vin was on it within 5-6 days of it being started. that would probably be the norm. interestingly though it was not sold until early may 74. so it seemed to take a while to get from the factory through regional warehouses and to the dealers. @StarBear's is similar. built in Nov 73 and also not sold until may 74. 4-6 months between factory and a sale in a showroom not unusual. |
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