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1973 - 1977 Door Data Plate Diagram
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| Series Code |  |
Engine Code |
| Assembly Plant Code |  |
Numerical Sequence of Assembly |
| Model Year Code |  |
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| Vehicle Identification Number (3G53H100001) | ||
| "3" | 1973 Model | |
| "G" | Assembled at Chicago Plant | |
| "53" | 4 Door Pillared Hardtop | |
| "H" | 8 Cyl. Engine - 351 2/B engine | |
| "100001" | First Ford Series vehicle assembled at Chicago Plant during Model Year | |
| "9/72" | Built during September, 1972 | |
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| Body Type Code |  |
District Code/DSO Number |
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Rear Axle Ratio Code | |
| Body Color Code |  |
Transmission Code |
| Trim Code |  |
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| Miscellaneous Vehicle Data (53D 2C AA W 2 41) | ||
| "53D" | Custom 500 4 Door Pillared Hardtop | |
| "2C" | Red Metallic | |
| "AA" | Black cloth and Black vinyl | |
| W | C4 Automatic Transmission | |
| 2 | Rear Axle Ratio of 2.75 to 1 (non-locking) | |
| "41" | Chicago District Code (and DSO number when applicable) | |
