Digit Position               Reference
         ----------------                 -------------

          #1--------------------------Last Digit of Model Year
 
          #2--------------------------Assembly Plant-F=Dearborn, Michigan
                                                                   -R=San Jose, California
                                                                   -T=Metuchen, New Jersey
 
         #3 & #4-------------------BodyCode-02=Fastback/Sportsroof -09=Fastback
                                                            -05=Mach I               01=Hardtop
                                                            -07=Hardtop              08=Convertible
                                                                           03=Convertible

          #5-------------------------Engine Code-V= 170             T= 200
                                                                L= 250             F= 260(V8)
                                                                C= 289             D= 289 (4V)
                                                                W= 427            S= 390
                                                                 Y= 390            M= 351
                                                                 H= 351            G= 302 Boss
                                                                 A= 289 (4V)     K= 289 Hi Perf.
                                                                 F= 302             J= 302 (4V)
                                                                 P= 428             O= 428 CJ
                                                                 R= 428 SCJ      Z= 429 Boss

           #6 - #11--------------------Sequential Production Number

            The Balance of the identification plate revealed the following:
                            *Body style, exterior paint color, interior trim,date code,
                              district, rear axle code, transmission*
                     Also in big letters clearly indentifies manufacturer-  "FORD"