83 GT VERT Buck Tag Decode Help

[83GTVERT4eye]

Hi All,

I've been trolling the forums for sometime and have found some very useful information on here.

I'm wondering if someone could help me decode this tag. I'm going to look at it tomorrow and hopefully buy it.

Thanks for the help!

[FoxChassis]

MUSTANG = Mustang model line
205113 = 105,113th 1983 Ford scheduled for production at Dearborn Assembly
CVT = Mustang 2-dr convertible
F = H.O. 5.0L V8 engine
031_ = body & paint rotations #031_
1G = Silver Metallic exterior paint color
BLK = Black convertible top color
DF
ST
PS
AC = manual air conditioner
03
GT = GT model/trim level
BR = black rocker panel
MBW = manual Borg Warner transmission (5-speed T-5)
03 = hood scoop
V = visibility (light group)
ELECTRIC
-A = Black interior trim color
NLR

[83GTVERT4eye]

Awesome! Thank you so much for the quick reply. This is a great forum. I'll update if I bring her home which I'm pretty sure I'm going too!

[FoxChassis]

Can you get a pic of the door tag? Even if you don't buy it. The "body & paint rotations number" that I decoded above it actually four digits. The fourth digits is sometimes hidden by the screw, as it is on this tag. Can you get that fourth digit? And a list of options that this car has (see list below for all possible options, that are not already on the buck tag, for 1983 GT convertible). Thanks.

engine block immersion heater
front license plate bracket
factory radio: AM, AM/FM stereo, AM/FM stereo cassette, AM/FM stereo 8-track, or radio delete
factory wheels: 14" '16-slot' or metric TRX
interval windshield wipers (twist knob on end of wiper stalk for timed delay, in addition to normal off/low/high)
leather wrapped steering wheel
seating: vinyl, cloth & vinyl, leather, or cloth Sport Performance (netted halo headrests)
premium sound system ("AMP PULL" knob under dash and left of radio, "Premium Sound System" emblem below HVAC controls, amplifier under center of dash pad)
tilt steering wheel

[83GTJIM]

Are you aware of the relatively low production numbers for the 83 GT Convertible?

[83GTVERT4eye]

I have a photo of the door tag but it's on my work computer. I will try and post tomorrow. Things got messed up but I'm hoping to get to see it on Sunday and bring it home and yes I do know that these are pretty scarce. I am itching to get behind the wheel!

[83GTVERT4eye]

Here is a pic of the door tag. I'll let everyone know how it goes. Hopefully I'll have a picture of it in my garage soon!

[FoxChassis]

Date - 06/83 = June 1983 scheduled build
F0095 = 95 lbs front accessory reserve load
R0077 = 77 lbs rear accessory reserve load
Exterior Paint Colors - 1G = Silver Metallic
DSO = 11 = Boston district sales office
Body - 66B = Mustang 2-dr coupe/2-dr convertible
VR - A = Black convertible top color
Int Trim - FA = cloth & vinyl seating, low-back front buckets (F), Black interior trim color (A)
AC - ?
R - 7 = AM/FM stereo cassette
Ax - Z = 3.08:1 axle ratio, Traction-Lok (limited slip) differential
Tr - 2 = manual Borg Warner transmission (5-speed T-5)
JJ = front springs
HH?? = rear springs

[83GTVERT4eye]

Thanks for the decodes......I'm going up Sunday with a plate and plan on driving it home! I'll post an update Sunday. Fingers crossed

[83GTVERT4eye]

I am very happy to report I am the proud owner of an 83 GT Converttible. The car is absolute beautiful. There is not a spot of rust anywhere on the car. I'm the third owner and they guy said its never been out in winter and limited in the rain and always garage kept. I believe it it's mint! I'm pretty pumped I drove it home down I95 for an hour and a half and she runs like a dream! I'll get pics up soon.

heres the original factory options:

Premium Sound
Interval wipers
cloth trim
p205/70r14 bow tires
leather wrapped wheel
a/c
am/fm stero w/cassette
light group
4floor mats
rusty Jones

it has the 16 slot wheels

it was sold on 11/30/1983 at Wagner ford in simsbury, Ct

[83GTJIM]

And I'm guessing it got the Ziebart rust proofing as well

[83GTVERT4eye]

I'm not sure about the Ziebart rust proofing. I am not aware of what that is. I was listing off the options on the window sticker.

[FoxChassis]

"Rusty Jones" is rustproofing.

[FoxChassis]

Is there any way you can take a rag and some cleaner (WD-40, adhesive remover, paint thinner, etc.) to the door tag so I can see what the A/C code and whole TR code is? Thanks.

[83GTVERT4eye]

Hey fox chasis.....I tried to get a better door tag pic my it didn't come out well. Gotta try and clean it up a little better and I'll report back for the codes you asked for. A/c looks to be blank though I can't see anything there. I'll work on the rest of the TR.