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    Default 80 RS turbo Capri de-code

    picked up a parts car, could you decode the Buck Tag.Name:  DSC_0956.jpg
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    Do you have a door tag for this Turbo RS? Mileage and options?
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    Quote Originally Posted by FoxChassis View Post
    Do you have a door tag for this Turbo RS? Mileage and options?
    Door Tag
    Interior is missing but has recaro seats,
    Cruse,
    Sunroof,
    3 piece spoiler,
    power door locks
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    AC
    no Radio
    what appears to be factory louvers
    rear window defrost.
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    VIN
    0 = 1980 model year
    F = Dearborn Assembly
    14 = Capri 3-dr hatchback
    A = non-turbocharged/turbocharged 2.3L engine
    625429 = 25,429th 1980 Mercury scheduled for production at Dearborn Assembly

    Door Tag
    Date - 01/80 = January 1980 scheduled build
    GVWR - 3797 lb/1722 kg = gross vehicle weight rating
    1982 lb/899 kg = front gross axle weight rating
    1835 lb/832 kg = rear gross axle weight rating
    F0065 = 65 lbs front accessory reserve load
    R0054 = 54lbs rear accessory reserve load
    Exterior Paint Colors - 27 1C = Bright Red upper (27), Black lower (1C) tu-tone paint
    DSO - 84 = Home Office Reserve district sales office
    Body - 61D = Capri 3-dr hatchback
    Int Trim - TA = cloth & vinyl Recaro seating (T), Black interior trim color (A)
    A/C - A = factory air conditioner
    R - 5 = AM/FM stereo 8-track
    S - B = sunroof
    Ax - F = 3.45:1 axle ratio, non-locking differential
    Tr - 6 = manual Borg Warner transmission (4-speed 'SR4')
    YY = front springs
    FF = rear springs

    Buck Tag
    CAPRI = Capri model line
    625429 = 25,429th 1980 Mercury scheduled for production at Dearborn Assembly
    61D = Capri 3-dr hatchback
    T = turbocharged 2.3L engine
    MO = moonroof (sunroof)
    0957 = body & paint rotations #0957
    27 = Bright Red exterior paint color
    DF
    TT = Black lower exterior paint color (lower tu-tone)
    AA
    AC = manual air conditioner
    05 = YES rear defrost, YES rear wing, NO rear louvers, NO rear washer/wiper
    HB = heated backlite (rear defrost)
    RA = road abrasion coating (lower bodyside protection)
    S = speed control (cruise control)
    TRS = Turbo RS model/trim level
    PL = power door locks
    MBW = manual Borg Warner transmission
    10 = vents in hood, hole in hood covered by 'bulge' hood scoop
    V = visibility (light group)
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    That looks like a cool car! To bad it's only a parts car. Will you be posting any pictures?
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    So it didnt have factory louvers...

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    According to the buck tag it did not have factory louvers. No "LL" code.
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    Aaaaahhhhh.... "LL" ok got it.

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