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    Default I have 2 capris vins I need help decoding please

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    ~LES~
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    240 ft/lb @ 2400 RPM

    "Yeah Baby Feel That Pure Power"
    Capri:
    Is a Mustang With Hips And Class

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    I don't have the buck tags or vin plate numbers just vc labels
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    240 ft/lb @ 2400 RPM

    "Yeah Baby Feel That Pure Power"
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    Default 1979 Capri RS

    VIN
    9 = 1979 model year
    R = San Jose Assembly
    14 = Capri 3-dr hatchback
    Y = 2.3L engine
    611005 = 11,005th 1979 Mercury scheduled for production at San Jose Assembly

    Door Tag
    Date - 01-79 = January 1979 scheduled build
    GVWR - 3664 lb/1661 kg = gross vehicle weight rating
    Front GAWR - 1917 lb/869 kg = front gross axle weight rating
    Rear - GAWR - 1767 lb/801 kg = rear gross axle weight rating
    F0129 = 129 lbs front accessory reserve load
    R0001 = 1 lb rear accessory reserve load
    Exterior Paint Colors - 1G = Silver Metallic
    DSO - 53 = Oakland district
    Body - 61D = Capri 3-dr hatchback
    Mldg - B4D = [will decode later]
    Int Trim - MD = Danbury cloth seating, high-back bucket front seats (M), Medium Red interior color (D)
    A/C - [blank] = no factory air conditioner
    R - 5 = AM/FM stereo radio with 8-track tape player
    S - [blank] = no sunroof
    Ax - Y = 3.08:1 axle ratio, non-locking differential
    Tr - 7 = 4-speed manual Ford of Germany "Hummer" transmission
    VV = front springs
    FF = rear springs
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    Default 1982 Capri GS

    VIN
    1ME = Mercury vehicle manufactured in USA
    B = active belts, no airbags
    P = passenger car
    68 = Capri GS 3-dr hatchback
    F = H.O. 5.0L V8 engine
    1 = VIN check digit
    C = 1982 model year
    F = Dearborn Assembly
    617312 = 17,312th 1982 Mercury scheduled for production at Dearborn Assembly

    Door Tag
    Date - 02/82 = February 1982 scheduled build
    GVWR - 3940 lb/1787 kg = gross vehicle weight rating
    Front GAWR - 2081 lb/943 kg = front gross axle weight rating
    Rear - GAWR - 1882 lb/854 kg = rear gross axle weight rating
    F0109 = 109 lbs front accessory reserve load
    R0115 = 115 lbs rear accessory reserve load
    Exterior Paint Colors - 1G = Silver Metallic
    DSO - 53 = Oakland district
    Body - 61H = Capri GS 3-dr hatchback
    Int Trim - EA = leather & vinyl seating, low-back bucket front seats (E), Black interior color (A)
    A/C - [blank] = no factory air conditioner
    R - 7 = AM/FM stereo radio with cassette tape player
    S - [blank] = no sunroof, no T-roof
    Ax - Z = 3.08:1 axle ratio, Traction-Lok (limited slip) differential
    Tr - 4 = 4-speed manual Tremec "SROD" transmission
    RR = front springs
    HH = rear springs
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    Thank you foxchassis
    ~LES~
    157 HP @ 4200 RPM
    240 ft/lb @ 2400 RPM

    "Yeah Baby Feel That Pure Power"
    Capri:
    Is a Mustang With Hips And Class

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    82 has a t roof. I didn't see it mention anything about a t roof it just says blank no sunroof. Now where would it say it came Factory with the T roof
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    240 ft/lb @ 2400 RPM

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    Capri:
    Is a Mustang With Hips And Class

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    Here's a pic of the car.
    ~LES~
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    240 ft/lb @ 2400 RPM

    "Yeah Baby Feel That Pure Power"
    Capri:
    Is a Mustang With Hips And Class

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    If the T-roof was an ordered option through DAP it would have a "D" code under the "S" (sunroof) column on the door tag. If that column is blank that means the T-roof was an aftermarket or owner installation.
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