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    Default 1983 GL Coupe value

    I've come to a point in life where I need to do a little consolidating. I have too many cars, too many projects and not enough time in the day (or space in the garage). I realize that this isn't a terribly desirable car in this spec but it is charming. I don't need to sell it really, but I'd like to see it go to a good home where someone can give it more attention than it is getting now (so if I do list it, it will only be on here).

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    Specs are as follows:

    VIN
    1FA = Ford vehicle manufactured in USA by Ford Motor Company
    B = active belts, no airbags
    P = passenger car
    26 = Mustang 2-dr coupe
    3 = 3.8L V6 engine
    9 = VIN check digit
    D = 1983 model year
    F = Dearborn Assembly
    166298 = 66,298th 1983 Ford scheduled for production at Dearborn Assembly

    Door Tag
    Date - 02/83 = February 1983 scheduled build
    GVWR - 3950 lb/1791 kg = gross vehicle weight rating
    Front GAWR - 2125 lb/963 kg = front gorss axle weight rating
    Rear GAWR - 1926 lb/873 kg = rear gross axle weight rating
    F0226 = 226 lbs front rear accessory reserve load
    R0172 = 172 lbs rear accessory reserve load
    Exterior Paint Colors - 5C = Dark Academy Blue Metallic
    DSO - 42 = Cleveland district sales office
    Body - 66B = Mustang 2-dr convertible/2-dr coupe
    Int Trim - DB = cloth & vinyl seating, low-back front buckets (D), Academy Blue interior trim color (B)
    A/C - B = Light Academy Blue paint stripes
    R - 4 = AM/FM stereo radio
    S - [blank] = no sunroof, no T-roof
    Ax - B = 2.73:1 axle ratio, conventional (non-locking) differential
    Tr - C = C5 automatic transmission
    YY = front springs
    GG = rear springs

    Buck Tag
    MUSTANG = Mustang model line
    166298 = 66,298th 1983 Ford scheduled for production at Dearborn Assembly
    66B = Mustang 2-dr coupe
    3 = 3.8L V6 engine
    0422 = body & paint rotations #0422
    5C = Dark Academy Blue Metallic exterior paint color
    DF
    ST
    SK
    AC = manual air conditioner
    02 = rear defrost
    HB = heated backlite (rear defrost)
    RM = rocker molding
    01 = no hood scoop
    ELECTRIC
    -B = Academy Blue interior trim color

    Build Sheet
    Line A
    Rotations Number - 0575 = trim & chassis rotations #0575
    Line - Z = Mustang model line
    VIN - P26DF166298 = [VIN decoded above]
    Body Type - 66B = Mustang 2-dr convertible/2-dr coupe
    Body, Tops, Roof - [blank] = no sunroof, no T-roof
    Ext, Paint, Body - 5C = Dark Academy Blue Metallic
    Ext, Paint, Accent - [blank] = no accent paint
    Ext, Tutone - [blank] = no tu-tone paint
    Int, Trim - DB = cloth & vinyl seating, low-back front buckets (D), Academy Blue interior trim color (B)
    Int, Dev - [blank] = no interior trim deviation
    Intr BD - B = Academy Blue instrument panel color
    Type of Order - 2 = dealer stock order
    Region & District - 42 = Cleveland district sales office
    Special Order - [blank] = not a special order

    Line B
    Emission Control - [blank] = no special emissions package
    Engine - 3 = 3.8L V6 engine
    Trans - C = C5 automatic transmission
    Air Cond - M = manual air conditioner
    Engine, Tag Number - DJ514AA = 49-state calibration (D), Thermactor emissions with A/C (J), 3.8L engine (514), release level AA
    Transmission, Part Number - E3ZP BA = automatic transmission (P) originally engineered for 1983 (E3) Mustang (Z), release level BA
    Seats, Type - 2 = low-back bucket seating
    Belts, Color - B = Academy Blue seat belts

    Line C
    Imm Block Heater - [blank] = no immersion engine block heater

    Line D
    Groups, Protection - [blank] = no appearance protection group
    Electrical, Wipers - W = interval windshield wipers
    Electrical, Defroster - E = electric rear defrost
    Electrical, Audio, Radio - S = AM/FM stereo radio
    Electrical, Audio, Spkrs - 4 = four speakers without premium sound system
    Electrical, Lights, Light Group - [blank] = no light group
    Power Aids, Deklid Release - [blank] = no remote decklid release
    Power Aids, Locks - [blank] = no power door locks
    Power Aids, Windows - [blank] = no power side windows
    Glass, Tint - T = tinted glass
    Mouldings, Rocker - B = bright rocker panel mouldings
    Road Abrasion - [blank] = no road abrasion coating
    Carpet/Mats - [blank] = no floor mats
    Console - C = console
    Mirror, Vanity - P = passenger side vanity mirror

    Line E
    Battery - DA = regular duty battery (45 amp-hr)
    Driveline, Speed-O, Metric - [blank] = no metric speedometer
    Driveline, Rear Axle, Tag Number - 275D = 2.73:1 axle ratio, conventional (non-locking) differential
    Suspension, Springs, Front, Left - YEL = Y front left spring code
    Suspension, Springs, Front, Right - YEL = Y front right spring code
    Suspension, Springs, Rear, Left - NIN = G rear left spring code
    Suspension, Springs, Rear, Left - NIN = G rear right spring code
    Pkgs, Hndlng - [blank] = no handling suspension package

    Line F
    Wheel Area, Wheel Covers - F = Turbine wheel covers
    Wheel Area, Wheels, Code 1/2 - YW = steel wheels
    Tires, Size - 18575R = P185/75R14 tires
    Tires, Color - W = white sidewall
    F28 - [blank] = no fingertip speed control
    Front End, Steering Wheel, Wheel Color - A = Black steering wheel
    Front End, Steering Wheel, Type of Col - [blank] = no tilt steering wheel
    Hood Scoop - [blank] = no hood scoop
    Frt License Plate Bracket - T = front license plate bracket

    Line G
    Accent Stripe Color - B = Light Academy Blue paint stripes
    VIN - 1FAB39 = [VIN decoded above]

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    The odometer shows just over 60k and I have no reason to doubt it. I will take more detailed pics soon. The paint is ok but not great, many random chips and scratches. The interior is nice. The car runs and drives nicely and has never let me down, I'd drive it cross country tomorrow if the AC worked. The car is 99% rust free.

    Let me know what you think it might be worth and what other pictures you'd like to see to help determine that and I'll get them ASAP. Thanks in advance!
    -Randy
    '83 Mustang GL notchback - 351w - T5Z
    '84 Mustang GT350 20th Anniversary Hatch #2808 - 302 - T5
    ''92 Mustang LX Hatch - 2.3t - IRS (in progress)

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    I can only attach 5 pictures per post I guess...

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    There are more details in the thread I made about the car as well. http://vb.foureyedpride.com/showthre...ld-quot-Thread
    -Randy
    '83 Mustang GL notchback - 351w - T5Z
    '84 Mustang GT350 20th Anniversary Hatch #2808 - 302 - T5
    ''92 Mustang LX Hatch - 2.3t - IRS (in progress)

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    If anyone has a good idea of what this coupe might be worth, or is potentially interested in purchasing it, let me know. Unfortunately, after 5 years of helping rebuild an 80 year old company, my job was lost this week in some "corporate restructuring." This car would make a great little ice-cream shop cruise mobile as-is or be the start of a really nice resto-mod.
    -Randy
    '83 Mustang GL notchback - 351w - T5Z
    '84 Mustang GT350 20th Anniversary Hatch #2808 - 302 - T5
    ''92 Mustang LX Hatch - 2.3t - IRS (in progress)

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    Bump...
    -Randy
    '83 Mustang GL notchback - 351w - T5Z
    '84 Mustang GT350 20th Anniversary Hatch #2808 - 302 - T5
    ''92 Mustang LX Hatch - 2.3t - IRS (in progress)

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    Sorry to learn of the job. It’s just terrible when they do it.

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    ^^ Thanks man. Losing that job might be a blessing in disguise though. I haven't taken a migraine pill in 3 months, I've put in a bunch more work towards my CPA license and I have an interview with a very cool company tomorrow morning.

    I do know that I have too many cars/projects and the physical clutter is turning into mental clutter. I need to part with a few things to make space to finish some others.
    -Randy
    '83 Mustang GL notchback - 351w - T5Z
    '84 Mustang GT350 20th Anniversary Hatch #2808 - 302 - T5
    ''92 Mustang LX Hatch - 2.3t - IRS (in progress)

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