59 early or late production?
59 early or late production?
My 59 has a production code of 22F, which would be 22nd of June. Would that we considered an early or late production?
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Re: 59 early or late production?
What's the consecutive unit/serial number? That will also provide a clue. 22F would be June 22nd, which should be into the latter third of production for '59s.
Production of '59 T-birds began October 3, 1958 and ended on August 22, 1959. This came from VTCI's 1958-1960 Original Factory Specifications (OFS) manual. VTCI members in good standing (i.e. dues-paying members) can purchase a copy of the OFS through the VTCI Country Store as it has a wealth of information about your car.
https://www.vintagethunderbirdclub.net/ ... _store.htm
Production of '59 T-birds began October 3, 1958 and ended on August 22, 1959. This came from VTCI's 1958-1960 Original Factory Specifications (OFS) manual. VTCI members in good standing (i.e. dues-paying members) can purchase a copy of the OFS through the VTCI Country Store as it has a wealth of information about your car.
https://www.vintagethunderbirdclub.net/ ... _store.htm
Alan H. Tast, AIA
Technical Director/Past President,
Vintage Thunderbird Club Int'l.
Author, "Thunderbird 1955-1966" & "Thunderbird 50 Years"
1963 Hardtop & 1963 Sports Roadster
Technical Director/Past President,
Vintage Thunderbird Club Int'l.
Author, "Thunderbird 1955-1966" & "Thunderbird 50 Years"
1963 Hardtop & 1963 Sports Roadster
Re: 59 early or late production?
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Thank you Alan!
Thank you Alan!