59 early or late production?

[drentz]

My 59 has a production code of 22F, which would be 22nd of June. Would that we considered an early or late production?

[Alan H. Tast]

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

[drentz]

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Thank you Alan!