What engine did this 1969 Ford Ranchero GT come with from the factory?

The serial number code 'R' decodes to a 428-4V CJ (Cobra Jet) Ram Air engine.

What was the original paint and interior of this Ranchero?

Code Y is Indian Fire paint (Ford #3202-A), and trim code 8Y is Light Nugget Gold vinyl bucket seats.

Where was this Ranchero built and when?

It was built at the Kansas City plant (code K), scheduled for build on February 28, 1969, and was the 103,622nd Ford vehicle scheduled for production at Kansas City.

What transmission and axle ratio did the car have?

Code U indicates a C-6 Cruise-O-Matic transmission, and code A indicates a 3.50 standard axle ratio.

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1969 Ford Ranchero GT 428 CJ Ram Air Door Data Plate Decode & Build Options

1969 Ford Ranchero GT door data plate decode: 428-4V CJ Ram Air, Indian Fire paint, C-6 trans, retail order

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Door data plate information sheet decoding a 1969 Ranchero GT build with engine, paint, trim, axle ratio and dealer order details.

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This document is a decoded door data plate (build data) report for a 1969 Ford Ranchero GT built at the Kansas City assembly plant. The serial number decode shows: 9 = 1969 model year, K = Kansas City plant, 49 = Ranchero GT body, and R = 428-4V Cobra Jet Ram Air engine. It notes the car was the 103,622nd Ford vehicle scheduled for production at Kansas City. Data plate codes decode to: body 66D (Ranchero GT), Y = Indian Fire paint (Ford #3202-A), trim 8Y = Light Nugget Gold vinyl bucket seats, 28B = scheduled build date of February 28, 1969, Kansas City ordering district, A = 3.50 standard axle ratio, and U = C-6 Cruise-O-Matic transmission. Order information shows a retail order (DSO item #0991) through dealer #531545, Westerhaus Motor Co of Ellsworth, KS 67439. Factory-ordered options listed include: Parchment vinyl roof, C-6 Cruise-O-Matic transmission, F70x14 traction tires with raised white letters, console, power front disc brakes, power steering, AM/FM stereo radio, and complete tinted glass. A final partially visible line indicates the actual production date in February 1969. This document allows an owner or buyer to verify the vehicle's original engine, colors, options, and ordering dealer.

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Frequently asked questions

What engine did this 1969 Ford Ranchero GT come with from the factory?: The serial number code 'R' decodes to a 428-4V CJ (Cobra Jet) Ram Air engine.
What was the original paint and interior of this Ranchero?: Code Y is Indian Fire paint (Ford #3202-A), and trim code 8Y is Light Nugget Gold vinyl bucket seats.
Where was this Ranchero built and when?: It was built at the Kansas City plant (code K), scheduled for build on February 28, 1969, and was the 103,622nd Ford vehicle scheduled for production at Kansas City.
What transmission and axle ratio did the car have?: Code U indicates a C-6 Cruise-O-Matic transmission, and code A indicates a 3.50 standard axle ratio.
What factory options were ordered on this vehicle?: Parchment vinyl roof, C-6 Cruise-O-Matic transmission, F70x14 traction tires with raised white letters, console, power front disc brakes, power steering, AM/FM stereo radio, and complete tinted glass. It was a retail order through dealer #531545, Westerhaus Motor Co, Ellsworth, KS 67439.