Escort VIN decode

[BigGreenF100]

Hi Guy's,
trying to decode what I think is the VIN.
Not sure I can post the complete VIN.
(Whether someone else could use it ?).

CK5PPJ7

Thanks,

[Captain Stubing]

Originally Posted by BigGreenF100

Hi Guy's,
trying to decode what I think is the VIN.
Not sure I can post the complete VIN.
(Whether someone else could use it ?).

CK5PPJ7

Thanks,

The VIN, or chassis number should be 2 letters, 2 numbers, 2 letters, 5 numbers and a letter.

The first 6 tell most about the car.

[BigGreenF100]

All I can make out is below. I don't know if this is correct.
xxxx / body : CK5PPJ (Kit from UK, Built in Sydney)
SER No : 73886
SIDO No : 449317
MODEL : 11336 (?)
ENGINE : L (? 1300, don't know for sure)
TRANS : V (4 Speed, don't know for sure)
TRIM : S (?)
PAINT : Y (?)

[Dr Terry]

Originally Posted by BigGreenF100

All I can make out is below. I don't know if this is correct.
xxxx / body : CK5PPJ (Kit from UK, Built in Sydney)
SER No : 73886
SIDO No : 449317
MODEL : 11336 (?)
ENGINE : L (? 1300, don't know for sure)
TRANS : V (4 Speed, don't know for sure)
TRIM : S (?)
PAINT : Y (?)

C = UK Origin
K = Sydney built
5P = Escort XL 4-dr
PJ = 1974/May
11336 = Escort XL 4-dr for MY73 & MY74
Engine L = 1300 (1298cc) 65 bhp 71-76
Trans V = Std 4-sp manual

Dr Terry

[simon varley]

https://fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=49012

Y - Kelly Green Metallic
E - Pottery Beige

almost identical to my '73 I have Calypso green.

[EskyLife]

Can anyone help me with mine?

CK4PWK74298R

C = UK Origin
K = Sydney built

And the last "R" I'm pretty sure is 2 Litre Low compression?

But outside of that I'm stumped.

[BigGreenF100]

Thanks Guy's. I have ended up buying another escort.
Again, it is CK. I suppose I am pushing it a bit.
But is it possible to find out where in the UK the kit would have been made.
Thanks,

[Capriman]

For Capri's, the CKDs or Completely Knock Down kits were manufactured at Halewood, just out of Liverpool. We're Escorts originating there or were they coming from Dagenham on the Thames out of London, I don't know!

[BigGreenF100]

Halewood, not too far from where I grew up. Which is one of the reasons I asked. Be nice to clarify for sure. Thanks,

[Capriman]

Originally Posted by EskyLife

Can anyone help me with mine?

CK4PWK74298R

C = UK Origin
K = Sydney built
.

C=UK Origin as CKD kit
K=Homebush, NSW
4P=4-door, GL Sedan, 2000cc
W=1979
K=February
74298=Unique Vehicle Serial Number
R=2000cc

[Capriman]

Originally Posted by BigGreenF100

Halewood, not too far from where I grew up. Which is one of the reasons I asked. Be nice to clarify for sure. Thanks,

Apparently, Mk.1s were built at both Halewood and Dagenham, but Mk.2s were only built at Halewood. Given that ALL Capri CKDs originated from Halewood, it stands to reason that the same occurred with Escorts?

[EskyLife]

Originally Posted by Capriman

C=UK Origin as CKD kit
K=Homebush, NSW
4P=4-door, GL Sedan, 2000cc
W=1979
K=February
74298=Unique Vehicle Serial Number
R=2000cc

Legend, thanks mate.

Is there a way to get the factory fitted options from Ford Australia? I'm keen to find out what wheels etc mine came with as it's a Rally Pack and from what I know it's very close to original and would like to bring it up to original spec if possible.

[Capriman]

Originally Posted by EskyLife

Legend, thanks mate.

Is there a way to get the factory fitted options from Ford Australia? I'm keen to find out what wheels etc mine came with as it's a Rally Pack and from what I know it's very close to original and would like to bring it up to original spec if possible.

Give Ford a ring on 13FORD and ask, I know Capri members who have been given a build sheet with all applicable options and codes.

[EskyLife]

Originally Posted by Capriman

Give Ford a ring on 13FORD and ask, I know Capri members who have been given a build sheet with all applicable options and codes.

Awesome, i'll give that a go.