Decoding ID info 90 LX coupe

Chevyguy · 02-18-2001, 10:14 AM

I want to start collecting all the info I can about my 90 LX coupe. The car appears to be in completely stock form which helps. I have found a Id tag on the axle, I will have to remove it to get all the #s due to rusting. The drivers door has a sticker with some codes. Where do I find the engine #s and does ford put a build sheet in the cars somewhere like Chevy does? Actually Chevy never intended those sheets for the customers but over 90% of the cars have them "somewhere" in the car as assembly workers stuffed them in various parts as they headed for their final destination car. If Fords have them too I would like to find it. This car will be a driver for a while but I will restomod it for sure as I go along.

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Frank W
90 5.0 LX coupe Stone stock soon to be daily driver
74 Chevy Laguna Type S-3 305 apart in garage, getting a 454 to put next to it
www.chevellepages.com/folingo

LOCASH · 02-18-2001, 07:37 PM

I have the Ford reference book. If you tell me which #'s or letters you want to know about I will post what they are. You don't have to remove the tag on the axle because the axle code is also on the door sticker.

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86 GT T-tops, AOD, B&M shift kit and hammer shifter, ROH wheels, K&N, Timing,MAC headers, 2.5 off road H, 2.5 American Thunder, 87 spindles, rear disc,SS lines, BBK 1.5, poly bushings, Steeda G-trac and subs, Strut bar.
"DRIVE LIKE YOU STOLE IT!"

[This message has been edited by LOCASH (edited 02-18-2001).]

Chevyguy · 02-18-2001, 11:08 PM

Cool, I am finishing up my clutch job tomorrow. I'll copy down the info and post it. I am hoping to find it has 3.08 and track lock in the 8.8 I saw a code on the tag with the first digit not intelligable and 73 after. Hoping it is not 2.73. Do all 5.0's come with trac lock?

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Frank W
90 5.0 LX coupe Stone stock soon to be daily driver
74 Chevy Laguna Type S-3 305 apart in garage, getting a 454 to put next to it
www.chevellepages.com/folingo

yello95gt · 02-19-2001, 01:23 AM

There is also a tag between the radiator and bumper support that has codes on it. It is hard to see and read because it is painted the same as the car. There is a chart that explains what everything means but I do not remember where I saw it.

scott93gt · 02-20-2001, 06:55 AM

There is a site for Mustang GT's to decode vin/door tag numbers. I am pretty sure it will work for LX's also. Go to http://www.mustanggt.org/main.htm
then choose "Interactive vin/doortag decoder" in the pull down menu. After that select your year and it will prompt you how to decode your door tag and vin number.

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Scott93GT
1993 Mustang GT
Silver CC/Titanium Accent GT, Black Clothe interior.
5 speed, 3.08's, 3 chamber Flows, K&N, Hurst Competition Plus.

1991 F150 4x4 XLT Lariat
Six Stick Regular Cab LWB Tow Vehicle

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02-18-2001, 10:14 AM	#1
Chevyguy Backyard Mechanic/Chemist Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Acton MA USA Posts: 435	Decoding ID info 90 LX coupe I want to start collecting all the info I can about my 90 LX coupe. The car appears to be in completely stock form which helps. I have found a Id tag on the axle, I will have to remove it to get all the #s due to rusting. The drivers door has a sticker with some codes. Where do I find the engine #s and does ford put a build sheet in the cars somewhere like Chevy does? Actually Chevy never intended those sheets for the customers but over 90% of the cars have them "somewhere" in the car as assembly workers stuffed them in various parts as they headed for their final destination car. If Fords have them too I would like to find it. This car will be a driver for a while but I will restomod it for sure as I go along. ------------------ Frank W 90 5.0 LX coupe Stone stock soon to be daily driver 74 Chevy Laguna Type S-3 305 apart in garage, getting a 454 to put next to it www.chevellepages.com/folingo

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02-18-2001, 07:37 PM	#2
LOCASH Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Santa Lucia di Budoia, Italy Posts: 217	I have the Ford reference book. If you tell me which #'s or letters you want to know about I will post what they are. You don't have to remove the tag on the axle because the axle code is also on the door sticker. ------------------ 86 GT T-tops, AOD, B&M shift kit and hammer shifter, ROH wheels, K&N, Timing,MAC headers, 2.5 off road H, 2.5 American Thunder, 87 spindles, rear disc,SS lines, BBK 1.5, poly bushings, Steeda G-trac and subs, Strut bar. "DRIVE LIKE YOU STOLE IT!" [This message has been edited by LOCASH (edited 02-18-2001).]

02-18-2001, 11:08 PM	#3
Chevyguy Backyard Mechanic/Chemist Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Acton MA USA Posts: 435	Cool, I am finishing up my clutch job tomorrow. I'll copy down the info and post it. I am hoping to find it has 3.08 and track lock in the 8.8 I saw a code on the tag with the first digit not intelligable and 73 after. Hoping it is not 2.73. Do all 5.0's come with trac lock? ------------------ Frank W 90 5.0 LX coupe Stone stock soon to be daily driver 74 Chevy Laguna Type S-3 305 apart in garage, getting a 454 to put next to it www.chevellepages.com/folingo

02-19-2001, 01:23 AM	#4
yello95gt Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: jackson,Ms 39208 Posts: 20	There is also a tag between the radiator and bumper support that has codes on it. It is hard to see and read because it is painted the same as the car. There is a chart that explains what everything means but I do not remember where I saw it.

02-20-2001, 06:55 AM	#5
scott93gt Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Saltsburg, PA USA Posts: 468	There is a site for Mustang GT's to decode vin/door tag numbers. I am pretty sure it will work for LX's also. Go to http://www.mustanggt.org/main.htm then choose "Interactive vin/doortag decoder" in the pull down menu. After that select your year and it will prompt you how to decode your door tag and vin number. ------------------ Scott93GT 1993 Mustang GT Silver CC/Titanium Accent GT, Black Clothe interior. 5 speed, 3.08's, 3 chamber Flows, K&N, Hurst Competition Plus. 1991 F150 4x4 XLT Lariat Six Stick Regular Cab LWB Tow Vehicle [This message has been edited by scott93gt (edited 02-20-2001).]