New to this forum and have a question about the XW Falcon

Yep the plate on the car is incorrect for the chassis.

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Originally Posted by 4Vman

GV is the code for 221 6 cyl column shift manual from memory.

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That is correct mine is GV and an original 221 6 cyl 3 speed column.

Some genreal XW info if this helps. I think you need to sort the cars real identity first.

The plate is from a 222 Falcon 500. And I'm guessing the teal colour is the original. I

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And I'm guessing the teal colour is the original. Pic below
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Originally Posted by Elks

Some genreal XW info if this helps. I think you need to sort the cars real identity first.

The plate is from a 222 Falcon 500. And I'm guessing the teal colour is the original. I

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Surprised to hear you mention teal as original color.
Why would you think that ?
Which color would that be on the chart ?

I've come across an orange/red underneath the white paint, but that could be a primer.

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Originally Posted by Dutch-Twister

I thought the vin-code is on the dataplate: JH23KM 42713 Right ?

The seller send me this sheet as a owners certificate, but it look more like a yearly registration

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Am I correct to decode the vin on this registration as a April 1972 produced Fairlane ?

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Originally Posted by Dutch-Twister

Am I correct to decode the vin on this registration as a April 1972 produced Fairlane ?

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Thats what the engine is out of...

your car is a bitsa, mixed up engine, id plate and Vin....

Hey Guys,
Sorry to dig up an old thread, but im hoping someone may be able to help with a body number prefix.

CW2832 / GW2832

Any info on what they may be referring to?

Thanks in advance