1956 Decoding a 31K build date.

[tovigba]

This data plate code (31KLX2) indicates a build date of November 31st, which cannot be. Did Ford skip an alphabet letter in 1956? One article I found stated that in 1956 the letter M designated December so that an alphabet was skipped. I am stumped and any help or insights would be greatly appreciated (Oh, BTW, getting my 56 T-bird delivered today so I am new to the Forum) Thanks!

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[ICON 56]

Here's the b
40 A: Body Type
All 1955 and 1956 Thunderbirds left the factory with body code 40A. [1]

• 40A: Thunderbird [1, 2]

L2: Exterior Paint Color
The "L2" indicates a two-tone exterior finish. [1]

• L: Peacock Blue
• 2: Indicates the secondary color is Colonial White on the body / removable hardtop. [1, 2, 3]

XG: Interior Trim

• XG: Brown and White Vinyl [1]

31KLXZ: Production Code
This cluster represents the scheduled date and details of assembly. [1]

• 31: Day of the month scheduled for assembly.
• K: Month scheduled (K stands for October).
• LXZ: L likely refers to the Sales Area District (e.g., Los Angeles), followed by a consecutive "Scheduled Item Number" representing its specific place in line on that day's assembly schedule

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[Shawnski]

Is there a data plate decoding sheet available? Love to decode mine to understand when and where she came from.

 

[ICON 56]

THe only way for you get that info is you can go on line and ask AI with the data plate info on it. I was lucky to get the original invoice of my car from the assembly line....

 

[Tom Alpers]