Dating FE numbers

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jbz23
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Dating FE numbers

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Hi

I'm sure its been discussed plenty of times before

but how do you date a FE number ?

mines FE 929197

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Over the years I have noted (totally for my own use) the various numbers of cars I have seen, to enable bare shells to be dated.

I'd say yours is the first quarter of 1966.
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Post by mab01uk »

Also some useful info in the threads linked below.
Front End Numbers:-
http://mk1-forum.net/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=33496

"FE Plate" above radiator:-
http://mk1-forum.net/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=6734
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