Determining build month of 71 T

[Jrsully]

Trying to determine build month of my 71 T, the silver VIN decal on the DS door jamb was trashed and the COA doesn't list it. I know its a late 71. Someone had mentioned that I can pull the clock and (assuming it is the original, which it is) and that will have a stamp on it that is a pretty good indication. Is there any "formula" out there to determine this from the VIN itself.? Any help appreciated. Thx

[blucille]

Best bet is to post the vin and let others with similar vins tell you their build dates.

[Harvey Weidman]

The "formula" is: your car probably wasn't made before the last remaining original date ....
Most electrical and many mechanical parts have a date.
I agree with posting your VIN. It will get you closer than you think.
H

[Jrsully]

Thanks Harvey and Sonett. The VIN on 71 is 9111112612, any help on a build date, much appreciated.

[71gold]

My 71 is Vin 9111100966 and mfg date per COA is 12/70..... Also noted that my instruments are same dates as are the rims. Seems yours was later production than mine.
Frank

[Jrsully]

Thanks Frank, have all 5 orig wheels and will check dates again on those and maybe pull the clock.

[Hesselr]

VIN on my car is 9111120924 and left the factory on October 6th 1970. Instruments are original and from 09/70 as is a lot of the other dated components.

[Zithlord]

Looks like your car was built in March/April of 1971. Its a targa right?

John

[Jrsully]

yes, it is a Targa. Thanks for all the input here. With the info given here, should be able to nail it down

[t6dpilot]

I own a 71T with a build date of 3/71. VIN 9111121839. I would suspect that it could be Mar, but is probably an Apr build.