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The data plates applied to the XW GT and GT-HO differed between 1969 and 1970 models. 

1969 vehicles have a small rectangular data plate affixed by 2 rivets to the front face of the driver's side radiator support panel (slam panel).

1970 vehicles have a larger, more square shaped data plate affixed by 4 rivets to the upper passenger's side bulkhead / firewall.

The data plate contains a number of codes as outlined below (excluding those codes covered in the previous section of this guide):

1. Engine code:

T = 351 4V

H = 351 HO engine

2. Transmission code:

L = Four speed manual transmission (floor shift)

B = Three speed T-bar automatic transmission (floor shift)

It is rumoured that there was one special order automatic XW GT-HO built. Although Ford’s records suggest that vehicle was a manual, its data plate was stamped "B". The remainder of the XW GT-HOs were all Code "L" 4-speed manuals.

3. Paint code:

The XW GT paint codes are detailed at section 3 of this guide.

4. Trim code:

B = Black

K = Dark Saddle.

If the trim code was followed by a “2”, the vehicle was optioned with cloth seat panel inserts. See section 2 of this guide for further details and examples of XW GT trim. 

5. Model Code:

The following model codes applied, confirming the vehicle's identity as either an XW GT or GT-HO:

GT: 18938

GT-HO: 18939

6. SVO Code:

Some XW GTs and GT-HOs were also stamped with a Special Vehicle Order ("SVO") number. Those numbers were generally issued to vehicles with a special requests for paintwork, or fitment of a unique accessory from the factory.