Body number plate info

[ol55]

Is there a post or a website where I can decode the body number plate of my '73? I have the FIsher Body Manual but want more specifics.



Thanks,
Larry

[dadhad1]

http://h-body.org/library/hbodyfaq/index.html

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[Monza Harry]

And don't forget to talk to Marco, Bryan and Brian all huge interest (and knowledge) on that subject. marco_1978_spyder, fyrftr50, and stage169 (please forgive me if I have forgotten someone D n CRS!)

[ol55]

My paint code is "64". In '73, what color was that?

Couldn't find it in the info link but have newbee disease....


Thanks,
Larry

[Monza Harry]

Larry try this link http://paintref.com/cgi-bin/colorcodedi ... GM&rows=50 it shows "Silver" as your colour "Silver Cloud' if it was a "Buick" Sounds more expensive for the same colour. Here is another page with a chip http://paintref.com/cgi-bin/chipdisplay ... fo=&page=3 Harry

[ol55]

On to trim (TR): I think the plate says B84

B84 Body Side Molding

and
A51 St supp ctr bkt - Does A51 have to do with these seats and door panels?





Thanks,
Larry

[HI WINDING MONZA]

A51 usually is just Bucket Seats

Doug in P.R.

[ol55]

Thanks for the help.

Next to TR it has U84 - what is this for a '73?

and

On the 4th line (bottom) it says ZJ1 - What is this?


Larry

[Smiley]

1.14 How do I decode the VIN on my H-body?
For 1971 Cars:
1 4 1 1 1 1 U 1 0 0 0 0 1
| \_/ \_/ | | \_________/
| | | | | |
| | | | | +-------- Production Sequence
| | | | |
| | | | +--------------- Assembly Plant
| | | | U = Lordstown, Ohio, USA
| | | | 2 = St Therese, Quebec, Canada
| | | |
| | | +----------------- Model Year
| | | 1 = 1971
| | |
| | +-------------------- Body Style
| | 11 = 2D Sedan
| | 77 = 2D Coupe
| | 15 = 2D Station Wagon
| |
| +------------------------ Carline Series
| 41 = Vega
| ??? = Astre
|
+--------------------------- Make
1 = Chevrolet
2 = Pontiac


For 1972-1980 Cars:
1 M 2 7 V A 7 1 0 0 0 0 1
| | \_/ | | | \_________/
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | +------ Production Sequence
| | | | | |
| | | | | +------------- Assembly Plant
| | | | | N = Norwood, Ohio, USA
| | | | | U = Lordstown, Ohio, USA
| | | | | 1 = Oshhawa, Ontario, Canada
| | | | | 2 = St Therese, Quebec, Canada
| | | | | 4 = Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
| | | | | 7 = Lordstown, Ohio, USA ???
| | | | |
| | | | +--------------- Model Year
| | | | 2 = 1972
| | | | 3 = 1973
| | | | 4 = 1974
| | | | 5 = 1975
| | | | 6 = 1976
| | | | 7 = 1977
| | | | 8 = 1978
| | | | 9 = 1979
| | | | A = 1980
| | | |
| | | +----------------- Engine Code
| | | A = 140ci (2.3l) Chevrolet L4 1bbl (1971-1976)
| | | A = 231ci (3.8l) Buick V6 2bbl (1978-1980)
| | | B = 140ci (2.3l) Chevrolet L4 2bbl
| | | C = 231ci (3.8l) Buick V6 2bbl (1975-1977)
| | | C = 196ci (3.2l) Buick V6 2bbl (1978-1980)
| | | F = 260ci (4.3l) Oldsmobile V8 2bbl
| | | G = 262ci (4.3l) Chevrolet V8 2bbl (1975-1976)
| | | G = 305ci (5.0l) Chevrolet V8 2bbl (1979)
| | | H = 350ci (5.7l) Chevrolet V8 2bbl (1975/California)
| | | I = 151ci (2.5l) Pontiac L4 2bbl
| | | K = 350ci (5.7l) Chevrolet V8 4bbl
| | | O = 122ci (2.0l) Cosworth/Chevrolet L4 EFI
| | | Q = 305ci (5.0l) Chevrolet V8 2bbl
| | | U = 305ci (5.0l) Chevrolet V8 2bbl
| | | V = 151ci (2.5l) Pontiac L4 2bbl
| | |
| | +-------------------- Body Type
| | 11 = 2D Sedan/Notchback (Vega & Astre)
| | 77 = 2D Coupe/Hatchback (Vega & Astre)
| | 15 = 2D Station Wagon (Vega, Astre, & Monza)
| | V5 = 2D Panel Wagon (Vega & Astre)
| | 07 = 2D 2+2 Hatchback (Monza etc.)
| | 27 = 2D Coupe/Notchback (Monza etc.)
| |
| +----------------------- Carline Series
| C = Astre
| D = Starfire SX
| H = Vega Panel Wagon \
| H = Astre |---- Depends on make
| H = Skyhawk /
| M = Monza 'S' Coupe or Hatch (round lights)
| M = Sunbird
| R = Monza 2+2 Hatchback (quad lights)
| T = Starfire
| V = Vega
|
+------------------------- Make
1 = Chevrolet
2 = Pontiac
3 = Oldsmobile
4 = Buick

1.15 How do I decode the trim tag on my H-body?
There are two styles based on the plant. However, Brian Melka (Bacchus_101573) notes that his '75 Canadian-built car has a tag like that shown below for the Ohio cars. So, check both...
•Lordstown, OH plant (Vegas 1971-1977, Monzas 1978-up)
Examine this sample tag (found on or near firewall on most cars):
______________________________________
/ \
| ST 78 1HR07 U 344361 BDY |
| TR 19V A51 77L 77U PNT |
| 05B 19X 69-3681 |
| 191601 02BLK |
\______________________________________/

Top line, left to right:
* ST = printed on all tags, probably means "style"
* 78 = Year of production
* 1HR07 = Make, carline series, and bodystyle (see VIN decoding)
* U = Assembly plant (see VIN decoding)
* 344361 = Production Sequence
* BODY = printed on all tags

Second line, left to right:
* TR = printed on all tags, probably means "trim"
* 19V = Trim Combination Number (see option codes)
* A51 = Modular Seat Code (see option codes)
* 77L = Lower Body Color (see option codes)
* 77U = Upper Body or Fabric Top Color (see option codes)
* PAINT = printed on all tags

Third line, left to right:
* 05B = Time Built Code--produced in week B (second week) of month 05 (May)
* 19X = Option Designation for plant use; probably means Black carpet
(see option codes for more)
* 69-3681 = Option Designation for plant use; 69th day of production
for this model year (or possibly 169th or 269th) + a scheduling number of 3681

Fourth line, left to right:
* 191601 = Option Designation for plant use; 91,601st car for that
model and model year
* 02BLK = Option Designation for plant use; option code Z02
(Spyder appearance package) in Black ???


•Ste. Therese, Quebec plant (Monzas 1975-1977)
Examine this sample tag (found on or near firewall on most cars):
_______________
/ \
| 01C 106 449 |
| 1HR07 025393 |
| 11L 11U 71V |
\_______________/

Top line, left to right:
* 01C = Time Built Code--produced in week C (third week) of month 01 (Jan)
* 106 = Day of production for this model year
* 449 = Option Designation for plant use (???)

Second line, left to right:
* 1HR07 = Make, carline series, and bodystyle (see VIN decoding)
* 025393 = Production Sequence

Third line, left to right:
* 11L = Lower Body Color (see option codes)
* 11U = Upper Body or Fabric Top Color (see option codes)
* 71V = Trim Combination Number (see option codes)


1.16 What are some Vega/Astre option codes?
Many are the same as Monza codes (below), but these are probably unique to Vegas:


BX3 Woodgrain

D88 GT Stripes

Y10 Door and Quarter Custom Buildup

Z10 Spirit of America appearance package
Z29 GT package ?


1.17 What are some Monza/Sunbird/Starfire/Skyhawk option codes? 11L White paint (lower body)
11U White paint (upper body)
11V Black Vinyl interior
15L Silver Metallic paint (lower body)
15U Silver Metallic paint (upper body)
16L Medium Gray Metallic paint (lower body)
16U Medium Gray Metallic paint (upper body)
19X Black carpet floor
19V Black Vinyl interior
21L Silver Blue Metallic paint (lower body)
21U Silver Blue Metallic paint (upper body)
24L Medium Blue Metallic paint (lower body)
24U Medium Blue Metallic paint (upper body)
26L Bright Blue Metallic paint (lower body)
26U Bright Blue Metallic paint (upper body)
44L Medium Green Metallic paint (lower body)
44U Medium Green Metallic paint (upper body)
49L Dark Green Metallic paint (lower body)
49U Dark Green Metallic paint (upper body)
50L Yellow paint (lower body)
50U Yellow paint (upper body)
51L Bright Yellow paint (lower body)
51U Bright Yellow paint (upper body)
59L Beige paint (lower body)
59U Beige paint (upper body)
61L Light Buckskin paint (lower body)
61U Light Buckskin paint (upper body)
62C Tan Cloth interior
62N Tan Vinyl interior
63L Tan paint (lower body)
63U Tan paint (upper body)
64W Buckskin Vinyl Interior ???
65L Buckskin paint (lower body)
65U Buckskin paint (upper body)
69L Dark Brown Metallic paint (lower body)
69U Dark Brown Metallic paint (upper body)
71V Firethorn Vinyl interior
72L Medium Red paint (lower body)
72U Medium Red paint (upper body)
74J Red Durham Cloth interior
75L Light Red paint (lower body)
75U Light Red paint (upper body)
77L Carmine Metallic paint (lower body)
77U Carmine Metallic paint (upper body)
78L Medium Orange paint (lower body)
78U Medium Orange paint (upper body)
79L Dark Carmine paint (lower body)
79U Dark Carmine paint (upper body)
80L Orange Metallic paint (lower body)
80U Orange Metallic paint (upper body)
85L Gray paint (lower body)
85U Gray paint (upper body)

A01 Glass, Soft-Ray Tinted
A44 Adj pass seat
A51 St supp ctr bkt
AB8 RR quarter window
AD1 Tinted Glass
AD3 Vista-Vent sunroof with removable top
AK1 Deluxe Seat Belts
AN6 Adjustable Seat Back

B37 Mat, Front and Rear Floor
B80 Roof Drip Molding
B84 Body Side Molding
B85 Moulding, Belt Reveal
B90 Side Window Reveal Molding
B93 Moulding, Door Edge
B94 Body Emblem
B96 Wheel Opening Molding
BS1 Acoustical Insulation Package
BS2 Acoustical Insulation Package
BY1 Body Emblem

C06 Astroroof (Skyhawk only; like a fixed glass Targa top)
C09 S/T Toof Padded
C18 Black Windshield Wiper
C60 Air Conditioning
C80 Front Door Jam Switch
C49 Rear Window Defroster
CD4 Intermittent Wipers
CF4 Sky Roof with sliding glass panel

D31 Mirror, Inside Day/Night Rear View
D35 Sport Mirrors
D55 Sport Console
D80 Front and rear spoilers, body color
D92 f dh tp decor

E1Y Adaptor
E6F Sleeve

F41 Heavy duty suspension
F59 Front stabilizer bar, 1.25" diameter

G80 Positraction rear axle
GH2 Axle, 2.29 Ratio
GM8 Axle, 2.56 Ratio
GU2 Axle, 2.73 Ratio
GU4 Axle, 3.08 Ratio
GW9 Axle, 2.93 Ratio
GX9 Axle, 2.92 Ratio

J50 Power Brakes
JL2 Power Brakes

K19 Air Injection Reactor
K81 Generator, 63 Amp

L11 2.3l 4-cyl engine, 2 BBL
L65 350ci (5.7l) V8 engine
LC9 3.2l V6 engine
LD5 3.8l evenfire V6 engine
LD7 3.8l oddfire V6 engine
LG3 305ci (5.0l) V8 engine
LX8 2.5l Iron Duke L4 engine
LV1 262ci (4.3l) V8 engine

M16 TH200 automatic transmission
M20 4 speed manual transmission
M29 TH200 automatic transmission
M38 THM 350 automatic transmission
M40 THM 350 automatic transmission
M75 Borg-Warner T-50 5-speed manual transmission

N31 Sport steering wheel
N33 Tilt steering wheel
N41 Power Steering
N65 Wheel, Space Saver Spare
N66 Wheel, rally (Starfire GT only - chrome)
N73 Wheel, cast aluminum (Sunbird, Skyhawk)
N77 Wheel, forged aluminum (Monza, Skyhawk)
N98 Rally II wheels with trim rings
NB2 California Emissions Systems
NK3 Sport steering wheel

P06 Wheel Trim Ring
PA3 Cover, Deluxe Wheel Trim

QAG A78 whitewall tires
QKX BR70-13" blackwall radials
QRA Wide oval radial tires with raised white letters

R07 Sport hatchback

T63 Buzzer, Headlamp On

U14 Tachometer and gauge package
U26 Lamp, Engine Compartment
U35 Clock, Electric (non-digital - in guage cluster)
U58 Radio, AM/FM Stereo
U63 AM Radio
U69 Radio, AM/FM
U76 Antenna, Windshield
U80 Speaker, Rear Seat
UA1 Heavy Duty Battery
UE8 Clock, Electric Digital (above glove box)
UM1 Radio, AM w/Stereo Tape
UM2 Radio, AM/FM Stereo w/Tape

V01 HD Radiator
V19 Calif. Emissions Compliance
V30 Bumper guards
V55 Rooftop Luggage Carrier
VE5 Bumper pad
VK3 Front license plate
VK5 Vert-a-pact

W66 Sunbird Formula package
W84 Additional ga ???
WJ3 Leather interior, Starfire

Y02 Front Custom Seat
Y03 Rear Custom Seat
Y64 Starfire GT option package (LD5, N66, QRA, U14, U35)
Y65 Starfire Firenza option package (D35, QKX)
Y92 Lamp Group
YA7 Calif. Asm. Emissions
YC6 Estate Wagon
YF5 Calif. Emissions Certification
YJ8 Wheels, Cast Aluminum (Sunbird)
YR2 Deluxe Front Seat
YS1 Custom Rear Seat

Z01 Monza Spyder equipment package (D55, F41, N31)
Z02 Monza Spyder appearance package (D35, D80, N98)
Z05 Leather interior, Monza
Z29 Monza Spyder option package (D35, D80, F41, F59, N98)
Z49 Canadian preparation
Z60 Sport Equipment option
Z87 Facia, flexible front end (quad headlamp)
Z87 Sport Cabriolet option ???
ZJ9 Lighting Group, Auxiliary
ZM5 Exterior Decor
ZX1 Monza Mirage package (IMSA AAGT-like body panels)

[ol55]

Thanks. I looked at that but did not see those two codes on there.

Larry