cowl tag i.d. for Spyder

[Lespaul59]

I've got a true U code 79 but the registration came back as a 2+2. Is there a code on the cowl tag to denote a monza Spyder or not. If so , Where is it on the tag?

[Lespaul59]

Sorry. It's a G code.

[cjbiagi]

# 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 = Body Unit Number
* 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 (either 69th or 169th) + a scheduling number of 3681 ie; it's place in the final line.

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 code

[marco_1978_spyder]

Sorry. It's a G code.

The G code, is for the V8 engine.

Your in luck however, a 79 Spyder should have some information on the Trim Tag.

What color is your spyder? What color are the stripes? My 78 Red spyder lists '02Blk' my 79 Black / gold spyder

had '02GLD'

[Lespaul59]

After looking at it, I do have the 02 code on the bottom right area on the tag but no color after it. Just the 02 then the rivet.

[Lespaul59]

Inside the firewall area is all aqua blue or green color. It's been repainted.

[marco_1978_spyder]

I'll have to check to be sure, But I'm pretty sure I have a trim tag that also has the 02 but no decal color...

It came from a Z01-only Spyder. ie; no decals, but they spyder handling package.

What about a buildsheet, can you find one?

[Lespaul59]

Where did they put them? Hope it isn't above the gas tank.

[marco_1978_spyder]

Behind a plastic seat back, if your seats have them - check the passenger side.

Or try behind drivers side door panel, and then under the carpet in the footwells, but those are usually pretty ratty.