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: Decoding


uloozer
Apr 21st, 04, 6:24 PM
I'm working on decoding my ID plate on the fire wall. The only thing I can't find is what the 01291 represents. Anyone have a clue??TIA

ST 72 13637 K 136142 BDY
TR 704A51 26 ???
11D 01291

72- year
13637 - Malibu 8 cyl Two door hardtop
K – Kansas Leeds, MO
704 – Black Elk CTO /Coated Fabric , Black Coated Fabric
A51 - Bucket Seats
26 - Mulsanne Blue
11D – Made 4th Week of November
01291 –

DaleM
Apr 21st, 04, 7:19 PM
#01291 correlates to number in block 24 on build sheet for tracking purposes. Only real value at this point is to match the build sheet (if found) to the car as further proof the two go together.

FWIW, there should be two paint color numbers or a letter if it has a vinyl top...unless 26 appears twice and just wasn't listed due to redundancy. :D

uloozer
Apr 21st, 04, 10:03 PM
Thanks for the response Dale.. My car is suppose to have vinyl top but I'm debating on installing it....What would the code be for the vinyl top?

elcamino
Apr 22nd, 04, 7:36 AM
A = White
B = Black
D = Blue
G = Green
T - Tan

Note--Often the top code is way to the right and looks to be part of the PNT, e.g. BPNT