Can anyone help me learn more about my new toy? Would like to know exactly what I have, or I should say, IT had. Thanks for the help in advance!

Vin:
136676B111031

Cowl tag:

10D 487
ST 66 13667 Bal 1218 Body

TR 712 M1 Paint
4


Also, where do find any other #'s that may explain options this car had, or trim and paint codes?

Originally posted by redonr66:

Vin:
136676B111031

Cowl tag:
10D 487
ST 66 13667 Bal 1218 Body

TR 712 M1 Paint
4
Also, where do find any other #'s that may explain options this car had, or trim and paint codes? Vin:
136676B111031
1 ~ Chevrolet
36 ~ V8 Malibu
67 ~ Convertible
6 ~ 1966
B ~ Baltimore, MD assembly plant
111031 ~ 11,031st Chevelle built at Baltimore in 1966
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Cowl tag:
10D ~ October, 4th week for body
487 ~ Unconfirmed but could be Job Number from trim tag broadcast sheet. This is seen on a 1967 Baltimore car.
ST 66 - 13667 ~ 1966 Malibu Convertible
Bal ~ Baltimore
1218 Body ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR 712 ~ Lt. Fawn Imitation Leather bucket seats
M1 Paint ~ Aztec Bronze (M) w/white convertible top (1)
4 ~ unknown
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No other places for options to be listed except the buildsheet, protect-o-plate, etc. Rear end could be decoded to find axle ratio. 1965 to 1969 production numbers are stamped on the bottom left or right axle tube either adjacent to the carrier housing or about 8" - 10" inboard from the backing plates.

You can also check my Chevellestuff site (see sig) for other 64-72 Chevelle data.

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Seems like a wierd color combination, though, doesn't it? Iron ore red, white top, with a light tan interior. I wish I could find a picture of another car made up like this, just to see what it looked like straight from the factory. Kinda hard to imagine those colors together.

Also, what exactly is a protect-o-plate? I seem them mentioned everywhere, but I guess in every car I have own they have been long gone, as I have never seen one. Was it an option, or something every car had?

I pulled out the rusted core of a motor that was left to rot in the car yesterday. Wasn't a 350 like the previous owner thought. Just happened to be a reman. 327, still had the ID plate from the remanufacturer riveted to it. Shows it was bored .040, hope it is still good, but seems like a lot to bore a 327 that far. We'll see I guess.

Thanks for the help. Nice web site by the way. I added it to my list of favorites.

The Protect-O-Plate came with the original owner's service manual (not the generic owner's manual), usually glued to the back page. It's about the size of a credit card, metal, and reverse stamped. Used in warranty work and stamped much like a credit card onto the paperwork. Contains the interior (painted trim) color code, paint code, engine number, transmission number, rear end number, carb souce, VIN, and some options such as P/S, P/B, Radio, etc. if so equipped. I have a few samples on my ChevelleStuff site, 2 for 66s. Look under 1966 Chevelle > Information N-Z for *Protect-O-Plate Samples*.

http://www.chevellestuff.com/66velle/tags/pop_bf06.jpg