[C2] chassis differences
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chassis differences
Thank you for reviewing my question. This pertains to a 1966 Convertible.
Is there a protecto plate equivalent in or on the car that would tell me what the original engine and options were? If so, where would it be located?
Is there a protecto plate equivalent in or on the car that would tell me what the original engine and options were? If so, where would it be located?
Last edited by chevellejeff; Sep 27, 2017 at 01:39 AM. Reason: addendum to question
Le Mans Master
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I don't believe there is. Once the factory burned in St. Louis, all of the info on C1 and C2s went with it.
If you have the Protecto-Plate for your car, go to the GM Heritage website and you can figure it out.
As I understand it, only 67s had a tank sticker.
Maybe JohnZ will correct me if I am wrong.
If you have the Protecto-Plate for your car, go to the GM Heritage website and you can figure it out.
As I understand it, only 67s had a tank sticker.
Maybe JohnZ will correct me if I am wrong.
Team Owner
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Right, tank stickers started in 1967.
There is the trim plate next to the VIN plate under the glove box. It tells you some things like the interior and exterior color. No engine or other option info, though.
There is the trim plate next to the VIN plate under the glove box. It tells you some things like the interior and exterior color. No engine or other option info, though.
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Does the stamp on your motor match your VIN?
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I don't believe there is. Once the factory burned in St. Louis, all of the info on C1 and C2s went with it.
If you have the Protecto-Plate for your car, go to the GM Heritage website and you can figure it out.
As I understand it, only 67s had a tank sticker.
Maybe JohnZ will correct me if I am wrong.
If you have the Protecto-Plate for your car, go to the GM Heritage website and you can figure it out.
As I understand it, only 67s had a tank sticker.
Maybe JohnZ will correct me if I am wrong.
R66 is correct - there was no "tank sticker" until 1967.
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Not sure if the OP has the POP for his '66 or not?
If he does, the info to translate it is also available in Noland Adams book, which many of us here on the Forum have,
If he does have it and can post it up here (a pic) we can help him translate it.
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The "fire at St. Louis" is a common misconception - there was no fire. People have no idea how much paperwork each car required, and that little assembly plant had nowhere to keep it, nor did any of the full-size assembly plants. They were designed to build cars, not to store paperwork. Most of the data was stored electronically at Chevrolet-Central Office in Detroit, and pitched after it served no further business or tax purpose.
R66 is correct - there was no "tank sticker" until 1967.
R66 is correct - there was no "tank sticker" until 1967.
I guess I am still young enough to be a student and learn a thing or two. Now if I can just remember what I learned.
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