Another Newbee
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Racer
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From: Wake Forest NC
Another Newbee
I just joined. Why? Because I'm a Ford guy and I bought my first Chevy--a '75 vette convertible that needs mucho work. I don't know beans about vettes, but I know that its every American male's dream to own a vette (it takes some of us 51 yrs). Anyway, any of you veterans know how I can find out what the original color of this car was (inside and out), any hidden codes in the VIN? This is a great forum!
Racer
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From: Australia Victoria
Look inside the door posts. On one of them there will be a plate that has the code for the paint and a code for the trim.
I think it is meant to be on the right side, my car has it on the left side. It differs from years I think.
Post the codes and I or someone else will be able to answer what the original colors were.
I think it is meant to be on the right side, my car has it on the left side. It differs from years I think.
Post the codes and I or someone else will be able to answer what the original colors were.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2002
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From: Dayton Area Ohio
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Welcome not only to the Forum but to the world of GM,
I think you'll find info on how to tackle any job from the members here.
I think my tag is inside the drivers side door on the front post on my 78.
We will want to see pics when you can, Good, Bad, or Ugly we like pics
I think you'll find info on how to tackle any job from the members here.
I think my tag is inside the drivers side door on the front post on my 78.
We will want to see pics when you can, Good, Bad, or Ugly we like pics
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Originally Posted by gkz
....any of you veterans know how I can find out what the original color of this car was (inside and out)...
...any hidden codes in the VIN?
...This is a great forum!
Welcome.
If the car does not have an owner's manual, order a reproduction and order the assembly instruction manual (AIM) for /75 at the same time. Read through both when they arrive.
Drifting
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From: Yooperville MI
Welcome. The trim tag will tell you the exterior color, interior color, and whether the car was built with a standard or custom interior. It won't however tell you what color top the car was built with.
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Originally Posted by gkz
I just joined. Why? Because I'm a Ford guy and I bought my first Chevy--a '75 vette !
Have you seen the light?? I say...have you seen the light??
Welcome to GM heaven....
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Racer
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From: Wake Forest NC
Wow, thanks for all the info; in addition, the fantastic hospitality! I updated the profile, but I don't have a digital camera for a photo (I'm new at these forums, too). Believe me, its sorry looking! I really don't know where to start--I guess with the assembly and owner's manuals.
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From: Jennings LA
Originally Posted by gkz
I just joined. Why? Because I'm a Ford guy and I bought my first Chevy--a '75 vette convertible that needs mucho work.