Decifer codes please
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Racer
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Decifer codes please
Ok- trim tag= Trim 402, Paint 984, and M05. I know paint is Daytona Yellow. Would someone please tell me the other two meanings? Than
ks (1969 BB- Vin #194379S726106) Looking for any info about this. Thank you.
ks (1969 BB- Vin #194379S726106) Looking for any info about this. Thank you.
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"Early" and "late" almost always pertain to specific running changes made on the assembly line.
If you want to apply the terms to total production, divide the model year at about #19881.
You could also call in the strike. Cars before the strike could be early; cars after the strike could be late.
If you want to apply the terms to total production, divide the model year at about #19881.
You could also call in the strike. Cars before the strike could be early; cars after the strike could be late.
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And even then there is not a clear cut date. Take the distributor shielding for example. It started off the model year (and in '68) as a two-piece unit and ended as a three-piece unit. When did it happen? 
Seems like a great Restorer article?
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I don't know enough about 68-69 distributor shielding, but my understanding was the 68-69s had a three piece unit that carried over into 1970. The 1970-72 TIMJG shows 1970's up to approx. VIN 5000 had the three piece unit, two piece unit till approx. VIN 12000 (box was spot welded together), then one piece after that.
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From what I read the plant was closed the week before our cars were built. You may have some 1970 engine components even though the production run went through January.