1968 Body built code "M03". is this possible?
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1968 Body built code "M03". is this possible?
I'm considering a 68 roadster at a dealer. It appears original from photos they sent. The vin is very late 4278xx and is also stamped on the block. The assy date on the block is "V0705HE" (July 5). The trim tag appears original and has a body built code of "M03". This is a 327/300 in all original condition except the paint. My question is: my manuals do not show "M" as a valid month. Any thoughts on this? Thanks as usual.
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...my manuals do not show "M" as a valid month. Any thoughts on this?...
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M02 was a Friday and 27734 was tagged
M03 was a Saturday and the car the OP is looking at was tagged.
M05 was a Monday; 27887 tagged. 679s cars from end of production.
My money says 68 production ended by Friday, August 9, 1968. I've seen a source which says the following week (8/16/68), but the 9th seems more likely.
bob-vette: the pilot line stamps you found are probably for parts to be used in 69 production.
