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Old Dec 21, 2021 | 09:40 AM
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Hi on a 1972 besides the trim tag where can i find info on the factory color .. owner does not have paperwork .. car was repainted but the trim tag looks brand new and so do the rivets. Thanks
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all 72 trim tags look brand new, looking under the door sills is a good indicator, or tail light housing
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Post a picture of the trim tag and I can tell you if it is original or a repo
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Hi on a 1972 besides the trim tag where can i find info on the factory color .. owner does not have paperwork .. car was repainted but the trim tag looks brand new and so do the rivets. Thanks
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all 72 trim tags look brand new, looking under the door sills is a good indicator, or tail light housing

Remove the 4 screws and look under the door sill. You should still see original paint unless the carpet/interior was removed.

My original '71 factory paint:



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71 Green 454 is correct but I would go even further and look under the carpet itself.

DKM-106 along with some other members here can identify a real tag so you might want to post a pic if you can if you are concerned it’s a repro.
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Originally Posted by DKM-106
Post a picture of the trim tag and I can tell you if it is original or a repo
ok new to the forum. I don’t know how 😂
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71 Green 454 is correct but I would go even further and look under the carpet itself.

DKM-106 along with some other members here can identify a real tag so you might want to post a pic if you can if you are concerned it’s a repro.
new to forum trying to figure how to post pictures
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