Tank Sticker Decoding help
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Tank Sticker Decoding help
Guys, just got the tank sticker recovered, pls help on the codes.
So far
NEED HELP FIND THE DEALER
POSITRACTION RATIO
TRANSMISSION TYPE
CHEERS
Unknown ??219, Date received 8/08/12 - Exp Date of prod 8/00/00 - Order Number AW?020 - Zone 30 - Dealer 760 (0r780)
Model 19437 CORVETTE COUPE Paint 02972AA CAN-AM WHITE
02411AD - BRIGHT BLUE VINYL TRIM
02L46AA - 350-HP TURBO JET V8
02C60AM - 4-SEASON AIR CONDITIONING
02G81NA - POSITRACTION AXLE RATIO 3.70
02M21AB - 4 SPEED CLS RATIO TRANSMISSION
02PT7AA - F700/15 WHITE STRIPE TYRES
02U69AC - AM/FM BUTTON RADIO
02A01AA - SOFT TINTED GLASS
02GS4AA - POSITRACTION 3.70 RATIO
02J50CA - POWER BRAKES
02N37AA - TILT TELESCOPIC STEERING
02N40CA - POWER STEERING
02P02AA SPECIAL WHEEL COVERS
02TJ2AA - FRONTE FENDER //VER TRI
02UA6AA - AUDIO ALARM SYSTEM
Production plate info
Build date = B28 - September 28/1968
Paint Code = 972 (white, not the original color currently)
Trim Code = 411 (blue, seems to be correct)
So far
NEED HELP FIND THE DEALER
POSITRACTION RATIO
TRANSMISSION TYPE
CHEERS
Unknown ??219, Date received 8/08/12 - Exp Date of prod 8/00/00 - Order Number AW?020 - Zone 30 - Dealer 760 (0r780)
Model 19437 CORVETTE COUPE Paint 02972AA CAN-AM WHITE
02411AD - BRIGHT BLUE VINYL TRIM
02L46AA - 350-HP TURBO JET V8
02C60AM - 4-SEASON AIR CONDITIONING
02G81NA - POSITRACTION AXLE RATIO 3.70
02M21AB - 4 SPEED CLS RATIO TRANSMISSION
02PT7AA - F700/15 WHITE STRIPE TYRES
02U69AC - AM/FM BUTTON RADIO
02A01AA - SOFT TINTED GLASS
02GS4AA - POSITRACTION 3.70 RATIO
02J50CA - POWER BRAKES
02N37AA - TILT TELESCOPIC STEERING
02N40CA - POWER STEERING
02P02AA SPECIAL WHEEL COVERS
02TJ2AA - FRONTE FENDER //VER TRI
02UA6AA - AUDIO ALARM SYSTEM
Production plate info
Build date = B28 - September 28/1968
Paint Code = 972 (white, not the original color currently)
Trim Code = 411 (blue, seems to be correct)
Last edited by samuk; Jan 25, 2011 at 08:14 AM.
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Hi s,
Yes, the M-21 is the close ratio transmission... 13,741 cars.
2G81QA is the 3:70 positraction option... I don't have a production breakdown by ratio.
NICE FIND!!!!
Regards,
Alan
Yes, the M-21 is the close ratio transmission... 13,741 cars.
2G81QA is the 3:70 positraction option... I don't have a production breakdown by ratio.
NICE FIND!!!!
Regards,
Alan
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You can see the vestiges of 3 70 R below the *** (Glass) on the sticker in all three pics.
107 for a job number.
The NCRS might be able to help with the original dealer. http://www.ncrs.org/
Congrats on finding the sticker and having most of it legible.
Last edited by Easy Mike; Jan 15, 2011 at 11:12 AM.
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If Lew Williams Chevrolet, they sold corvettes to a lot of US Naval Aviators in the late 60''s early 70's that were stationed in Corpus Christi, Texas. I think the dealership may be closed now. The dealership was a local landmark at a major intersection and well known--should be photos available if googled.
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How accurate is the C3registry site info????
How accurate is the C3 site info???
RPO Option Percentage
Sold [%] Sales Price [$]
19437 Base Corvette Sport Coupe (350hp) 57.09% 4,781.00
A01 Soft Ray Tinted Glass, all windows 80.67% 16.90
C60 Air Conditioning 30.59% 428.70
G81 Positraction Rear Axle, all ratios 95.36% 46.35
J50 Power Brakes 43.54% 42.15
L46 350ci, 350hp Engine 33.14% 131.65
M21 4-Speed Manual Transmission, close ratio 35.45% 184.80
N37 Tilt-Telescopic Steering Column 26.64% 84.30
N40 Power Steering 58.99% 105.35
P02 Deluxe Wheel Covers 20.83% 57.95
PT7 White Stripe Tires, F70x15, nylon 55.15% 31.30
TJ2 Front Fender Louver Trim 30.86% 21.10
U69 AM-FM Radio 87.38% 172.75
UA6 Alarm System 32.08% 26.35
Total 0.0001%
(1 Cars) 6,130.65
RPO Option Percentage
Sold [%] Sales Price [$]
19437 Base Corvette Sport Coupe (350hp) 57.09% 4,781.00
A01 Soft Ray Tinted Glass, all windows 80.67% 16.90
C60 Air Conditioning 30.59% 428.70
G81 Positraction Rear Axle, all ratios 95.36% 46.35
J50 Power Brakes 43.54% 42.15
L46 350ci, 350hp Engine 33.14% 131.65
M21 4-Speed Manual Transmission, close ratio 35.45% 184.80
N37 Tilt-Telescopic Steering Column 26.64% 84.30
N40 Power Steering 58.99% 105.35
P02 Deluxe Wheel Covers 20.83% 57.95
PT7 White Stripe Tires, F70x15, nylon 55.15% 31.30
TJ2 Front Fender Louver Trim 30.86% 21.10
U69 AM-FM Radio 87.38% 172.75
UA6 Alarm System 32.08% 26.35
Total 0.0001%
(1 Cars) 6,130.65
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Hi Flavio,
Option information was compiled and published by GM so the numbers and percentages are good
GM didn't, however, publish any information on option lists for individual cars; so it's only an informed guess on the rarity of a option combination on a particular car. AND, was that COMBINATION desirable?
The example often mentioned is when 3 speed transmissions were still standard. Very RARE, but not desirable to most people now.
Regards,
Alan
Option information was compiled and published by GM so the numbers and percentages are good
GM didn't, however, publish any information on option lists for individual cars; so it's only an informed guess on the rarity of a option combination on a particular car. AND, was that COMBINATION desirable?
The example often mentioned is when 3 speed transmissions were still standard. Very RARE, but not desirable to most people now.
Regards,
Alan
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No it's not accurate- it is a perfect example of demonstrating that any and all Corvettes appear to be 1 of 1 by using faulty statistical methods.
Do this exercise- delete all options. It will show that 4,781 Corvettes were built exactly that way. I've never see a zero option Corvette in real life. Where did they all go?
Do this exercise- delete all options. It will show that 4,781 Corvettes were built exactly that way. I've never see a zero option Corvette in real life. Where did they all go?
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More info on Succession
James Gainan has owned Gainans Chevrolet since 1975. The previous owners were William Holden (Gulf Coast Chevrolet, 1934-1959) and Lew Williams (1959-1975).
The facility was remodeled on the original site in 1968. James Gainan was the general manager for Lew Williams until he bought the dealership in 1975.
Since 1975 Gainans Chevrolet of Corpus Christi, Texas, has become one of the largest dealerships and is the only Chevrolet dealer in Corpus Christi. The Gainans feel that they have utilized their present facilities to its maximum potential.
LATER
Bradfords, owned by twin brothers James and Jack Bradford, had been a staple in the community since 1987, when the two brothers purchased it from the Corpus Christi Gainan family.
The former Village Park Chevrolet-Oldsmobile-Cadillac Inc. at 2250 E. Main St. in Alice became Bradford's Chevrolet-Oldsmobile-Cadillac Inc. It later was renamed Bradfords Motor Cars.
Vence Lonestar Motors has 52 employees, all of whom worked for the Bradfords.
The facility was remodeled on the original site in 1968. James Gainan was the general manager for Lew Williams until he bought the dealership in 1975.
Since 1975 Gainans Chevrolet of Corpus Christi, Texas, has become one of the largest dealerships and is the only Chevrolet dealer in Corpus Christi. The Gainans feel that they have utilized their present facilities to its maximum potential.
LATER
Bradfords, owned by twin brothers James and Jack Bradford, had been a staple in the community since 1987, when the two brothers purchased it from the Corpus Christi Gainan family.
The former Village Park Chevrolet-Oldsmobile-Cadillac Inc. at 2250 E. Main St. in Alice became Bradford's Chevrolet-Oldsmobile-Cadillac Inc. It later was renamed Bradfords Motor Cars.
Vence Lonestar Motors has 52 employees, all of whom worked for the Bradfords.
Last edited by samuk; Jan 21, 2011 at 05:28 AM.
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Anyone on what the G54 option, i cannot find references. (it looks like a G54).
Got it its GS4 axle code - 3.70.
Found this nice site with R.P.O. codes.
http://www.348-409.com/rpo1.html
Got it its GS4 axle code - 3.70.
Found this nice site with R.P.O. codes.
http://www.348-409.com/rpo1.html
Last edited by samuk; Jan 25, 2011 at 08:19 AM.
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How accurate is the C3 site info???
RPO Option Percentage
Sold [%] Sales Price [$]
19437 Base Corvette Sport Coupe (350hp) 57.09% 4,781.00
A01 Soft Ray Tinted Glass, all windows 80.67% 16.90
C60 Air Conditioning 30.59% 428.70
G81 Positraction Rear Axle, all ratios 95.36% 46.35
J50 Power Brakes 43.54% 42.15
L46 350ci, 350hp Engine 33.14% 131.65
M21 4-Speed Manual Transmission, close ratio 35.45% 184.80
N37 Tilt-Telescopic Steering Column 26.64% 84.30
N40 Power Steering 58.99% 105.35
P02 Deluxe Wheel Covers 20.83% 57.95
PT7 White Stripe Tires, F70x15, nylon 55.15% 31.30
TJ2 Front Fender Louver Trim 30.86% 21.10
U69 AM-FM Radio 87.38% 172.75
UA6 Alarm System 32.08% 26.35
Total 0.0001%
(1 Cars) 6,130.65
RPO Option Percentage
Sold [%] Sales Price [$]
19437 Base Corvette Sport Coupe (350hp) 57.09% 4,781.00
A01 Soft Ray Tinted Glass, all windows 80.67% 16.90
C60 Air Conditioning 30.59% 428.70
G81 Positraction Rear Axle, all ratios 95.36% 46.35
J50 Power Brakes 43.54% 42.15
L46 350ci, 350hp Engine 33.14% 131.65
M21 4-Speed Manual Transmission, close ratio 35.45% 184.80
N37 Tilt-Telescopic Steering Column 26.64% 84.30
N40 Power Steering 58.99% 105.35
P02 Deluxe Wheel Covers 20.83% 57.95
PT7 White Stripe Tires, F70x15, nylon 55.15% 31.30
TJ2 Front Fender Louver Trim 30.86% 21.10
U69 AM-FM Radio 87.38% 172.75
UA6 Alarm System 32.08% 26.35
Total 0.0001%
(1 Cars) 6,130.65
Mike: I have seen exactly one no option car. A yellow '68 coupe. Once I realized what I was looking at, I fell in love with the car.
Last edited by Easy Mike; Jan 25, 2011 at 03:29 PM.
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Received date.
Sorry to hijack old post, but can anyone explain how the numbers break down on a "Received date" of 8/08/12, for a car build date code of B-28 (Sept. 28, 1968)?
My tank sticker appears to have a received date of 8/12/20 (I am guessing a little), with a trim tag build date of F03 (Jan. 3, 1969).
I just can't figure out how these numbers are deciphered. Is the first number the year, then the month, then the date?
Thanks, Ralph
My tank sticker appears to have a received date of 8/12/20 (I am guessing a little), with a trim tag build date of F03 (Jan. 3, 1969).
I just can't figure out how these numbers are deciphered. Is the first number the year, then the month, then the date?
Thanks, Ralph
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Last edited by Easy Mike; Dec 30, 2013 at 04:17 PM.
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Thanks Mike. I agree it appears a little fast. But my tranny is dated Dec. 16, differential is Dec. 17, and build date of Jan. 3, means they were really humping the week before Christmas, 1968.
But, like you say, stranger things have happened.
Ralph
But, like you say, stranger things have happened.
Ralph
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