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Old Sep 4, 2016 | 10:51 AM
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Is there a section on our site to break down this code (on driver side door post). I did this a few years back, but can't find the paperwork. Thanks in advance.
BO8A 104391
291 33L 33U E
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Old Sep 4, 2016 | 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by texas jim
...BO8A 104391 291 33L 33U E...
You have a Bowling Green car.

B code for 1981 model year
08 month of production
A first week of the month
104391 consecutive unit number

291 or 29I dark blue leather

33 silver metallic paint U and L means upper and lower halves of the car

E enamel paint.



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Thanks, Mike. I bought the car from my ex father in law who bought it new on 29 Mar 82. Do you know what that shipping date is at the top left corner of this sheet. Thanks again for your input. Shipping date code: 06-18(?)

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Originally Posted by texas jim
...Shipping date code: 06-18(?)...
Replied in your other thread. Your new mystery is where your car was from August 81 until March 82. My guess is sitting on the lot at Star Chevrolet.

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I was thinking the same thing, Mike. I have the original sales contract, price was $16,590.00. Guessing it was a left over and my ex father in law may have thought he got a good price, just knowing him. But I have no idea what these cars went for from the dealer.
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That was probably about sticker price.

I bought my '79 in Feb-79 for $13600, with some options.
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