How do I decode a Trim Tag?
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How do I decode a Trim Tag?
CHEVROLET F16
Trim 402 984 PAINT
I have that on my trim tag and I have no idea what that means. The labels for the build sheet and vin plate are missing. What do these numbers mean and how do I decode it? Grant me thy wisdom O lords of the Vette!-
-brandon
Trim 402 984 PAINT
I have that on my trim tag and I have no idea what that means. The labels for the build sheet and vin plate are missing. What do these numbers mean and how do I decode it? Grant me thy wisdom O lords of the Vette!-
-brandon
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08
Originally Posted by thisnameisshort
CHEVROLET F16
Trim 402 984 PAINT
I have that on my trim tag and I have no idea what that means. The labels for the build sheet and vin plate are missing. What do these numbers mean and how do I decode it? Grant me thy wisdom O lords of the Vette!-
-brandon
Trim 402 984 PAINT
I have that on my trim tag and I have no idea what that means. The labels for the build sheet and vin plate are missing. What do these numbers mean and how do I decode it? Grant me thy wisdom O lords of the Vette!-
-brandon
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F16 is either a fast jet or the build date of your body.
Since your profile says '69 vert:
F16 == January 16, 1969
This translates into your vette's birthday as 1/18/1969 (give or take a day).
Better get shopping for a present !!!
She'll be 36, so a leather bra might not be a good idea.
New shoes are always nice.
Since your profile says '69 vert:
F16 == January 16, 1969
This translates into your vette's birthday as 1/18/1969 (give or take a day).
Better get shopping for a present !!!
She'll be 36, so a leather bra might not be a good idea.
New shoes are always nice.
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08
Originally Posted by James B
Where can you find a chart that tells you the birthdays? Mine says E18 but i dont know what the E stands for. Is there somewhere we can all check and find out how to decode the trim tag? thanks
James
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08
Originally Posted by Tom73
A = First month of production
B = Second month of production
etc
etc
B = Second month of production
etc
etc
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Originally Posted by gr8whte
i believe it goes like this,... august=a sept=b october=c november=d december=e january=f february=g march=h april=I may=J june=k july=l
i.e. the '69 model, started in Sept 68 and ran through Dec 69; then the 70 started in Jan 70 and ran through July 70; the '75 started in Oct 74 and ran through July 75.
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Originally Posted by James B
Where can you find a chart that tells you the birthdays? Mine says E18 but i dont know what the E stands for. Is there somewhere we can all check and find out how to decode the trim tag? thanks
James
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