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Old Dec 19, 2015 | 06:24 PM
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I am in the process of redoing interior and paint on this and want to make sure i am ordering correct colors etc. also just want to know what options it came with.. I have figured out all except the last set of numbers. I cannot figure out what 81U is. Any help would be appreciated
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81U is a paint code for Bright Red. The "WA" number at the bottom U8774 also is the code for Bright Red.
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81U is a paint code for Bright Red. The "WA" number at the bottom U8774 also is the code for Bright Red.
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That is what I wanted to know! So I am red on red. Only thing not right then is I have black seats. but carpet door panels etc are red. Thanks for the information.
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Originally Posted by C486Bill
That is what I wanted to know! So I am red on red. Only thing not right then is I have black seats. but carpet door panels etc are red. Thanks for the information.
the number "732" on the sticker indicates red leather which agrees with your red door panels and carpet - actually 73I indicates red interior, and 732 indicates (red) leather. i'm thinking "black" whether seats, or even as a complete interior color was not available in 86. so, from your RPO sticker, you have a red on red (leather) car.

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