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trim tag location

Posted: 5/26/04 6:37pm Message 1 of 11
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Hi all! I'm a first-time vette owner; I just bought a 1981...where is the trim tag located? |cheers|


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trim tag location

Posted: 5/26/04 7:29pm Message 2 of 11
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It is located on the drivers side on the rail under the front windshield when you open the door. it has the numbers for the paint and inside trim color. Also do the vinn number decoder here under the tools tab up on top.
Welcome to this site and to the world of C3 vettes. You'll find everyone friendly here and a lot of info about Vettes. |cheers| |saluteflag| |thumb|


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Posted: 5/27/04 5:55am Message 3 of 11
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Thanks for the info. I already ran the VIN. I'm looking for the color code to see if it is original color. I think that it is, but I want the official colors for the registration. It is two tone, beige(cream?) and Maroon (burgundy?) |wavey|


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Posted: 5/28/04 4:54pm Message 4 of 11
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Vette(s): 1972 Coupe; 350 4-speed with GM sidepipes; Classic White/Saddle
What numbers and letters appear on the "PAINT" and "TRIM" blocks?

1981 has two beiges: "Frost Beige" (59) and "Beige" (E50 or 50)

The burgundy-type color could be "Autumn Red Metallic" (E80 or 80) or "Dark Claret Metallic" (E98 or 98)

1981 finishes are unique because there were mid-year color changes that are specified in the color codes. From the dawn of the Corvette in 1953 through (at least) 1982, there was only one year with mid-year color changes: 1981.

More info on the codes, please.

Hope this helps. |thumb|

John


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Posted: 5/29/04 8:25am Message 5 of 11
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The numbers on the tag read like this...

B 088 104827
641 50L 50U 74M E

I haven't been able to find a trim tag decoder so I'm not sure which numbers are for the color. |wavey|


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Posted: 5/29/04 10:38am Message 6 of 11
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50L is beige lower, 50U is beige upper. For some reason that's how they code it. 74M is dark bronze middle (actually the lower). Same way coded on my two-tone 78's. Mike


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Posted: 5/29/04 10:46am Message 7 of 11
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Had to go back and look at your numbers again. Old age. 641 is "camel" interior. Build sheet or window sticker would say either 64C for cloth or 64L for leather. Mike


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Posted: 5/29/04 11:50am Message 8 of 11
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 lumberjack said: 1981 finishes are unique because there were mid-year color changes that are specified in the color codes. From the dawn of the Corvette in 1953 through (at least) 1982, there was only one year with mid-year color changes: 1981.

Hope this helps. |thumb|

John
 


John I read on the Internet (and we all know that if its on the Internet it must be true!!) but havent personally witnessed this.. that some very late 69's had 70 colors... anyone else heard this ?


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Posted: 5/29/04 1:14pm Message 9 of 11
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 81vettegirl said: The numbers on the tag read like this...

B 088 104827
641 50L 50U 74M E

I haven't been able to find a trim tag decoder so I'm not sure which numbers are for the color. |wavey|
 


B088 = Car assembled @ Bowling Green August 8, 1981

104827 = VIN

641 = interior (camel, I think. Will verify)

50L = Beige (lower)

50U = Beige (upper)

74M = Dark Bronze Metallic (main) (Base coat/Clear coat finish)

E = Acrylic Enamel

I realize this may be a little redundant. Hope it helps.

John


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Posted: 5/29/04 1:16pm Message 10 of 11
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Thanks for all the great info. It really helps. I'm really new to all this. |biggrin|


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