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Old Nov 30, 2013 | 03:55 PM
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71' Cutlass VIN question

When my Cutlass was painted many years ago, the paint shop removed the Manufacturers ID number decal from the drivers door. I was able to find a blank replacement one on line but I am not sure of what all the numbers are for. I attached a sample of one from the junk yard so my question is what do the numbers stand for on the second line. Can anyone help me please?

Any help will be greatly appreciated, Jim
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Old Nov 30, 2013 | 04:53 PM
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Are you referring to the "GVWR" and "GAWR?" Those are just the car's weight measured various ways.

GVWR is "Gross Vehicle Weight Rating."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gross_v..._weight_rating


GAWR is "Gross Axle Weight Rating."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gross_axle_weight_rating
Old Nov 30, 2013 | 05:32 PM
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I can get a picture from a 71 conv cutlass supreme door placard on sunday and post it for you
Old Dec 1, 2013 | 09:32 AM
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Thank you for the replies, makes perfect sense. 1970supremevert a picture would be much appreciated, thank you!
Old Dec 1, 2013 | 01:02 PM
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71 door placard (cutlass supreme) covert

The sticker to the best of my knowledge is the factory sticker.. no GVWR or GAWR listed(should be convertible) not covert sorry
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Old Dec 1, 2013 | 02:13 PM
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Thank you for all your help!
Old Dec 1, 2013 | 03:57 PM
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Where did you find the blank? How much was it? Mine is missing too and I wanted to replace it. Thanks.
Old Dec 1, 2013 | 04:27 PM
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Fusick Automotive www.fusickauto.com. Part number #DC21. It comes in 2 pieces, Blue sticker and outer clear cover just like the original.
Old Dec 1, 2013 | 07:11 PM
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just an fyi.
no one uses a typewriter units any longer except most car dealers for writing deals on carbon type paper, so you may need some help from a dealer , unless of course you have a impact machine Good luck
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