cowl tag decoding site
#1
cowl tag decoding site
Hello all,
I know I once found a site that listed information needed to decode cowl tags for Oldsmobiles, but I cannot locate it now that I need it. I am trying to decode a data plate on a 69 Olds 442 which indicates 52 as upper and lower body paint and also shows TR930 and 04B. Anybody available to help with decoding or pointing me to where I can do it myself. You know...."teach a man to fish"...Thanks in advance!!
I know I once found a site that listed information needed to decode cowl tags for Oldsmobiles, but I cannot locate it now that I need it. I am trying to decode a data plate on a 69 Olds 442 which indicates 52 as upper and lower body paint and also shows TR930 and 04B. Anybody available to help with decoding or pointing me to where I can do it myself. You know...."teach a man to fish"...Thanks in advance!!
#2
try; datatagdecoder.com. Those sites aren't always that informative. You could do better posting the complete information from your tag here. Clear picture of your car and tag would probably a good discussion of the information you would like to know. The color code 52 indicates Crimson, interior is black with 04B indicating April week 2 build. Looking forward to more info.
Wayne
Wayne
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Cowl tag decoding site
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I have included jpgs of both the cowl tag and the VIN plate....does that VIN plate look weird as far as the rivets?
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I have included jpgs of both the cowl tag and the VIN plate....does that VIN plate look weird as far as the rivets?
#4
Trim 930 means black vinyl interior.
Paint code 52 is crimson red. That it appears twice means both upper and lower body colors are that color.
04B is assembly date, 4th week of April.
From the website mentioned by 35tac.
Paint code 52 is crimson red. That it appears twice means both upper and lower body colors are that color.
04B is assembly date, 4th week of April.
From the website mentioned by 35tac.
Last edited by jaunty75; September 25th, 2018 at 02:36 PM.
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Just an Olds Guy
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Edmonton, AB. And "I am Can 'eh' jun - eh"
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Jay, the reason the VIN plate looks funny is because it's missing the plastic trim cover that goes over those rivets and frames the VIN.
It looks like this:
It looks like this:
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Car is now white with red interior. Wondering if the decoding site is incorrect or if the car has had both a repaint as well as an interior change?? Any way to verify data plate code info via another source?
Car is now white with red interior. Wondering if the decoding site is incorrect or if the car has had both a repaint as well as an interior change?? Any way to verify data plate code info via another source?
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Just an Olds Guy
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Edmonton, AB. And "I am Can 'eh' jun - eh"
Posts: 24,525
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Wondering if the decoding site is incorrect or if the car has had both a repaint as well as an interior change?? Any way to verify data plate code info via another source?
Wondering if the decoding site is incorrect or if the car has had both a repaint as well as an interior change?? Any way to verify data plate code info via another source?
Jay, the car has obviously been repainted. If it came from the factory with that paint it would be PNT code 11 11. It's not uncommon to have an interior change either, if a previous owner is flush with some cash. The car has a 455 in it instead of the 400 it was born with..
TRM 930 is indeed a black vinyl interior but specifically with A51 Strato Bucket seats. That was standard on the 69 442.
The hood stripes are obviously wrong and so is the deck wing but that's all cosmetic.
#16
The trim chart in the Oldsmobile Master Parts Book shows code 930 as being black ;
The paint code can be confirmed at the Autocolor Library . They have old PPG paint chips for most anything .
Paint code 52 for 1969 is indeed "Crimson ".
http://www.autocolorlibrary.com/aclc...obile-pg01.jpg
So the websight was right .
Actually it's not uncommon to restore a car in the color combination that the owner wishes .
If you gotta buy paint and upholstery anyway , it might as well be in a color you like .
The paint code can be confirmed at the Autocolor Library . They have old PPG paint chips for most anything .
Paint code 52 for 1969 is indeed "Crimson ".
http://www.autocolorlibrary.com/aclc...obile-pg01.jpg
So the websight was right .
Actually it's not uncommon to restore a car in the color combination that the owner wishes .
If you gotta buy paint and upholstery anyway , it might as well be in a color you like .
Last edited by Charlie Jones; September 26th, 2018 at 08:25 PM.
#17
The trim chart in the Oldsmobile Master Parts Book shows code 930 as being black ;
The paint code can be confirmed at the Autocolor Library . They have old PPG paint chips for most anything .
Paint code 52 for 1969 is indeed "Crimson ".
http://www.autocolorlibrary.com/aclc...obile-pg01.jpg
So the websight was right .
Actually it's not uncommon to restore a car in the color combination that the owner wishes .
If you gotta buy paint and upholstery anyway , it might as well be in a color you like .
The paint code can be confirmed at the Autocolor Library . They have old PPG paint chips for most anything .
Paint code 52 for 1969 is indeed "Crimson ".
http://www.autocolorlibrary.com/aclc...obile-pg01.jpg
So the websight was right .
Actually it's not uncommon to restore a car in the color combination that the owner wishes .
If you gotta buy paint and upholstery anyway , it might as well be in a color you like .
75 cutlass t-tops ..Maybe hurst? Could use help decoding
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