Questions on a 56
February 5th, 2017, 02:03 PM
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Questions on a 56
Hello all. New to the forum. Just traded my 59 for a 56 last month. Kinda confused on what the cowl tag says and the VIN shows. Cowl tag says it's a 57-3669D but vin decides as 56? Also color codes are t31-60? Thanks for letting me join .
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February 5th, 2017, 05:55 PM
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Welcome to Classic Olds Forum. Color codes 31 is Canton Green and Code 60 is Alcan White.If you can get a picture of the cowl tag maybe I or someone else in the Vintage section can help with that. There are many '56 Owners here,and there's a section called '54-'56 Owners unite that will give you a good idea of how many owners are on here for these models.
Just found some information that states that 3669D on Cowl Tag means 1956 Super 88 4 Door Sedan. Best of Luck, Larry
Just found some information that states that 3669D on Cowl Tag means 1956 Super 88 4 Door Sedan. Best of Luck, Larry
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February 5th, 2017, 09:21 PM
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A T31-60 would have a Canyon Green top, deck lid and lower body with Alcan White hood and upper body. If it were an "S" code it would have a white top instead, with green deck lid and lower body.
February 7th, 2017, 03:21 PM
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What the ...
Style 57-3669D should be a 1957 Super 88 Four Door Sedan- Kansas City, Kansas Plant
If it is a 56, it should be 56-3669D- from either Arlington Texas or Wilmington Del depending on the VIN # .
We need to see the VIN.
Duh- Or a picture of the car
Style 57-3669D should be a 1957 Super 88 Four Door Sedan- Kansas City, Kansas Plant
If it is a 56, it should be 56-3669D- from either Arlington Texas or Wilmington Del depending on the VIN # .
We need to see the VIN.
Duh- Or a picture of the car
February 7th, 2017, 05:32 PM
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Frank, I opened 56super's profile page and the picture of the car posted there is definitely a '56 Super 88 Sedan in the t31-60 color as stated above,but the cowl tag shown says 57-3669D. Larry
February 7th, 2017, 07:19 PM
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That data plate shows "BF," which is a Framingham, MA Fisher Body number.
February 8th, 2017, 02:22 AM
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Larry, that sure is a '56 Super 88. The VIN should say 568B XXXX
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February 9th, 2017, 08:05 AM
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Does the Fisher plate have white paint? It looks like bare aluminum in the photo, but should be painted the same as the cowl. I am wondering if it may have been swapped at some time for reasons unknown.
ETA: You can look for date codes on a few components to get an idea of production date. The radiator and starter on our '56 are consistent with late February or early March production.
ETA: You can look for date codes on a few components to get an idea of production date. The radiator and starter on our '56 are consistent with late February or early March production.
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February 10th, 2017, 02:43 PM
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February 10th, 2017, 03:07 PM
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Fusick has the front emblems and I bought one from them and it looks great.
I'll keep looking.
BTW: You should get a Fusick Catalog.
February 10th, 2017, 03:08 PM
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