vin tags& build tags

[Francis F.]

can anyone shed light on these w/ respect to 1966 coupe
s/n 123415,build date j06.
paint code 980 AA.(trophy blue(ok) but what about the
two A's ????
thanks, francis.

[Francis F.]

Re: vin tags& build tags

can anyone shed light on these w/ respect to 1966 coupe
s/n 123415,build date j06.
paint code 980 AA.(trophy blue(ok) but what about the
two A's ????
thanks, francis.

ps any other info will be helpful.

[Joe R.]

Re: vin tags& build tags

Francis,

You are correct, build date June 7, 1966. The paint code is trophy blue. The AA indicates that it is a St. Louis body.

Joe

[Drew P.]

Re: vin tags& build tags

can anyone shed light on these w/ respect to 1966 coupe
s/n 123415,build date j06.
paint code 980 AA.(trophy blue(ok) but what about the
two A's ????
thanks, francis.

Hello Francis,
The paint code number is followed by 2 letters. The GM product car
lines offered 2 tone paint colors. The upper and lower body. The first A is the top color and the second A is the lower. This tells that the same color is used for the upper and lower body.
Regards,
Drew Papsun

[Francis F.]

Re: vin tags& build tags

Hello DREW,

thanks for the reply,that sum's it up.

by the way sounds like a real winner (1965 blk/blk fuel car)
like to see some time, FRANCIS.

[Francis F.]

Re: vin tags& build tags

Hey JOE,

thanks for the reply,
by the way tell me about your 66 ,ser# options
etc. when you get a chance.

Francis

[David M.]

Re: vin tags& build tags

Francis, Do you have a picture of a two tone factory car? I had never heard of this before and it sounds interesting. What were the color options with this? Was this option only on St Louis cars or could you get it on the AOSmith cars too? What would the trim tag read if it were a two tone car?

Thanks....David (AKA: Dude)

[Francis F.]

Re: vin tags& build tags

Dude,
no ,I have no pics,I only
asked the ques, about the "AA" after the paint code.
I was told it was a way for G.M. to show two tone
colors of their autos @ that time. As you know
CORVETTE 's were not produced in two tone...

Francis Ford
"the grand essentials to happyness in this life are something to do,
someone to love,and something to hope for"

[Joe R.]

Re: vin tags& build tags

Hey JOE,

thanks for the reply,
by the way tell me about your 66 ,ser# options
etc. when you get a chance.

Francis

Francis,

It is s/n 22558, convertible (soft top only), Nassau Blue exterior with blue / white interior, L-72 engine, M21 tranny. I think it originally had a 4.11 rear end, it's now a 3.55. The only option that it has that I know of is the AM / FM radio.

What about your 66?

Joe

[Drew P.]

Re: vin tags& build tags

Francis, Do you have a picture of a two tone factory car? I had never heard of this before and it sounds interesting. What were the color options with this? Was this option only on St Louis cars or could you get it on the AOSmith cars too? What would the trim tag read if it were a two tone car?

Thanks....David (AKA: Dude)

Hello David,
Chevrolet used the trim tag on all their cars. For example a Chevelle with two tone paint colors the code would be (2) different letters for (upper)white roof and (lower) different color body.
All the Corvettes had only one paint color use upper and lower.
Regards,
Drew Papsun

[Terry M.]

Re: vin tags& build tags

I think it was 1981 when Corvettes began to appear as two-tone.
Remember, NEVER covers a lot of ground, and so does ALWAYS.

[Drew P.]

Re: vin tags& build tags

I think it was 1981 when Corvettes began to appear as two-tone.
Remember, NEVER covers a lot of ground, and so does ALWAYS.

Hello Terry,
You are correct. I should have been more specific to state of the year Corvette he was asking about.
Thank you,
Drew Papsun

[Paul J.]

Re: vin tags& build tags

I think it was 1981 when Corvettes began to appear as two-tone.
Remember, NEVER covers a lot of ground, and so does ALWAYS.

What about C1's with the teardrop?

[Mike M.]

Re: vin tags& build tags

Paul, Trim Tags did not appear on Vettes until '63.
HaND

[Francis F.]

Re: vin tags& build tags

TERRY,

Thanks,lesson learned.(ALWAYS/NEVER)....

I will always remember to never use NEVER when speaking
about the history of our auto's.

regards Francis.