1965 Corvette Coupe ECL Decode

[Dean S.]

When I decoded my Trim Tag it said it came with option BU. I can't find what that code means. Can anyone find out what that means?

[Dean S.]

Re: 1965 Corvette Coupe ECL Decode

I found out what the option code BU stands for: Base Unit

Does that mean that it had no options from the factory? This was on the ECL Decode site after I plugged in the criteria. When I bought my 65 Coupe it was a frame off restoration with all matching numbers and dates yet had no paper work, such as the Protecto-plate, owner history or window sticker with options.

It is an early production, August 27, 1964, 110th car built in St Louis with a 327/300HP with 4-speed.

[Wayne M.]

Re: 1965 Corvette Coupe ECL Decode

Dean -- I'm a little confused . I have the NCRS '63-7 Trim Tags book in front of me and cannot find a '65 interior Trim code of "BU" listed. What did you use to "decode" your trim tag ? Better still, give us the info stamped on your tag and we will assist. Letter & digit in upper LH corner; STYLE, TRIM, BODY, and PAINT.

I'll guess that with your early VIN that the STYLE line shows "65_19467" (are we are talking about a convertible ?)

[Dean S.]

Re: 1965 Corvette Coupe ECL Decode

Not to be confused.....after putting in my Trim Code of 450 AA that is for the Blue and white interior. It is after that the ECL said it would have Option BC, which designates Base Car and under that stated it would not have the Options of Powerglide transmission, Big Tank, etc

[Dean S.]

Re: 1965 Corvette Coupe ECL Decode

Trim Tag ECL Decode 1963-67 Corvette

Model Year 1965
Trim Tag:
A27
Style 65 19437 S26 Body
Trim 450AA 900FF Paint


ECL Decode: (From web site)

Trim Code 450
ECL AA
Plant St. Louis
Build Date 08-27-1964
Trim Color White and Blue Vinyl
Style Coupe
*
Used with Options
BU * * * * *


Not Used with Options

A31 M35

[Wayne M.]

Re: 1965 Corvette Coupe ECL Decode

Gotcha ! In my mind I was seeing 450BU (ECL of "BU", which is an unknown trim code)

As you've said, the ECL of "AA" is for a coupe with Base interior (ie. no A31, M35 or N03).

[Dean S.]

Re: 1965 Corvette Coupe ECL Decode

Does it also mean that it is a base car as well with no power steering, no radio, no knock offs, no anything???

[Wayne M.]

Re: 1965 Corvette Coupe ECL Decode

Does it also mean that it is a base car as well with no power steering, no radio, no knock offs, no anything???

No, just means that the interior trim items that were affected by certain options. Eg: automatic needed a different center shifter console; likewise if it had power windows (console and door panels); and if big tank, the whole zone back of the seats was different, although (strangely) if the N03 car had black vinyl (STD) trim, or black leather 402AA, the codes were the same as for a coupe without the 36.5 gal tank.

[Dan A.]

Re: 1965 Corvette Coupe ECL Decode

This was on the ECL Decode site after I plugged in the criteria.

What ECL Decode site would that be?

[Dean S.]

Re: 1965 Corvette Coupe ECL Decode

ECL Decode Site:

http://www.stl-vettes.com/65Vette/trim_tag/Trim_Tag_View.asp#

[Philip C.]

Re: 1965 Corvette Coupe ECL Decode

No, just means that the interior trim items that were affected by certain options. Eg: automatic needed a different center shifter console; likewise if it had power windows (console and door panels); and if big tank, the whole zone back of the seats was different, although (strangely) if the N03 car had black vinyl (STD) trim, or black leather 402AA, the codes were the same as for a coupe without the 36.5 gal tank.

Dean Just to piggy back Wayne, all black interior cars had no ecls. an ecl of BP on a conv shows C07 option. So when you posted BU I too was lost also, Phil 8063