72 Corvette Trim Tag - SPEC vs. SPECIAL

[Edward M.]

OK, I caught the end of a discussion on another forum about trim tags for two 72 Corvettes that were for sale. Both have unusual trim tags; and both have the same assembly date of H29. One trim tag has a paint code of "SPEC". The other has a paint code of "SPECIAL". The tag with "SPECIAL" also seems to have a "punctuation mark (period or comma) after the trim code of 421. I am puzzled. Thoughts on these tags?

[Loren L.]

Re: 72 Corvette Trim Tag - SPEC vs. SPECIAL

Inasmuch as the stamper was not a brain surgeon or following rules along that line, either both stamps could be correct or one or both could be falsified. Additional info as to actual paint applied would be required.

[Roy S.]

Re: 72 Corvette Trim Tag - SPEC vs. SPECIAL

I would like to know the two serial numbers? Were they by chance sequential? Did one tag get produced as a rsult of the other?

[Gary C.]

Re: 72 Corvette Trim Tag - SPEC vs. SPECIAL

ebay listing http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevrolet-Co...US_Cars_Trucks

1972 VIN 1Z37K2S500162

Trim Tag photo is in this thread http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3s-...-miami-fl.html

[Terry M.]

Re: 72 Corvette Trim Tag - SPEC vs. SPECIAL

What was it the church lady used to say? "Ain't that special?"

[Brian G.]

Re: 72 Corvette Trim Tag - SPEC vs. SPECIAL

Although this says 73's, how accurate is this information?..............

http://www.73spot.com/index_stats_files/s_paint.htm

[Terry M.]

Re: 72 Corvette Trim Tag - SPEC vs. SPECIAL

Although this says 73's, how accurate is this information?..............

http://www.73spot.com/index_stats_files/s_paint.htm

It is word for word out of the 1970-72 TIM&JG, and I would assUme the same wording is in the 1973> manual as well.

[Bill W.]

Re: 72 Corvette Trim Tag - SPEC vs. SPECIAL

I painted two new Corvettes that were 1974s or 75s while working at Big 4 Chevrolet in Collinsville Il. Both came through in grey primer with silver painted bumper covers and metal trim . Both had two dashes where the paint code would have been . Both were painted AMC purple . Two different owners .

[Loren L.]

Re: 72 Corvette Trim Tag - SPEC vs. SPECIAL

I am aware of a '76, ordered by Mr. Lou Grubb of Lou Grubb Chevrolet with a further variation - "SPCL". Car was painted a Cadillac color "turquoise" - by the Cadillac paint shop.

[Edward M.]

Re: 72 Corvette Trim Tag - SPEC vs. SPECIAL

ebay listing http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevrolet-Co...US_Cars_Trucks

1972 VIN 1Z37K2S500162

Trim Tag photo is in this thread http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3s-...-miami-fl.html

Miami car on Ebay = 1Z37K2S517580