| Decoding Chrysler Fender Tags |
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| Chrysler "fender tags",
located on the inner fender in the engine bay, can be a
valuable source of information. The following is a
description of fender tag characteristics grouped by
their similarities. As a general rule, fender tags are
read from bottom-to-top and left-to-right. |
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The fender tags of 1962-66 cars are
laid out in a very similar fashion. The scheduled
build date is under the left portion of the
"SO NUMBER". The number under
"BDY" (body) represents the car line
and model, which is the same as the first three
characters of the V.I.N. The number under
"TRM" is the interior trim code, while
the exterior trim codes are found under
"PNT". Sometimes the paint and trim
codes are transposed, but this should be fairly
obvious. The row of uppercase letters (4th line
from the bottom) represents option categories. A
number under any of these letters defines an
option in that letter's category. The row of
numbers at the top of the tag are not yet known,
but are thought to be routing, shipping, or gate
information on 1962-64 models. For 1965, these
numbers may represent option information in
addition to routing information. Also for 1965,
"A", "B" and "C"
take the place of 10, 11, and 12 in the
production date for October, November and
December. In 1966, the row of numbers at the top
are replaced by a row of lowercase letters, which
are another row of option categories. A number
under any of these letters represent an option in
that letter's category. |
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For 1967
and 1968, the bottom 3 lines are changed
completely as compared to earlier tags. The
bottom line at the left starts with 2 letters and
2 numbers which identify the car line and model
(same as the first 4 characters of the V.I.N.).
This is followed by a 2-digit engine code, a
1-digit transmission code, and then a 3-digit
tire code. Next is a 3-digit build date, followed
by the order number. Moving up to the 3rd line
from the bottom, numbers 1 through 8 appear here,
which denote categories. A number listed under
any of the category numbers defines an option in
that category. To the right of the 1-8 numbers
you will find "AX" for axle,
"TRM" for the interior code, and
"PNT" or "PAINT" for exterior
colors. |
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to the right, there is a grouping of letters
"UBS". The "U" is for upper
interior door color, "B" for buffed
paint and "S" for the stripe or accent
color. The codes for these are listed directly
below (on the 2nd line from the bottom). The 5th
row from the bottom is a row of upper case
letters representing option categories. At the
top of the tag is a row of lowercase letters also
representing option categories. A number under
any of these category letters defines an option
in that letter's category. |
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Continuing
to the right, there is a grouping of letters
"UBS". The "U" is for upper
interior door color, "B" for buffed
paint and "S" for the stripe or accent
color. The codes for these are listed directly
below (on the 2nd line from the bottom). The 5th
row from the bottom is a row of upper case
letters representing option categories. At the
top of the tag is a row of lowercase letters also
representing option categories. A number under
any of these category letters defines an option
in that letter's category. |
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The 1969
Lynch Rd. plant fender tag is somewhat unique
compared to other 1969 tags. The bottom row, to
the left, has the 4-character car line and model
code (same as the V.I.N. first 4), followed by a
3-character engine code. These are followed by a
2-character transmission code, then the 3-digit
build date and the vehicle order number. The 2nd
line from the bottom starts with the exterior
color (usually 2-characters) followed a
3-character interior code and a 2-character upper
interior door color code. Above these codes are a
few selected codes, usually abbreviated actual
option codes. Lynch Rd. tags typically list very
few option codes, regardless of how the car was
optioned. The 5th line from the bottom usually
contains 3 groups of 3-digits for the engine,
axle, and transmission build codes. The top line
is not yet known. In 1970, Lynch Rd. tags became
more like other plants, but still retained the 3
group, 3-digit engine, axle, transmission codes
on the 5th line from the bottom. |
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