mr gtx
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can someone help i know it's red paint and red interior but that's all. 1962 300
tag decoder
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Depending on what plant produced the car, the 'fender tag' is coded differently.
Below is an example of a tag from the Lynch Road MI plant.
This info was gleaned from Galen Govier 'Chrysler Corp Production Option Code Book 1962-1965
Read left to right bottom to top:
SO: Scheduled Production Date
Number: Shipping Order Number
BDY: Car Line?Body Style
TRM: Trim Code
PN: Paint Code
T: Paint Style
A-Z
A: Engine (Std Engine No Code)
B: Transmission
C: Radio
J: Heater
L-M: Electrical Items
T: Mirrors
Z: Vehicle Sales/Delivery
1-0
1-2 Gate Delivery Number
5-7 Base Sequence Number
The production plant number should be on your VIN plate; left front door post. fourth digit.
Omni
This doesn't answer all your questions but it hopefully shed some light.
Below is an example of a tag from the Lynch Road MI plant.
This info was gleaned from Galen Govier 'Chrysler Corp Production Option Code Book 1962-1965
Read left to right bottom to top:
SO: Scheduled Production Date
Number: Shipping Order Number
BDY: Car Line?Body Style
TRM: Trim Code
PN: Paint Code
T: Paint Style
A-Z
A: Engine (Std Engine No Code)
B: Transmission
C: Radio
J: Heater
L-M: Electrical Items
T: Mirrors
Z: Vehicle Sales/Delivery
1-0
1-2 Gate Delivery Number
5-7 Base Sequence Number
The production plant number should be on your VIN plate; left front door post. fourth digit.
Omni
This doesn't answer all your questions but it hopefully shed some light.
mr gtx
Active Member
yes thanks remote mirror and power windows which i have. wonder what d and h are for
yes thanks. i see power windows and remote mirror which i have wonder what d and h are for
Torky
Member
My decoder is functional and in need of testing. Here is a report on the '62 300 2DHT. Comments, criticisms & corrections welcome. In dire need for more '62's--especially loaded Chryslers & Imperials.
mr gtx
Active Member
great thank you.
Torky
Member
Nice little red wagon--if one likes red--which I do. So, everything matches? Anything missing? Standard items are sometimes not entered on '62 tags. Happy New Year!
mr gtx
Active Member
no engine code must be 383 was a non option.
Torky
Member
Pre '65 Body Data Plates/Fender Tags were just that--info for body assembly, only. Info on chassis items that did not impact body details were not represented. Tranny's were shown as interiors would be different for stick/automatic/console, but engines were not--tilt wheels, sure grip, auto pilot, tires, axles, wheel covers & etc. were not shown. Did you look for a Track Sheet-often found tucked in behind the springs of the back seat upright cushion. Full info on the car.
mr gtx
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don't have the car yet making the deal this week. he said no sure grip. my old 300 had 323 no sure grip thinking this must be the same. it does have the padded wheel there just little pads.
mr gtx
Active Member
he has the hub caps 14". i would like 15" what would you suggest for wheels ?
Torky
Member
I think the dark/black grips and color-coded section on the wheel are part of the Order Code 414 padded steering wheel option.
mr gtx
Active Member
did they have a wire wheel in that year ?
Torky
Member
No factory wire-spoke wheels after 1956, Older ones will fit due to same bolt circle. They still look attractive and cause purists' hair to go aflame. Your car, your call. Non-fatal mod.
I like the wheels that are on it.
I was trying to figure out what the "padded steering wheel" was. Interesting... This must be the stock wheel and it looks like it's just a horn ring difference.
Torky
Member
1962 Imperial wheel also minimally padded.
mr gtx
Active Member
would be good for a badly cracked wheel
I like the wheel style just not on a luxury car . Its only my opinion but I prefer stock size wheels on older cars . Its like a 90 year old woman in a bikini….lol
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