Trim Tag Stuff

[Rollaround]

New guy here and first time Buick owner. Just picked up a 65 Buick Special V6 Vert, lots of questions, let me start with the Trim tag. I understand some of it but not all, here’s the data. What’s it all mean?

03D
ST 65-43467 KAN 641 BODY
TR 028- Y-2 PAINT
W 2XP 4Y 5W

[Buford26]

http://www.teambuick.com/reference/years/65.php

03D = body build date = March (03) 1965, fourth week (D)

ST = style
65 = 1965
43467 = Fisher body style number = Buick Special 2-door convertible
4 = Buick
34 = Special
67 = 2-door convertible

KAN = body built at Fisher Body plant in Kansas City
641 = sequence number unique to body, no relation to VIN

TR = Trim
028 = Black Vinyl
After the dash following the trim number there is usually a letter that indicates the front seat type. If the letter isn't there it probably means the car has the standard bench front seat.


Y = Bamboo Cream paint
2 = black convertible top

Option Codes (group # followed by option code letter)
1W = Tinted windshield
2X = auto trans
2P = Back-up Lights
4Y = Moulding (Deluxe lower)
5W = Seat Belts With Retractor

[Rollaround]

Thanks so much for your quick reply; allow me to ask another question. Where are the codes located on the rear axal?

[Buford26]

I don't know for sure, but I'm guessing it is the same as '66. There is a complete service manual for '66 on this site:

http://www.teambuick.com/reference/library/66_chassis/

The rear axle file is here and there is a picture on the second page that shows where the codes are:

http://www.teambuick.com/reference/l...files/40-f.pdf

[Buford26]

BTW, click the "Reference" tab at the top to find lots of other info too.