Hello, I need help decoding the body tag from my 1972 Skylark Sun Coupe. I cannot find a lot of information about these cars?
ST72 43337? L1 237718
TR 135 65 A
05BA65
Thanks
Rich
Printable View
Hello, I need help decoding the body tag from my 1972 Skylark Sun Coupe. I cannot find a lot of information about these cars?
ST72 43337? L1 237718
TR 135 65 A
05BA65
Thanks
Rich
here's the 72 reference page
https://www.teambuick.com/reference/years/72.php
here's the 71 chassis manual
https://www.teambuick.com/reference/...ssis/index.php
ST72 = 1972 model year
4 = Buick division
33 = Skylark base model
37? = 2dr hardtop
L1 = should be the plant code, 'L' is the Van Nuys CA Chevy plant, probably not correct
237718 = sequential Body Number
TR 135 = Saddle ( brown ) color vinyl interior, could be either buckets or a notch bench
65 = Flame Orange paint
A = White vinyl roof
05BA65 = option codes, i don't have
Thanks! I guess there is not a lot f info for these cars out there?
what are you looking for? we have a member who does have the option codes, there really isn't any other information contained on the Body Tag except that you didn't give us the Build Date codes. and that's only going to tell you the month and week of production.
in 1972 the VIN will code what the original engine option should be with the car.
1972 is one of the few years that the Sloan should have microfiche for, so you can get a copy of your VIN report
http://new.sloanlongway.org/automotive-research/
"VIN reports feature the same information as found on Buick Motor Division's invoice forms. All reports list options, invoice amount, invoice date, color, trim, key codes, order number, and dealer number. A copy of the wholesale car order form is also included. Using the wholesale car order form, you are able to “decode” the options and accessories which came original to the vehicle as it was produced by the factory."
https://www.hemmings.com/magazine/hm...e/3750283.html
http://phscollectorcarworld.blogspot...1972-1974.html
To round out the decoding details:
05B is the body build date. 05 = May, B = 2nd week.
A65 = Notchback bench seat.
TR135 = White vinyl trim (our reference section table has an error).
?L1 = should be FL1 which indicates Flint, MI body plant.