I’m needing help decoding the Skylark is just bought. Here are the codes I haven’t found:
MK221
T
BF4928
C14
C60
J50
N40
U73
RRR
I do know it’s a 401 GS, but as of yet I haven’t confirmed if it’s numbers matching. Thanks for the help!
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I’m needing help decoding the Skylark is just bought. Here are the codes I haven’t found:
MK221
T
BF4928
C14
C60
J50
N40
U73
RRR
I do know it’s a 401 GS, but as of yet I haven’t confirmed if it’s numbers matching. Thanks for the help!
It would be helpful if we knew where these codes are coming from (POP, buildsheet, trim tag, etc.) and to get a picture.
MK221
T
BF4928
C14
C60
J50
N40
U73
RRR
MK221
this looks like the transmission code, would need to see a picture because there is either a misstamp or you read it wrong/made a typo because in 1965 the transmission code NK was for ST300 automatic for 401 V8, Skylark GS
221 would be the build date code
T
if this is from the POP then it would be the build month, T = June 1965
BF4928
BF = built at Fremont, CA
4958 = body number
this could be found on either the POP, buildsheet, or the trim tag under the hood
C14 = Windshield Washer and Dual Speed Wipers
C60 = Air Conditioning
J50 = Power Brakes
N40 = Power Steering
U73 are you sure this is correct? it could be U63 = Radio - Sonomatic
RRR, not an option code, would need to see a picture to decode but probably the paint code for solid Flame Red
Thanks for all the help! I did get those numbers from the POP. And it appears the “MK221” is correct. Could it be a mistake on the POP? I will upload a pic when I’m able. I really appreciate this information. This is my first classic car, it great having this kind of community.
Here is the POP, I did mistype the "U63".
POP information
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Originally Posted by 1965SkylarkGS
I think it is probably just a mistake on the POP, definitely not the first one I've seen. You can always check to see what is actually stamped on the transmission. Here is a link from the 1966 chassis service manual that shows were to find the numbers:
https://www.teambuick.com/reference/...files/74-a.php
Great, thanks again!