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The group 4 code is actually a C. Here is a list of some others:

https://rivowners.org/features/Ev_Stats/colortrim/options.html

Here are a few...

Cast numbers are raised, but I think you are referring to stamped numbers, in which case the two letters are the engine production code and the three numbers are a build date code.

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That's a broadcast sheet, but it's not from your convertible and it's not from a 1964 car.

44469 = style number (Fisher switched to a 5 digit style number starting with the 1965 model year)
4 =...

I don't see padded dash and backup lights listed as options on the order form. Send me a pm with your email address and I will send you a PDF of the order forms, they are too large to post.

The tag is not from my car, just one from my picture collection.

Group 1
G = Power Tailgate Window
M = Vacuum Operated Door Locks
N = Power Windows (Vents Only)
X = Power Windows (Except Vents)


Group 4
T = belt reveal and wheel house molding

Yes, Trim 168 is black vinyl and the seat code B is for bucket seats. You have the paint and top codes correct as well.

Group 1
E = Tinted glass (all windows)

Group 4
F = Remote controlled...

Doug sent me a picture of his cowl tag, the decode is shown below.

04D
STYLE 64-4367 KC 2172 BODY
TRIM 141 F11
E 2P 4F 5W

04D = build date = April (04) 1964, fourth week (D)

4367 = style...

The stamped engine serial number decodes as follows:


11506787 = engine serial number

1150678 = sequential number, range for 1955 was V720080 to 1460022
(V prefix dropped after engine number...

KAN = Kansas City, MO

The number following the build date is the batch or sequence number, it is also found on the build sheet. (0501 on the attached trim tag, 8711 on yours).


Since you...

Common places build sheet are found include under the seats in the springs, behind the door panels, on top of the gas tank, and in the dash.

166 KK 446176H121300
R 130 F
NK 032 1 4 8


166 = trim...

Those won't show up on the body tag. The protect-o-plate (POP) would list power steering. The build sheet would list both.

163-C
Trim 163 = Light Fawn Vinyl
C is the seat code, notch back front seat


WO-2X


Group 1
W = Tinted windshield

https://www.teambuick.com/forums/showthread.php?23576-1967-buick-special-vin-code-vs-data-plate-please-read!&p=92860#post92860

You're not losing your mind, you are just looking at the trim tag and not the VIN tag. The VIN tag is located in the driver door jamb. Here is how the trim tag decodes

GENERAL MOTORS...

Hard to tell, it depends on if that is the engine production code or the car/engine serial number. It can be decoded two ways depending on which number it is.

Assuming it is the car/engine serial...

Probably not the original engine if it is a 364 or a 1961 instead of a 1962. Post pictures of the engine production code number and the engine serial number. This link shows where to find them:
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I am correct. The website you mention only lists the body colors and does not give the wheel colors. Take the hub caps off of your car and look at the wheels. You will find that they are red. The...

The 1 indicates that the optional wheel color (Seminole Red) was ordered.

Trim 470 = Red Vinyl


Paint code VV = solid Granada Red
2 = Black convertible top


2-13 = this notation is unique to the KC plant where a number range and is stamped on the accessory option...

For the trim tag location, check the cowl under the hood instead of the firewall (see attached picture). I've also attached a picture from the 1963 Buick assembly manual showing how Buick described...

I think the A in the paint code indicates Regal Black wheels.


3A = build date = March (03) 1965, first week (A)




A49 = Two Custom Front Seat Belts with Retractors

2G = Long console