Protecto-plate

[Cherry '65]

My Lesabre still has the origional protecto-plate along with a ton of other documents. My question is, what exactly is the protecto-plate? I'm assuming it's similar to a RPO code sticker now adays. Can anyone enlighten me? If it is, how do I decode it?

[John C Butler]

I've got mine for my '64 Lesabre. I don't know how to decode it, but I think it contains waranty info for the dealer.

[Rivman]

The POP plate contains owner info, dealer info, and vehicle info which was used to "write up" all types of repairs on all models in a dealership. This was a combination RO/AFA Form. If warranty repairs were included in the total work performed, the claim (AFA) could be prepared and submitted to the factory without preparing a seperate document.
The Standard RO/AFA Form was a five part form.
(Repair Order / Application For Adjustments)

'65 vehicle POP info appears as follows:

Engine Production Code No.
Trans. Production Code No.
Paint Code, Body Trim No., Month Built Code
Accessory & Option Codes
Vehicle Identification No.
Body No.