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Offline AZ T/A

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Decoding a few
« on: March 09, 2008, 03:14:19 AM »
I have 2 turbo t/a's
sounds like this is the place to try to get some cowl tags
decoded.
So heres my first one :)
thanks guys

Tucson Az

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Re: Decoding a few
« Reply #1 on: March 09, 2008, 03:36:17 AM »
Hi and welcome to 78TA AZ T/A
We all look forward to hearing more about your birds...pix are appreciated too when you have time.

I hope the info below helps out....

80=1980
04B=second week of April
2 = Pontiac
F = Firebird (body type)
S = Firebird (series)
87 = Body Style
L =Van Nuys, CA
147921=Fisher Body Unit Number
62B= Camel Cloth interior
19L = Lower Body Paint Code  Black
19L = Upper Body Paint Code   Black
A51 = Bucket Seats
CC1= t-top roof

The last string of digits is the Fisher Time Date Code I believe.
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Offline AZ T/A

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Re: Decoding a few
« Reply #2 on: March 09, 2008, 03:45:01 AM »
that was fast, thanks !
I got some PHS records on that one..
Would the VIN help for anything else ?
its a Turbo auto SE model which is pretty cool, needs resto like
many of them out there. But its a nice rust free Az car.
In case anyone is registering the VINs on whats left they can
use it for that too.

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Re: Decoding a few
« Reply #3 on: March 09, 2008, 03:51:26 AM »
How about...


1st digit - GM Division
2 = Pontiac


2nd digit - Series Number
W = Trans Am (75 - 81)



3rd and 4th digit - Body Type
87 = Sport Coupe


5th digit - Engine Code
T = 301 c.i.d, TC 4-bbl V8 (turbo) (1980 - 81)



6th digit - Model Year
A = 1980


7th digit - Assembly Plant
L = Van Nuys, California


Last 6 digits - Production Number
100001/up


I'd love to see a pic of it...I had an '80 turbo SE about 20 years ago.
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Offline AZ T/A

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Re: Decoding a few
« Reply #4 on: March 09, 2008, 04:18:02 AM »
sure, heres a pic...
your typical diamond in the rough situation
w/o any rust issues :)
but sun baked

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Re: Decoding a few
« Reply #5 on: March 09, 2008, 04:22:11 AM »
The rough ones are the best IMO  ;D

Looks good...what are your plans?


 Is the AMC yours also?
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Offline AZ T/A

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Re: Decoding a few
« Reply #6 on: March 09, 2008, 02:32:45 PM »
yeah, the 69 amx is mine too
I have a small selection of early muscle cars
I buy and sell them as a sideline.
Living here in Az, I have the luxury of finding mostly all
rust free az cars.
But I try to hang on to my favs as long as I can  ;)
Basic plans to hold on to it as long as I can, over time I try to
do some mild resto, but usually leave the hardcore stuff to the
new owners when I sell them.
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Re: Decoding a few
« Reply #7 on: March 09, 2008, 02:35:20 PM »
This is my tag on my white 80 turbo ta too
thanks.

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Re: Decoding a few
« Reply #8 on: March 09, 2008, 02:44:22 PM »
80=1980
04E=5th week of April
2 = Pontiac
F = Firebird (body type)
S = Firebird (series)
87 = Body Style
L =Van Nuys, CA
147921=Fisher Body Unit Number
74= Carmine cloth interior
11L = Lower Body Paint Code  Cameo White
11L = Upper Body Paint Code   Cameo White
A51 = Bucket Seats
CC1= t-top roof
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Re: Decoding a few
« Reply #9 on: March 09, 2008, 02:59:20 PM »
and the VIN for anyone whos counting :)
thanks again

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Re: Decoding a few
« Reply #10 on: March 09, 2008, 03:29:45 PM »
1st digit - GM Division
2 = Pontiac


2nd digit - Series Number
W = Trans Am (75 - 81)



3rd and 4th digit - Body Type
87 = Sport Coupe


5th digit - Engine Code
T = 301 c.i.d, TC 4-bbl V8 (turbo) (1980 - 81)



6th digit - Model Year
A = 1980


7th digit - Assembly Plant
L = Van Nuys, California


Last 6 digits - Production Number
100001/up


Same as the other one
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Offline AZ T/A

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Re: Decoding a few
« Reply #11 on: March 11, 2008, 02:41:06 AM »
one more question, both of my turbo TAs are suppose to be 1980s
but one has the lites in the hoodscoop and one is just a blank
plastic block off panel.
Whats correct ?

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Re: Decoding a few
« Reply #12 on: March 11, 2008, 07:48:11 AM »
Not 100% sure, but Indy Pace cars got the lights in 1980.  I have also heard that a few non-pace car turbo T/A's got them towards the end of the model year, but I have never had one.  All my 80 turbo cars have had block-off plates.
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Offline AZ T/A

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Re: Decoding a few
« Reply #13 on: March 13, 2008, 12:09:46 AM »
well you have my VIN etc and build date right ?
maybe we can see if the rumor is true, since its not a Pace Car
anyway.
I found a small part of my broadcast sheet today behind the back
seat, which was cool
and sent off for my PHS records today too. :)

thanks again
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Re: Decoding a few
« Reply #14 on: March 13, 2008, 12:15:11 AM »
Seems like it's kinda' hit and miss...jjr is the resident turbo guru, he might have a more definitive answer for you.
I know Jeri (Pretybird81) has an '81 turbo T/A (non pace, non SE) and it has the boost lights.
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1986 Corvette
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