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wbabst
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Need Help figuring out the Body Tag

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It seems that lots of guys have asked this question. Figuring out the VIN # tag is not much of an issue. I know from working on this one that it was in the earlier part of production because of some of the components, early vs late 61.

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To confirm my vehicle is a 1961 Monza Coupe manufactured in Oakland.

The body tag though is a different story. I did not find a clear reference for 61 body tags.

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Now to help out, I have a 61, Coupe, Roman Red, with Bucket seats, forced air heating, EZ-Eye Glass all around, automatic, with push button radio. I would really love to know what everything means on the tag and all help appreciated.
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Re: Need Help figuring out the Body Tag

Post by bbodie52 »

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Here is a breakdown of the information on the body tag you provided...
BODY TAG INFO:

03D
Body Build Date: 03D = March (03) Fourth Week (D)

Style 61-0927 Body OA 16367
Style 61-0927 = 1961 (61) 900 Series Monza (09) Coupe (27) OA = Oakland, California, Production Sequence No: 16367
1961 Corvair Monza 2-Door Club Coupe, 4-Passenger (0927), Total Production: 109,945.

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TRIM 5-881 03 PAINT 923
MONZA - MONZA SERIES
TRIM: This 3 digit codes represents the interior color and seat type.
Trim 5=Red (Interior Paint Color) 881=Red (Interior Upholstery Color) 03 = (Interior Color)

PAINT 923 = Red [Sales Name: Roman Red] (Body Paint Color)
923 - Roman Red
Lucite® No. - 2931LH
Rinshed-Mason No. - A1138R
Ditzler No. - DDL70961

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1961 ACC Codes Not Available

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