64 convertible monza

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64 convertible monza

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Hi, I have an idea about most of the body tag, but the options evade me at the moment.
Here is what I have and my translation, if anyone can verify and fill in the gaps I'd appreciate it:

03C
Style 64 0967 WR 16854 Body
Trim 781 2 936 Paint
W2LPS3C5W D

I believe that is:
03C - March, 3rd week.
64 - 1964
0967 - 900 series Convertible
WR - Willow Run
16854 - Production run number
781 - (No idea)
2 - (No idea, maybe 2 speed wipers?)
936 - (Paint colour?)
D - (No idea)
W2LPS3C5W - (No idea)

Vin tag is 40967W222171
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Re: 64 convertible monza

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Thanks to the power of the internet, all done!

03C - March 3rd week
64 - 1964 Model year
0967 - Monza convertible
WR - Willow Run
16854 - 16,854th built that year
781 - Med red bucket seats
2 - Black convertible top
936 - Paint colour (Ermine White)
D - Red painted interior trim

W - Tinted windshield
2L - 4 speed tranmission
P - Comfort and convenience (2 Speed wiper, Day/Night mirror, Interior lights)
S - Rear antenna
3C - Padded dash
5W - Deluxe belts with retractors

All of which amazingly means mine must have been really high spec for its day. I'm amazed the belts aren't still in it, but I guess it might have been easier to remove them to comply with the law, rather than have to replace them because of the age. When I replace the carpets (horrible house carpet stuck in there at the moment) I fully expect to see the original bolt holes, that wil mean I can fit them back in easily.

Any conformation of my deduction would be gratefully recieved.
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Re: 64 convertible monza

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Looks good.... Now about some photos ? They have camera in the Old Country don't they ?

Interior paint codes: (Interior paint codes do not appear on Los Angeles built cars)
1962: 2= Blue 3= Aqua 4= Fawn 5= Red 7= Black 8= Saddle 9= Gold
1963: 2= Blue 3= Aqua 4= Fawn 5= Red 7= Black 8= Saddle R = White/Red.
1964: A= Aqua B= Blue C= Saddle D= Red E= Black F= Fawn Q= White/Red


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1964 Fisher bodytags ACC line. (WR only)
The Letters are listed in groups. Letters following a number is in that group. The code letters are listed in the order they would appear. Some letters are in more than one group
Tag style change at either 10C or 10D
First Group ( no numeric indicator)
E = Tinted windshield and side glass
D = Power Top (Manual top standard, no indicator)
W = Tinted Windshield only

2 = Second Group
M = Powerglide Automatic
L = 4 Speed
E = Air Conditioning
P = Convenience group (2 speed wipers, w/ washer, day/night mirror, glovebox
light, backup lights)
R = Rear speaker
S = Rear antenna

3 = Third Group
C = Padded dash
No other letters reported in group 3

4 = Fourth Group
F= convenience group Z13 (not available with 2P but includes all 2P options
plus remote door mirror)

5 = Fifth Group
W = Custom Dlx seat belts with retractors RPO A49 (after Feb 1, 1964)
V = Custom Dlx seat belts no retractors RPO A37 (before Feb 1, 1964)
O = ?
Z = ?
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1960 700 Sedan / 1964 Spyder, Conv. / 1964 Monza Sedan
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Re: 64 convertible monza

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Thanks for the conformation, and good to see the 'glovebox light, backup lights' to add to the convenience group, I should have realised they were an option. We are so used to everything being standard these days, that we forget they were considered an extra back then. Can you imagine buying a new car and having to ask for a glovebox light?

I'll add some photos a little later on :)
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Re: 64 convertible monza

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We are the most "nosey" people around and love to see what others have. Especially when they appear on the other side of the pond.

I am sure it will attract a lot of attention, just like my 1990 XJ40 does over here...

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Re: 64 convertible monza

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Nice jag, although you couldn't giive them away over here when fuel prices hit a peak a while back :)

As you asked, here is the Monza, hope you like
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And here is the recent additional relays for the lights, to fix the flashing on and off problem
And here is the recent additional relays for the lights, to fix the flashing on and off problem
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