1965 Corvair Body Tag Decode?

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1965 Corvair Body Tag Decode?

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Hello guys, I was looking on purchasing my first corvair (woo!) And I saw a decent one that needed a little bit of work, but wanted to see what options were chosen. I have attached the body tag picture.

The guy told me it was a 180 turbo convertible with a manual top and 4 speed with red original paint and black interior. What else can you guys tell me about it? I've done research but I can't seem to find anything.
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Re: 1965 Corvair Body Tag Decode?

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Welcome to the Corvair Forum! I joined this forum back in August and I've come to believe that this is one of the best information and help sources for Corvairs on the Web. If you can post some pictures of this car (exterior from various angles, interior, trunk, engine compartment, etc.) experienced Corvair owners on this forum might be able to assist you with a more-extensive evaluation of the car.

Depending on your location, you might also be able to locate a local CORSA club in your area and contact them. If you explain your situation as a first-time potential Corvair owner, someone from the club might be willing to join you to go examine the car and then provide you with an opinion from an experienced owner's viewpoint. This link will help you to determine if there is a CORSA chapter nearby:

CORSA (Corvair Society of America) Chapter Locator
Locating a local CORSA chapter near you can be very helpful, and attending meetings, parties, Corvair shows, etc. can greatly add to the enjoyment of your Corvairs.
https://www.corvair.org/index.php?optio ... crmSID=3_u

Here is a breakdown of the information on the body tag you provided...
BODY TAG INFO:
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Body Build Date: 04D = April (04) Fourth Week (D)

ST = "Style" 65-10767 = 1965 (65) Chevrolet (1) Corsa (07) Convertible (67) LOS = Los Angeles (Van Nuys) Plant

TR = "Trim" 713 = Black (Interior Color)

Exterior color code to go with the above interior color Black, The following Lower/Upper color tag codes would apply on your convertible car...
W-2 = Lower (Body) color: Slate (Glacier Gray); Upper (Convertible Top) color: Black

W2LP3C4FUO

1st Group
W = RPO A02 Tinted Windshield only

2nd Group
L = RPO M20 4 Speed
P = (LOS cars only) 2 spd Wipers (LOS listed this separately from the CC group)

3rd Group
C = Padded Dash

4th Group
F = Outside Remote Drivers Mirror/ with CC group
U = Spare tire lock
O = RPO L87 Turbo engine

To the left of Body is 705
Body number = 705 (705th 1965 Corsa Convertible built at that plant)
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If you decide to get serious with this car and possibly go ahead with buying this Corsa convertible, let us know. We can continue to answer your questions and provide you with guidelines and useful information that would be helpful to you as a probable new owner.

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Re: 1965 Corvair Body Tag Decode?

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so the original exterior color isn't red?
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Re: 1965 Corvair Body Tag Decode?

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No, the original exterior color was not red. The color code for Red (Regal Red) was R-R, and for Maroon (Madeira Maroon) was N-N. The two letters indicate lower-upper body colors. For a coupe R-R would indicate red lower and upper body, N-N would indicate a maroon lower and maroon upper body. Convertibles used 1 for a white vinyl top, 2 for black, and 3 for beige. So a red convertible with a black top would have the color code: R-2. A maroon car with a white convertible top would be: N-1.

W-W was the code for Slate (Glacier Gray). A Slate (Glacier Gray) convertible with a black top would have the body tag color code: W-2, as indicated on the tag in your picture.

If you want to view the entire 1965 Corvair specification color chart, click on the following link, and then scroll down to page 4-BODY to see the chart and color codes specifications.

http://www.gmheritagecenter.com/gm-heri ... orvair.pdf

Here is the chart I was referring to...
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The link to the GM Heritage Center has changed. It is now:

http://www.gmheritagecenter.com/gm-heri ... -kits.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Click on "Show" next to Corvair and then click on the year of the Corvair you would like. You can download a copy easily on a Mac by moving the mouse to the bottom of the first page and click "save PDF to download folder". I presume a PC has a similar function.
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Re: 1965 Corvair Body Tag Decode?

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Van Nuys built Corsa always have extra cool factor!!
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Re: 1965 Corvair Body Tag Decode?

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I guess I would agree, since I was also built in Van Nuys, having been delivered to my parents in 1952 at Van Nuys Maternity Hospital. :chevy: :rolling: :goofywave: :funnypost:
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