'69 Nova trim tag question

[Rowdy Rat]

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M = Green Interior

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Greg,

I don't think so... Pretty sure that "G" was green... There was also an "S" for sandlewood I believe. I'll check my records this evening and see what I can turn up for "M".

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M, or Rowdy Rat, do you remember the tag for that BB car that did not fit?

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The car was a LeMans blue/black interior L-78 car with an "A2" code. The interior code of "A" fit OK, but the car had NO exterior trim where a "2" would indicate it should have had a body side molding or lower body molding. It was said to be a low mile, original car, but it is hard to say for certain if it was... I don't think, Marlin, Brian, or I were able to inspect the car in any detail because of the setting.

This was the only exception out of a couple hundred cars that I've looked at to this point. I would guess that Marlin has looked at more than I have and can comment on what he has seen.

Regards,

Stan

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

I agree with Stan 100%, not sure how many cars I've looked at though. I don't really keep track of the cars that fit the mold, but I'm really looking for the exceptions. That blue/black L78 didn't have any clues of the moldings. I remember looking in the trunk with Stan to see if the holes at the ends of the body side moldings had been mudded over - didn't look like it. It was a decent car, just couldn't figure out the discrepancy.

I also believe 'G' is for the green interior, 'S' is for Sandalwood, 'B' is Blue and 'A' is black. Does this car have a cloth interior?

[Nova Research Project]

Rowdy Rat;

G does equal GREEN, But so does M.

Here is what I think the codes in 69 mean. Remember there were two green interiors used in 1969. What I do not know is if the interior paint was a different shade for each trim style.

G = For use with Medium Green trim
M = for use with Midnight Green trim

The data size is small about 130 cars for 1969 (partial or full entries). It is a shame that most Nova guys do not collect trim tags and VINs like the Camaro guys do. Or at least they do not submit them to the Nova Research Project. I have not really validated the 1, 2, or 3 numbers. I did find exceptions. But most were cars that could have been modified. These were cars I could not look at further. So far everything seems to check out.

GregR

[Chevy454]

Ironically, BigDog called this afternoon and was saying the all original car in question has green interior! So, you may be on to something!

Now that you have that settled: explain the difference between a big block and a small block radiator support!

[WILMASBOYL78]

Checked the broadcast sheets for my 70 L78, the letter A appears in the trim section. I'm going to check all the #'s this weekend and compare options and trim to the sheet.

Hi Stan! Tom

[sYc]

One, the difference in size of the opening in the support.

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

# Two; the extra holes in the top for the hold down flap.
# Three; the extra nut welded to the passenger side for the rad bracket.

More?

[Mr70]

# Four:The Price.

[BIGDOG]

Thanks for all you help.
Tom the opening in the support runs from the radiator tank to tank, is that a big block radiator support?
After all I am a camaro man........
Marlin I have not looked for any extra holes yet?
As far as price I am listening..........
Terry

[BIGDOG]

Hey,
Do not worry about the price of a big block radiator support, I looked and just as Marlin said all the holes are there...
Guys thank you for all your HELP!!!!!!
Terry