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Example fender tag comes from a Satellite two door hardtop (body code RP23). Basic and simple car except the "1" under the "u" indicates a "sold car/expedite" code, most likely for the two tone paint "ED2". Read more about the car at the Fender Tag Examples page. |
The codes on the bottom line under SO NUMBER BDT TRM PAINT represent the the Scheduled Production Date, the Shipping Order Number, trim, body, and paint codes. See Fender Tag Standards for decode information for these codes.
Sales codes for many options are located on the top line (under the lower case "abcde..y") and the middle line (under the upper case "ABCDE..Z). For 1966, engine and transmission codes are listed, but rear gear ratio and SureGrip are not listed. The lack of a code in a particular location means either no option for that category or the standard option for that category. For example, no radio code means radio delete.
This is for 1966 only!
| Category (1966) | Code Range | Location | Notes or Common Options (see below for full list) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIDDLE LINE | |||
| Engine | AB | ||
| Transmission | C | 390-399 | 5=Torqueflite 3=Four Speed 1=Three Speed |
| Disc brakes | D | 479 | '9' for 479 |
| C.A.P. | E | 471 | '1' for 471 Cleaner Air Package (California) |
| Option Packages | F | 360-369 | |
| 26" Radiator Supp. | G | this will '1' if so equipped. | |
| Power Equipment | H-Q | 450-489 | |
| Radio | R | 420-429 | '1' is 421 Music Master AM Radio |
| Heater | S | 410-419 | '1' is 411 'AC w/ Heat', '5' is 415 'Heater' |
| Gauges | T | 570-579 | '7' is 577 'Tachometer' |
| Engine Acc. | W | 470-599 | |
| Glass | X | 520-529 | '1' is 521 tinted glass, all windows |
| Top/Roof | Y | 300-309 | '6' is 306 Black Vinyl Roof |
| Buffed Paint | Z | 708 | with AA1 paint |
| TOP LINE | |||
| Console Options | a | 480-489 | '6' is 486 'center console' |
| Bucket Seats | b | 564-565 | '4' is 564 'bucket seats' |
| Rear Options | d | 410-469 | '6' is 426 'rear seat speaker' |
| Police/Fleet | e-f,n | 410-669 | |
| Fender Mount Turn Indicators | h | 517 | |
| Mouldings | g | 530-549 | |
| Mirrors | p | 536-537 | '6' is 536 'outside left mirror remote' |
| Sales/Delivery | r-y | 670-699 | '1' is 691 'sold car/expedite' |
See this table for a more complete listing of 1966 Sales Codes
These numbers will appear in two digit under the "AB".
| Engine | Code (under AB) | Comments. |
| 101hp 170 1bbl | 11 | A-body only. |
| 101hp 170 1bbl | 12 | A-body only, HD clutch. |
| 145hp 225 1bbl | 21 | |
| 145hp 225 1bbl | 22 | HD clutch. |
| 180hp 273 2bbl | 31 | |
| 235hp 273 4bbl | 32 | A-body only. |
| 230hp 318 2bbl | 41 | B-body and C-body only. |
| 230hp 318 2bbl | 42 | B-body and C-body only, HD clutch. |
| 265hp 361 2bbl | 51 | B-body and C-body only. |
| 270hp 383 2bbl | 61 | C-body only. |
| 330hp 383 4bbl | 62 | B-body and C-body only. |
| 425hp 426H 2x4bbl | 73 | B-body only. |
| 350hp 440 4bbl | 81 | single exhaust, C-body only. |
| 365hp 440 4bbl | 82 | dual exhaust , C-body only. |
| special order | 99 |
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