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    Offline TUNISCO

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    Re: The Rest Of The Story
    « Reply #15 on: June 02, 2012 - 03:42:56 PM »
    Quote from: sadil340 on June 02, 2012 - 11:50:59 AM
    Other than the roof the body looks solid - esp the tail panel which was the worst part in my '70 project. Do you have a list of the options? Two option plates...
    Here ya go....Just realized the car was built on my Moms birthday....must be a sign

    Code   Description
    E63   383-4 Barrel
    D32   H-D A-727 TorqueFlite Trans
    BS23   
    B = Plymouth Barracuda
    S = Special
    23 = 2 Door Hardtop

    NOE   
    N = 383 330HP OR 335HP 1-4BBL 8 CYL
    0 = 1970
    E = Los Angeles, CA, USA
    118787   Sequence Number '118787'
    FY1   
    Paint Code: Top Banana / Lemon Twist
    H6X9   
    Trim Grade/Style/Color
    H = High
    6 = Vinyl Bucket Seats
    X9 = Black
    000   Upper Door Frame: Full Door Panel
    B11   Date Built: 11 / 11 / 1969
    055270   Order Number: 055270
    VIX   Roof Type OR Color:  Black vinyl
    A01   Light Package
    A21   Elastomeric Color Front Bumper Group
    A31   3.91:High Performance Axle Package
    A62   Rallye Instrument Cluster
    B51   Power Assisted Brakes
    C16   Console w/ Buckets
    C55   Bucket Seats
    C62   Left Hand 6-Way Manual Adjustable Bucket
    G36   Left Hand Remote, Right Hand Manual Outside Mirror
    H31   Rear Window Defogger - Blower
    J25   3 Speed Variable Wipers
    J45   Hood Tie Down Pins
    L31   Hood / Fender Mount Turn Signal
    M21   Roof Drip Rail Moldings
    M25   Wide Sill Molding
    M31   Belt Molding 69-70
    M88   Quarter Panel Tape Treatment
    N41   Dual Exhaust
    N42   Chrome Dual Exhaust Tips
    N85   Tachometer
    R11   Music Master Radio AM
    CTD   Continued on 2nd Tag

    Code   Description
    BS23   
    B = Plymouth Barracuda
    S = Special
    23 = 2 Door Hardtop

    NOE   
    N = 383 330HP OR 335HP 1-4BBL 8 CYL
    0 = 1970
    E = Los Angeles, CA, USA
    118787   Sequence Number '118787'
    VIX   Unknown At This Time
    V6X   Black Longitude Sports Stripe
    Y14   Sold Car 69-71
    26   26 in. Radiator
    END   End of Codes

    I don't know why the decoder won't identify the VIX code. I think it's the black vinyl top, don't know why it appears twice, once on each tag.
    Also there are things that aren't called out, like the steering cooler. If someone knows for sure if for instance, when you got the 26" radiator was the steering cooler in that package or what?
    Not even gonna pretend I know what's up.
    « Last Edit: June 03, 2012 - 11:57:19 PM by TUNISCO »
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    Offline Tonefiend

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    Re: The Rest Of The Story
    « Reply #16 on: June 02, 2012 - 05:07:10 PM »
    Very cool thread!  Subscribed.. 
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    Offline Skunkworks Challenger

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    Re: The Rest Of The Story
    « Reply #17 on: June 02, 2012 - 06:51:06 PM »
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    I don't know why the decoder won't identify the VIX code. I think it's the black vinyl top, don't know why it appears twice, once on each tag.
    Also there are things that aren't called out, like the steering cooler. If someone knows for sure if for instance, when you got the 26" radiator was the steering cooler in that package or what?
    Not even gonna pretend I know what's up.
    Scott, It's part of the A31 High Performance Package along with the 26" radiator as well as the 3.91 gearing and other stuff.  I have literature showing Code A31 as follows: Available 340 4-bbl, 383 4-bbl with TorqueFlite or 4 speed.  *3.91 rear axle *Sure-grip diff *7-blade torque-drive fan* 26" radiator w/shroud *Extra H.D. Suspension.
    You left out your inflatable spare tire! 
    Lots of nice options on this car.  It did not have air but here in Western Washington not many cars had air back then.
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    Offline TUNISCO

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    Re: The Rest Of The Story
    « Reply #18 on: June 02, 2012 - 07:45:51 PM »
    Well, there you have it!
    Thanks Paul, I knew you said it was part of a package, I just couldn't find the grouping. The collapsible spare is something else that is not called out on the tag, also the wheels.
    It's fun to figure all this stuff out.

    BTW: Air don't make you go fast!
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    Re: The Rest Of The Story
    « Reply #19 on: June 02, 2012 - 10:28:25 PM »
    I bet this car will come out great!   Can't wait to watch it come together.


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    Offline TUNISCO

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    Re: The Rest Of The Story
    « Reply #20 on: June 05, 2012 - 11:05:11 PM »
    Very small update...

    Don't want to bore everyone with rust repair, plus my camera battery seems to have puked.
    Rear window channel looking a little better.

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    Re: The Rest Of The Story
    « Reply #21 on: June 06, 2012 - 02:55:21 AM »
    not boring at all man post away we love it  :ylsuper:
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    Offline Skunkworks Challenger

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    Re: The Rest Of The Story
    « Reply #22 on: June 06, 2012 - 11:00:09 AM »
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    Rear window channel looking a little better.

    Scott, thanks for the update.  The window channel looks more than "a little better".  Good work.  I've been thinking of asking if your camera is broken.
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    Re: The Rest Of The Story
    « Reply #23 on: June 06, 2012 - 07:00:34 PM »
    Ok, new camera battery.

    Can't seem make the patches look very good in photos. It's like cosmetic surgery, not so pretty when it's happening....

    One more section in the rear window to do, should be able to knock that out tomorrow.


    the package tray lip under the channel had a section that I replaced


    Should pop for a shrinker/stretcher, until I do I get to repair in sections.



    « Last Edit: June 06, 2012 - 07:02:08 PM by TUNISCO »
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    Re: The Rest Of The Story
    « Reply #24 on: June 06, 2012 - 08:55:08 PM »
    V1X is a black vinyl top.  the decoder probably just has V1_ for the different types/colors of the tops.  looking good!
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    Offline usraptr

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    Re: The Rest Of The Story
    « Reply #25 on: June 09, 2012 - 01:03:31 AM »
    Love the attention to detail.  Great work   :2thumbs:
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    Offline TUNISCO

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    Re: The Rest Of The Story
    « Reply #26 on: June 09, 2012 - 10:24:57 PM »
    Finished up the rear window rust repair, the good new is this will be under the vinyl.




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    Offline TUNISCO

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    Re: The Rest Of The Story
    « Reply #27 on: June 13, 2012 - 09:32:42 PM »
    Been spending my time removing the last parts from the car. I've got it completely stripped now.

    Cleaned up the inner roof, no rust just adhesive. The car is upside down btw.


    Found some holes in the top of the firewall, patched all the thin spots too, better safe than sorry!



    This is gonna look awesome under some dynamat.

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    Offline 'Cuda Hunter

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    Re: The Rest Of The Story
    « Reply #28 on: June 13, 2012 - 10:07:49 PM »
    Cool thread, I'm in.

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    Offline TUNISCO

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    Re: The Rest Of The Story
    « Reply #29 on: June 15, 2012 - 04:28:24 PM »
    Got this one done this morning, I think I'll go watch some golf.





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