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22D is the interior color... not really sure I want to say Blue? and I suspect the Deluxe Cloth interior.
11L & 11U are Exterior colors The W indicates Waterbase or Waterborn Paint. I do not have the info in frot of me but I think 11 is White...
John your correct the code 11 is white and water base (Van Nuys build). Also the 22D is dark royal blue custom cloth interior with L/S seats. That has me puzzled about the seat code as it would AQ9 then wouldn't it? And the CG1 should be CC1 if she is a factory T-Top car.
I have an 83 T-Top Z28 w/ Cross-Fire 305 and Cowl fiberglass Hood. Could you help with mine?
D 04A 1FP87 L 132927
D = 1983
04A = BUILD DATE April (04), First Week (A)
1 = Chevrolet
F = "F-Body"
P = Camaro
87 = 2 Door Coupe
L = Van Nuys CA - Plant of Manufacture
1 = Chevrolet
32927 = Build Sequence
Originally Posted by dford
22D 11L 11U W
22D = (22) Blue Interior (D) "Deluxe Seats"
11L = (11) White (L) Lower
11U = (11) White (U) Upper
W = Waterbase Paint
Dford and I have exchanged a couple PM's on the trim tag on his '83. The last line (D B S 319481 ) are plant codes for the interior trim color/type/material. I believe Wildjeff may have done research on these codes. What little I can find is: D - Trim level,deluxe
My '83 has D S 161609 just for example.
Speaking of the seats are they solid dark blue or are they multi-color with CAMARO on them (and repeated on the door panels)? This is what they should be and what 22D indicates in the '82-'87 Camaro Parts catalog for '83.
D - Rear spoiler
B - Luggage compartment trim
W - Rear Wiper
N - Locking fuel door
S - Radio accommodation package
This is based on my personal observation so take it for what it’s worth, nothing. I have never seen any definitive source (GM) on what they mean. I’m always looking for additional data.
and the 319481 is the schedule date. Note that its for GM internal use so it not a normal Julian date.
Thank you Wildjeff as I had hopes you would come on to see this thread. I was way off base on the "D" (should have used the search where this was discussed before) but that's the impression the parts catalog gave me as to it's meaning.
But what's weird is my '83 has the deluxe carpeted luggage compartment trim ,with the locking cover, but doesn't have the "B" on the trim tag. With GM they changed coding so often it's hard to keep track of.
coolram62 - That’s not weird, I might be wrong. That why the disclaimer B is one of the options I’m having trouble with. I’ll PM you, I have some questions and don’t want to highjack this thread.
John - I don’t know how to decode the schedule date, I suspect its some sort of tracking code GM used internally that has no direct correlation to the Julian date the car was produced.
Most of the T/A and Z28s I have seen have only D and S, unless they where loaded.
I double checked and the seat code is definately AF9. Could someone help w/ that one? I accept the CC1 but the second letter sure could be taken to be a 'G'...... at least in the dark!
Everything else checks.
Now, is there anyone who can tell me if this car has a fuel filter? One more... Where do I get a center cap for one of the wheels?
Dford the factory location for the CFI fuel filter is behind the alternator. I changed the routing of the lines on mine and now have the filter mounted on the frame rail next to the overflow tank. The fuel filter part numbers are WIX P/N 33478 and the Fram P/N G3694. You can also use the filter for a '84 CFI Corvette if you have to - I don't have the P/N at the moment.
Scottmoyer , Wildjeff or Okfoz will have to tackle the seat question as I'm at a loss to explain it.
I have an 83 T-Top Z28 w/ Cross-Fire 305 and Cowl fiberglass Hood. Could you help with mine?
D 04A 1FP87 L 132927 22D 11L 11U W AF9 CG1 D B S 319481
Thank you so much.
For some reason I can’t post a question on here. Hopefully this works! Can someone possibly help me decode my cowl tag? It would be greatly appreciated!
D 07C 1FP87 N 183657
7C 59L 59U E
AR9
Z28 D80 PT
1 37817 855892
For some reason I can’t post a question on here. Hopefully this works! Can someone possibly help me decode my cowl tag? It would be greatly appreciated!
D 07C 1FP87 N 183657
7C 59L 59U E
AR9
Z28 D80 PT
1 37817 855892
thank you so much in advance!
D 1983
07C July Third week
1FP87 Chevy Camaro 2dr
N Norwood
183657 Body Number
7C interior trim
59L 59U Body color, Lower & Upper Beige
E Enamel
AR9 Reclining seats
Z28 Duh
D80 Rear spoiler
PT Party Time
1 37817 855892 Your lucky numbers.
9 years later...... Does anyone have any info on this cowl tag??
My '83 Z28 5.0 CrossFire has a VERY similarly numbered tag as his:
D 05D 1FP87 N 167538
64R 59L 59U E
AR9
Z28 D80 PT
119684 522734
Does anyone know about these numbers?
D 1983
05D May 4th week
1FP87 Chebby, Camaro, 2 doors
N Norwood
167538 Body Number
64R Interior Trim Vinyl Doeskin
59L 59U E Beige Enamel, upper & lower
AR9 reclining seats
Z28 D80 PT Z28 with a rear spoiler, PT?
119684 522734 Chinese Nuclear Launch Codes circa 4th week of May 1983.
I have a 1983 Z28 5.0 H O 5speed with functional hood (odd) and the dana 44 3.31 posi disc rear cowl tag is..ANY INFO WOULD HELP ,
D 03D 1FP87 N 145400
22C 27L 27U E
AR9 CC1
Z28 D80 PT
079590 059807
D 03D 1983, March, 4th week
1FP87 Itsa Chebby Camaro with 2 doors!
N Narwood Ohio
145400 Body Number
22C Interior Trim Royal Blue Cloth
27L 27U E Dark Royal Blue Enamel
AR9 CC1 Reclining Buckets, T-tops
Z28 D80 PT Z28 with a rear spoiler
079590 059807 Combination to Dark Helmet's luggage.
It's a little known fact that back in the day, the factory installed a free promotional ham as a token of appreciation. Sadly the hams weren't publicized which led to many being removed from the car before the buyer could take delivery. All that remains now is the tell tale code on the body tag. PT right at the end, to remind the assembly line to install the ham.
It's a little known fact that back in the day, the factory installed a free promotional ham as a token of appreciation. Sadly the hams weren't publicized which led to many being removed from the car before the buyer could take delivery. All that remains now is the tell tale code on the body tag. PT right at the end, to remind the assembly line to install the ham.
11-04-2008, 08:55 PM
B is one of the options I’m having trouble with. I’ll PM you, I have some questions and don’t want to highjack this thread. 
