[Keith Seymore]

Originally Posted by War eagle

So Keith the code scribbled on the firewall tells the paint shop what to color the car without looking at the cowl tag.

Yes -

Originally Posted by War Eagle

Sounds right but how come the red car doesn`t have a code on the firewall?

Yes - the red car was also built in Pontiac.

Either it was missed in the original build, or not replicated in the restoration(s).

It wasn't an engineering dictate but more a "help a brutha out" based on local processes.

I notice the truck plants were much more prolific with their writing on the firewalls. Here are a few truck threads I've participated in that demonstrate the concept:

Factory Markings: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=Linda

Need Help Deciphering Factory Grease Marks: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=Linda

Show Us your Crayon Marks: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=Linda

Factory Grease Pencil Marks: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=Linda

Z Code Fremont Asssembly http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=graffiti

Found my Build Sheet: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=graffiti

Numbers at top of firewall: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=545345

"Help CC to the Nuthouse": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ghlight=grease

Originally Posted by War Eagle

For that matter few originals have a code I have noticed.

I've noticed quite a few. I suspect that now that it has been pointed out you will see them all over the place.

My own car has a big "A" on the firewall, presumably to designate "Starlight Black".

K