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Old 02-19-2016, 02:46 AM
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I'm not sure the ZP2 code is that unusual on Canadian docs. I've seen several 78-79 Special Edition Canadian docs that have the ZP2 code, yet they had regular interiors (like this 62B example above). I believe many dealers that placed orders for customers (customer ordered) checked off the ZP2 box just to be safe, which sort of told corporate that "we know what we're ordering, don't change it", even if it was standard Trans Am recommended color combo.

Of course, if it were a non-standard, non-recommended color combo (like Solar Gold with a red interior), the ZP2 code would be followed, but I think many dealers simply checked off ZP2 to be safe.

I've never seen ZP2 on a build sheet. If someone has an example, I would love to see it.

Here's a portion of a 1978 Order Form showing the ZP2 option.

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What does the 'TN.' mean after the WS4 on cowl tag?


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I think the period was throwing me.


It's for TAN, why they didn't use all 3 of the letters?
They used abbreviations for the colors because they were longer than 3 spaces, but TN. for tan?
(the period taking up the 3rd space)


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Good stuff!

For conversation dunno what the "TN." represents...not the interior IMHO - but I could be wrong!

Reason: "62B" ='"Dark Camel Tan" "trim color and material for the car" according to my on hand info...

To the owner: My previous post indicating "possible" odd special ordered two-tone interior...even if it was, the dash and glove box door color would color match (all same color)...prolly obvious but never know some lurker reading this thread showing up at Nats and/or local show w "rare" alternate color glove door to go along with "factory" Buick engine decal on his 77, 78, 79 Formula for example!

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The 'TN.' would be the color of the steering column, etc.
The 62B is for the seats etc.

I had never seen the tan on the cowl tag before I guess.



Seen BLK, BUE, CAR, etc


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The 'TN.' would be the color of the steering column, etc.
The 62B is for the seats etc.


I had never seen the tan on the cowl tag before I guess.



Seen BLK, BUE, CAR, etc

Interesting...as for 1978 weren't ALL "except Y88" black w black column and wheels? Understand starting in '79 colors matched etc.

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No.

The steering wheel maybe, that may have been 79.



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