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http://phscollectorcarworld.blogspot...int-codes.html I read about it somewhere else as well and can't find it. I researched well in to the night on this. It appears as though, depending on the plant, they used different nomenclature for that spot on the cowl tag for special paint. --, 1,1-, just left it blank or used the actual long paint code. I was able to confirm my color from the build sheet and spots on the car. Also, there is no indication anywhere that there was a vinyl top.
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Interesting article. I expect that some of the 'document hounds' around here may know the answer to why the '1' would be used there next to the '-'.
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The first digit identifies lower body color
" 1 " identified special paint, as opposed to an alpha code standard color "-" is just a spacer IF it would have had a White Vinyl Top, it would display 1-1 like the trim tag sample i posted earlier in thread [ 1-1 ] Which was also a Pontiac Plant A-Body IF it would have had a White Painted Roof [two-tone] it would display 1-C No real need for the spacer [ - ] On This Car , but they included it anyway. And this explanation should only be applied to a 1968 Pontiac Plant Special Paint A-body , to keep things simple. Not all plants used a dash/spacer Here is an Arlington Plant , 1968 Carnival Red with White Vinyl Top trim tag. [ 11 ] No dash/spacer Can also note there is no Vinyl Top option listed on the Window Sticker for the Windward Blue car. fwiw |
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Update
Just a quick update: So far everything is going as planned. Found a few areas of rust and the left side inner wheelhouse was repaired with fiberglass. More than I anticipated when I bought it but should be pretty nice when all said and done. When I removed the fenders, the cowl was still the original color. I polished it up a bit and I've never wanted to paint a car so bad in my life! Funny color though this Windward Blue. To the naked eye, the color is almost teal-ish whereas in the photos it shows a darker more blue color. Really unique! I also have found some parts from some of you guys...so thank you PY!!
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1968 GTO 400HO 4spd Chrome Bumper Windward Blue |
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Endura Delete Thread
Enjoyed all the posts on this thread so far - congrats on your GTO.
I have an Endura Delete GTO - parents bought new in February 68. Cameo Ivory, Dark Teal Vinyl Roof, Dark Teal Interior.
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1966 GTO, SD Performance MR1 535, 784 hp. 1967 GTO Convertible, 77k Survivor, 18 Options. 1968 GTO, 1 Owner, Endura Delete, 1 of 1. 1970 GTO JUDGE, 57k Survivor, Ram Air III, M20. 1970 TRANS AM, Ram Air III, M20, Norwood, 10 / 201. |
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Oh my!!! Classy
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Did anyone see the 69 chrome bumper GTO on eBay. It says it is original. I do not see it listed on the PHS sheet. Does anyone know this car? Marc.
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Can't be original...Well, they say, 'never say never'...but I say if it's a '69, the chrome bumper is not original.
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Greg Reid Palmetto, Georgia |
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Thank you! Gorgeous 68! Post some more photos. Cool color combo...merry christmas..
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1968 GTO 400HO 4spd Chrome Bumper Windward Blue |
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