RE: {Chrysler 300} Special Request for 1962 Data
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RE: {Chrysler 300} Special Request for 1962 Data



Yes, I see an error on Lower Body Color and also note that one may just place an X into the check box and return it to me. Error fixed.  So awkward.

 

Rich

 

From: chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> On Behalf Of Rich Barber
Sent: Sunday, August 20, 2023 4:47 PM
To: chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Cc: 'Bob Merritt' <bob@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: {Chrysler 300} Special Request for 1962 Data

 

A special request to the owners of 1962 Chrysler 300H’s and any other 1962 Chrysler or Imperial: 

 

I’m working on an Excel-based decoder for the VIN and Body Data Plate tags for all 1962-1965 Chryslers and Imperials.  I have completed the 1963-1964 portion with a lot of help from my friends with those cars and am now trying to expand the coverage to 1962 and 1965 cars.  Today’s focus is on the 1962’s and my request is for a photo or transcription of the tags on your car. Plus, information on the equipment and options actually on the cars.  With this data and the order codes, I feel I can deduce what the numbers on Line 4 (under the letters on Line 3) refer to. Many of the numbers on Line 3 are 1’s or 2’s and that is the challenge.  What a car does not have on it is just as important as what it does have on it.

 

Below is a checklist of order codes for Chryslers.  I realize that not all of these codes will show up on the Body Data Plates/BDP/Fender Tags, but please check them off anyway.  I have a special desire to see a BDP from a stick ’62 Chrysler to resolve the meaning of the number under the “H”.  Data from cars or wagons with unusual options, loaded to stripper, would  be much appreciated.

 

When completed, the decoder will be made widely available at no charge.  When I get the 1962 portion well along, I’ll decode your car and send you the report.  The VIN and BDP are decoded separately and the VIN is not required for a good report.  It does make the report more complete and suitable for framing.  A copy of the decoder report for our fairly well loaded ’64 300K is attached.

 

If you have trod this path before and have BDP decoding insight for any of the letter cars, please share that with me.

 

If you happen to have a ’62 Imperial, please advise as I have a different checklist for them. 

 

Expect a similar request for 1965 300L’s and other 1965 Chryslers or Imperials. 

 

Thank you in advance for your data. Photos or transcriptions of the plates plus a list of the Order Codes on your car would be most helpful. Ideas for inclusion or format of the report are solicited.  Yes, I’m already thinking about going back to the 1955 cars. The 1960-1965 Body Data Plates have the same or similar format and the 1955-59 BDP’s are pretty simple.  We’ll cross that bridge together when we come to it.

 

Rich Barber

1801 Redwine Terrace

Brentwood CA 94513-6000

c300@xxxxxxx

(H) 925-513-6583

(M) 925-783-4893

 

 

1962 CHRYSLER COMPONENT ORDER CODES

ON   CAR

ORDER CODE

DESCRIPTION

 

ON   CAR

ORDER CODE

DESCRIPTION

 

342

TorqueFlite Automatic Transmission (?)

 

 

421

Clock, electric

 

351

Power steering

 

 

428

Windshield washer dual jet

 

352

Power brakes

 

 

429

Variable speed windshield wipers

 

353

Power seat

 

 

431

Glass, all windows tinted

 

354

Power windows

 

 

432

Windshield only tinted

 

357

Power door locks – vacuum

 

 

433

All windows tinted with large shaded rear window

 

358

Auto Pilot

 

 

442

Bumper guards rear

 

362

Golden Tone radio

 

 

451

Wheel Covers

 

363

Golden Touch Tuner radio

 

 

465

Chrome molding, door window frame

 

364

Golden Tone radio including rear seat speaker

 

 

466

Drip rail cover molding

 

365

Golden Touch Tuner radio including rear seat speaker

 

 

467

Chrome molding, door window frame & drip rail cover

 

369

Radio rear seat speaker, with groups 321, 323

 

 

471

Sill moldings and stone shields

 

371

Power antenna

 

 

482

Outside left remote control mirror

 

381

Air Conditioner includes heater

 

 

492

Inside tilt type mirror

 

382

Air Conditioner dual unit includes heater

 

 

506

Firepower 340. Single 4 barrel carburetor 413 Cu In, dual exhaust system

 

383

Air Conditioner with groups 321, 323, 327 & 328 only

 

 

511

Closed crankcase ventilation

 

385

Heater with defroster

 

 

522

Sure Grip differential

 

391

Rear window defogger

 

 

532

2.93 axle ratio

 

392

Tailgate entry assist handles

 

 

533

3.23 axle ratio

 

411

Seat belts, 2, front only

 

 

611

Undercoating with underhood pad

 

413

Air Foam Seats, front and rear

 

 

651

Factory New Car Service

 

414

Padded steering wheel

 

 

652

Sold Car-Expedite

 

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