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Location: Lödöse | Hi
Is there any wizzard on decoding that could help me decoding this buildsheet that i got from FCA? Any help would be highly appreciated.
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Location: Lödöse | I know that it was sent to a dealer in Harrisburg Illinois by the name of B.W. Rude Motor Co. It has a 325 poly with a 2bbl and torqueflight transmission. |
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Location: Lower Mainland BC | Looks like it is a black/yellow/black Royal or Custom Royal built in Detroit on or around April 7, 1957. (A photo would help)
I think that I see Torqueflite ("323" code).
You might want to look for the Broadcast Sheet (like these) under a seat/carpet or on the top of the glove box:
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Location: Lödöse | Thanks Dave. Yes it was metallic charcoal, sunshine yellow, metallic charcoal as new. And yes it has a torqueflight. But it is a Royal Lancer. |
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Location: Lower Mainland BC | moparwannabe - 2019-08-27 12:55 PM
Thanks Dave. Yes it was metallic charcoal, sunshine yellow, metallic charcoal as new. And yes it has a torqueflight. But it is a Royal Lancer.
I initially thought it was a Coronet because of the 21 in the 2176 body code but once I looked at the 372 VIN, I changed that opinion to a Detroit built Royal or Custom Royal (Detroit Coronets were 351...)
You can figure out what the punches on the IBM card are and where they go. I started a thread on this topic:
http://www.forwardlook.net/forums/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=71137&...
One example (59 Dodge):
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Posts: 1906
Location: Ontario, Canada | I was looking back and saw your post.
It decodes as a Royal 2 Dr HT, deluxe two tone, roof, fins and lower charcoal met. and saddle sunshine yellow.
Interior trim gold and black.
Axle ratio, I don't know. Maybe 3:31 to 1.
Delivered by truck
TF trans, heater/defroster, B/Up lights, R and L outside mirrors, day/night mirror, padded rear seat, stone shields, plastic steering wheel, std. wheel covers, carpet.
Power steering
8:00 X 14 wsw tires.
Nice car!!
Greg
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