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Carl Bauer

Posted 2023-09-15 10:54 AM (#631866 - in reply to #600878)
Subject: RE: 1955-1956 Chrysler Detroit Plant Cowl Tags Decoding

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Hey guys, I've got a 1955 Chrysler New Yorker Deluxe Convertible Coupe I need some help decoding the trim code 56 and option code J2. Thank you!

Model: 43 - New Yorker Deluxe Convertible Coupe
Paint: 43 - Nugget Gold with contrasting Platinum insert
Trim: 56 - ???
Sched: 066 - Scheduled production for the 66th production day
D8 - Radio Music Master and Rear Seat Speaker, including Antenna
F4 - Heater and Defroster
G1 - Solex Glass – All Windows
J2 - ???
K3 - Custom Accessory Group – Windshield Washer, Custom Steering Wheel, Left Outside Rearview Mirror, Exhaust Pipe Deflectors
S8 - Optional Power Steering (with Torqueflite Only)
SPL-FO 1063 - 63rd Chrysler New Yorker Deluxe Convertible Coupe built

Does the rest of the info appear correct? Thank you!

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frwl

Posted 2023-09-15 4:04 PM (#631875 - in reply to #600878)
Subject: RE: 1955-1956 Chrysler Detroit Plant Cowl Tags Decoding

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Wow!!! She is a beautiful!!! Welcome to the forum!

SCHED 066 – Scheduled on November 27, 1954 approximately
ITEM 1006 – sixth car built that day
Trim 56 – White Leather Bolsters and Gold Leather Inserts (unfortunately no picture)
J2 – Tan Convertible Top Color

Q1: Are these items listed in the “Custom” Accessory Group No. 3 present on the car?
Q2: What lettering stamped on the tag mounted by left screw? Is it “Customer Drive Away”?

frwl

Posted 2023-09-15 4:12 PM (#631878 - in reply to #600878)
Subject: RE: 1955-1956 Chrysler Detroit Plant Cowl Tags Decoding

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"Customer Drive Away" tag for example; (the trim tag is not 1955-56 Chrysler)

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mjcolemo

Posted 2023-12-25 4:18 PM (#633170 - in reply to #600878)
Subject: Re: 1955-1956 Chrysler Detroit Plant Cowl Tags Decoding

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Hi there. Question for this post. I have a 56 New Yorker Newport 2 door coupe. The paint code on the data plate shows 431. I can't find that code anywhere. Could you tell me what the colors are and the paint scheme of the car? Thank you for your help.

Edited by mjcolemo 2023-12-25 4:19 PM

frwl

Posted 2023-12-25 10:25 PM (#633172 - in reply to #600878)
Subject: RE: 1955-1956 Chrysler Detroit Plant Cowl Tags Decoding

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Your color code is 431 that means a “Special Two Tone”;
The upper Color is Sand Dune Beige and the lower color is Rosewood Tan…