decoding protecto plates
 

Hello, I'm a impala.net member and a newbie here but have enjoyed the site for the last year or so, very entertaining and informative. I bought a 1966 Caprice 2 door last fall and I am getting ready to start a restoration. I would like to confirm a few things, but I am stumped and need some help. The car has the 396/325 with a 4 spd, air, power windows, no power brakes or steering. I bought a "CHEVY BY THE NUMBERS" book and have matched the numbers off the block and the trans. to a 1966 full size car, but when it comes to the protecto plate, I am a lost puppy. Is there any websites to decode the protecto plate numbers? I have seen plenty of Caprice's on the net with the 396 but none with the 4 speed and would just like to confirm what I have is original to the car. Any help would be GREATLY appreciated.

Re: decoding protecto plates
 

http://www.impalass427.com/links.htm

May be something at this site or its links to help.

Re: decoding protecto plates
 

I found a link to the National Impala Assoc. I should be able to find something there. Thanks Tony!

Re: decoding protecto plates
 

Depending on which plant it came from, if it has an L on the lower couple of lines (options codes) that indicates a wide ratio 4 spd. Some plants didn't put the option codes on the trim tag.

The 1965-66 Full Size Chevrolet club is the source for the code. I believe they also apply to Chevelles.

Paual

Re: decoding protecto plates
 

If you can post the information found on the plate or PM it to me I can help you.

Re: decoding protecto plates
 

mssl72 You have a PM. I've been in S. Dakota pheasant hunting sorry for the slow response.

Paul D. it does have an "L" on the trim tag on the lower portion. Thanks for the response.

Re: decoding protecto plates
 

Got it!