decoding protecto plates

[dang6672]

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.

[TDW]

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

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

[dang6672]

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

[Paul D]

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

[mssl72]

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

[dang6672]

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.

[mssl72]

Got it!