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TurboCobra
09-21-2005, 12:14 AM
This is the Buck Tag from my 1979 Cobra Turbo

http://www.foureyedpride.com/phpBB2/album_pic.php?pic_id=5559&sid=8a0cf5e3319e4df2c0e102c43f02d5db


This is my door info:


http://www.foureyedpride.com/phpBB2/album_pic.php?pic_id=5580&sid=d08e67cfd35e336dd5be8ab305959330


Thank You in advance for the help.

FoxChassis
09-21-2005, 07:59 AM
Body ("buck") Tag:

9R03W111121 = VIN (decoded below)
9D = White exterior
W = 2.3L I4 Engine, Turbocharged
MOON = Moonroof

Vehicle Certification (VC) Label:

9 = 1979 Model Year
R = Sa, Jose, CA Assembly Plant
03 = Three-door Hatchback (non-Ghia)
W = 2.3L I4, turbocharged
111121 = Consecutive Unit Number
71 = Los Angeles, CA District Sales Office
61R = Three-door Hatchback (non-Ghia)
NN = White Vinyl w/ Red Appointments interior
F = 3.45:1 Rear Gearset, Open (non-Locking)
6 = Four-speed Manual (Borg Warner) Transmission
V = D8BZ-5310-AS Front Spring
G = D9BZ-5560-L Rear Spring

TurboCobra
09-21-2005, 10:24 PM
That didn't hurt a bit...Thanks so much. When I removed the driver's side fender "MOON" was in crayon on the inner apron and the signatures of the workers and time of assembly were inside the front bumper cover. The original cover was lost when we moved a few years ago.