First Digit:
Indentifies the country in which the vehicle was built.
1 = U.S.A.
Second Digit:
Identifies the Manufacturer.
G = General Motors
Third Digit:
Identifies the automotive division.
1 = Chevorlet
Fourth Digit:
Identifies the car line.
F = Camaro
Fifth Digit:
Identifies the series.
P = Camaro (all models)
Sixth Digit:
Identifies the body type.
2 = 2 Door Coupe 3 = Convertible
Seventh Digit
Identifies the restraint system.
3 = Manual Belts, Drivers Side Airbag
Eighth Digit: Identifies the engine.
T = 191 CID, V-6, MFI (Chevy)
F = 305 CID, V-8, MFI (Chevy)
E = 305 CID, V-8, TBI (Chevy)
8 = 350 CID, V-8, MFI (Chevy)
Ninth Digit:
Identifies the check digit.
Tenth Digit:
Identifies the model year.
M = 1991
Eleventh Digit:
Identifies the assembly plant.
L = Van Nuys
Last Six Digits:
Represent the basic production numbers, 100001/up
Body Number Plate
The Body Number Plate Identification Label is located under the hood on the
radiator cross support. It includes the the model year, build date, style
number, assembly plant, body number, paint color, paint type, trim combination,
and seat type.
(need picture of the body number plate)
Example: D09D1FP87N17B1111LAR9100001
M Model Year 1991
09 Build Date September
D Build Date 4th week
1 Car Division Chevrolet
FP Series Camaro Sport Coupe
87 Body Style 2-Dr. Sport Coupe
N Assembly Plant Norwood
100001 Body Number
19B Interior Trim Charcoal Cloth
26 Lower Body Color Black
26 Upper Body Color Black
W Paint Type Water
AR9 Seat Type Reclining Bucket
Option Codes
AR9 Recliner Bucket
Paint Type & Coat
BC CC Base Coat/Clear Coat
Paint Code
U8555 Lower Body Color Black
L8555 Upper Body Color Black
Trim Code
19C Interior Trim (Black Cloth)
Trim Number
The Trim Number indicates the interior trim color and material.
Color Cloth Vinyl Leather Code
Black X 19B,19C
Light Brown X 66B,66C
Light Brown X 662
Red X 73B,73C
Red X 732
Gray X 82B,82C
Gray X 822
B-Standard Cloth
C-Custom Cloth
2-Leather
* Custom
# Deluxe
The Paint Code
The Paint Code indicates the exterior paint color. A two part paint code
indicates the bottom and top colors. Vehicles using the letters L and U
indicate which code represents the lower body and the upper body colors
respectively. Included on this label is a four digit number indicating
the exterior body color. This number has been noted along with the
exterior GM code.
Color WA Number Code
Arctic White 9567 10
Medium Maui Blue 9537 23
Dark Bright Teal 9238 37
Black 8555 41
Brilliant Red 9540 75
Bright Red 8774 81
Gunmetal 9536 87
Ultra Blue 9591 98
Paint Types:
The Paint Type Code indicates what type of paint was used on the car.
L Lacquer
E Enamel
W Water
Transmissions:
The 4 speed
Transmission code is located on the machined surface on the left side of the
case just below the side cover and includes the type, year, month, day
procduced and plant where assembled.
Example:1FZMYXXXXXXXX267A
1 Model Year (1991)
FZ Model
M Transmission Type (THM 700-R4)
Y Build Location (Toledo)
XXXXXXXX Transmission Serial Number
267 Julian Date
A* Shift Built(1st)
Code CID
FZ 305
FT 305
FB 192
FU 350
The Build Date Code
Starts with the Julian date (day of the year) on which 1982 production
started. The build date code continues with the Julian date until
December 31 (365). The sequence then continues until the end of the
1985 production. EXAMPLE: April 20, 1982 would translate to a build
date code of 475.
Note:
In addition to the transmission production code number, all passenger
cars have a portion of the vehicle identification number stamped on the
transmission. The condensed vehicle identification number consists
of the division identification number, model year, assembly plant
designation and vehicle build sequence number.
The Rear Axle Code
Is a two letter code stamped on the front passenger side of the axle
tube or on an identification tag attached to the carrier cover. It
identifies that axle code ratio and if the axle is equipped with the
Safe-T-Track option.
Code Ratio Year Locking
2PM 3.23 91 YES
2PN 3.42 91 YES
4HM 3.23 91 YES
4HW 3.23 91 YES
4HX 3.42 91 YES
4PM 3.23 91 YES
4PN 3.42 91 YES
6HB 3.08 91 YES
6HE 2.73 91
6HE 3.42 91
6HF 3.08 91 YES
6HJ 3.23 91
6HK 3.08 91
6HL 3.42 91
6HM 3.23 91 YES
6HP 2.73 91
6HT 2.73 91 YES
6HW 3.23 91 YES
6HX 3.42 91 YES
6PM 3.23 91 YES
6PN 3.42 91 YES
7PM 3.23 91 YES
7PN 3.42 91 YES
8HB 3.08 91 YES
8HE 2.73 91 YES
8HF 3.08 91 YES
8HJ 3.23 91
8HK 3.08 91
8HL 3.42 91
8HP 2.73 91
8HT 2.73 91 YES
9QE 3.27 91 YES
Regular Production Options (RPO)
Description Code
Six-Way Power Seat AG9
Door Locks AU3
Windows, Power A31
Power Trunk/Hatch Opener A90
Engine, 350CI, 230HP, V-8 B2L
Special Service Package B4C
Front Floor Carpet Mats B34
Rear Florr Carpet Mats B35
Body Side Moulding B84
Panels, Removable Glass Roof CC1
Electric Rear Window Defogger C49
Air Conditioning C60
Mirror w/Dual Reading Lamps DC4
Rear Window Louvers DE1
Mirrors, Electric Twin Remote DG7
Rear Compartment Cargo Cover D42
Limited Slip Differential G80
Axle, Performance Ratio G92
Brake System, Power, Front and Rear Disc J65
Heater, Engine Block K05
Speed Control W/Resume K34
Engine Oil Cooler KC4
Engine, 5.0L, V-8, TPI LB9
Engine, 170HP, 305, CID LO3
Transmission, Automatic w/overdrive MX0
Aluminum Wheels, 16 inch N96
Tires, P245/50ZR-16 Blackwall QLC
Tires, P235/55R-16 Blackwall QMT
Tires, P215/65R-15, All Season Blackwall QPH
Radio Delete UL5
Electronic Tune AM/FM Stereo Seek, Scan, clock
Cassette UM6
Delco-GM/Bose Music System, Electronic UU8
Electronic Tune AM/Stereo/FM Stereo, Seek, Scan,
Cassette UX1
Radio, Compact Disc w/clock U1C
Power Antenna U75
Emissions, California Requirement YF5
Camaro Z28 Sport Coupe Z28
Resources:
Amos Press Inc. Catalog of CAMARO ID Numbers 1967-1993