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A-pillar date

1969chevmalibu1969

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Can someone help decode the assembly date on drivers side A-pillar?
 

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Also found one on trunk area
 

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Now that one is a model series number preceded by day of the year.....124th day of '69. Had it been 320 it would have been 320th day of '68. 13437 series has no body side moldings, while the 13637 does.
 
Now that one is a model series number preceded by day of the year.....124th day of '69. Had it been 320 it would have been 320th day of '68. 13437 series has no body side moldings, while the 13637 does.
Thanks for explaining that. I just learned about the trunk stamp while researching the pillar.
 
I found a "138" stamp on a rear quarter panel when trying to verify if my car was a true SS
It was stamped on the forward pass side trunk lid next to where the weatherstrip goes.
But my 138 VIN with the star rivets sealed that proof anyway

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Notice the block impression around each number? It's either a ghost outline or an actual impression, usually more pronounced towards the beginning or end of the series of numbers.
Here's mine on a '69 post sedan. Tape off these numbers throughout the body work, and remove before sealer and topcoat, it'll keep them somewhat crisp.
 

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Notice the block impression around each number? It's either a ghost outline or an actual impression, usually more pronounced towards the beginning or end of the series of numbers.
Here's mine on a '69 post sedan. Tape off these numbers throughout the body work, and remove before sealer and topcoat, it'll keep them somewhat crisp.
Yours looks good. Thanks for the advice. I’ll be sure to either tape it or have it taped. Got the firewall number also.
 
After more research I also found these stamps. Both doors, door jams near center hinges, firewall, other side of trunk part on body. Haven’t look for quarters might not till it back on the frame.
 

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The number under your heater box is the concealed vin. Tells you year, plant, and vin sequence.
Thanks. It matches. Decided to add all my stamps here. Figured some might go together plus a reference in one place. I’m sure there’s more and only body and frame parts. No engine, rear or tranny.
 
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