Protecto plate

[Joel F.]

Re: Protecto plate

As we speak the PROTECTO-PLATE NCRS book is being printed. This will show what the fake REPRO plates look like. The intent here is to rid the sport of repro POP's. Just like the Trim Tag book that's already out discourages the use of those items.

That is great news. I cannot wait to get my hands on the book.

So in this light, will P-O-P's (if presented) become equal to the trim tag in determining original color and interior configuration, in an "either/or" sense?

[Terry M.]

Re: Protecto plate

To the best of my knowledge color and interior color and material is NOT on the PoP, however the exact engine assembly stamp, transmission assembly stamp, and differential assembly stamp is. Some (I think not all) options are also coded into the plate.

[Joel F.]

Re: Protecto plate

To the best of my knowledge color and interior color and material is NOT on the PoP, however the exact engine assembly stamp, transmission assembly stamp, and differential assembly stamp is. Some (I think not all) options are also coded into the plate.

Terry,

Paint and interior color/material are on the plate in the upper right corner (in addition to the info you mention). No options other than paint, interior, and power train details are on the C-2 POP.

Joel

[Terry M.]

Re: Protecto plate

I thought I had pictures of my PoP, but that folder is empty. Now I'll have to go look at the real one to see if my memory is playing tricks.

[Warren F.]

Re: Protecto plate

Terry,

Your memory isn't playing tricks on you. The C3 Protect-o-plates don't show that information.

[Terry M.]

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Thank you Warren. I tried to look at the examples Pat posted earlier in the thread, but I just couldn't be sure from them.

Now if only I knew what happened to the images I had in that folder ... damn computer ate my homework, again.

[Jim T.]

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Terry my 1970's POP does not have the stamping for my interior 403 or paint 982 in the upper corner, this area is not stamped at all.
My 68's POP does have the stamping for the interior 407 and paint 974 in the upper corner.

There is a stamping group on m 1970 POP on the same line as the transmission stamping and below the rear end stamping that I do not know what it identifies. 113 13 is the stamping.

[Terry M.]

Re: Protecto plate

Jim,
The front pages of the AIM should tell you what those numbers mean. There is a drawing of the PoP and a list of the coded options. The options that are listed are coded both by numbers and location of the numbers on a grid. I know the radio is one of the items listed, but can't recall the others.

[Jim T.]

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Thanks Terry for where to go to find out what the 113 13 stamping is on my 1970's POP. Do not have a AIM. I am the original owner of my 70, still have my carefully removed window sticker, I will look at it for any clues.

[William L.]

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What about a repo Window sticker? Will that jeopardize the legitimacy of car?
Bill

[Joel F.]

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What about a repo Window sticker? Will that jeopardize the legitimacy of car?
Bill

Bill,

Just my opinion, but I think it depends on how it is presented. If I saw an aged repro window sticker I'd be highly suspect. If I saw a laminated one taped to the window, I'd think it was all in good fun (not unlike a photo journal of the car's restoration or one of those acrylic board listing the car's features).

Joel

[John H.]

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What about a repo Window sticker? Will that jeopardize the legitimacy of car?
Bill

Bill -

I had one made up and laminated for mine, to stick under the wiper blade at local shows - spectators enjoy it, and comment on how little the car cost when new. Lots of folks don't want to appear clueless and ask questions, and the sticker answers them, and occasionally prompts interesting conversations.

[Robert C.]

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Don't worry about the window sticker. Those AAA people do a nice job. NCRS doesn't judge them but I think Bloomington does.