1956 Carter Carb Tag Decode

[Charlie P.]

I hope I can sneak in one question here that actually pertains to a '56 Cadillac Carter carb (once I get to work on my 7,300 mile '81, I'll have real Corvette questions).

Assuming the system is the same regardless of the GM make the carb is on, how do you decode the brass tag? Is there a date embedded in it? The top area of this tag shows 2334S, one "box" in the lower area has L5, with a 4 under it.

Thanks much.

[Gary C.]

Re: 1956 Carter Carb Tag Decode

Charles, 56-7 Corvette carb ID Tags stampings. Gary....
- Manufacturing Date Code = A for Jan, B for Feb, etc.... followed by the year 6 for 1956, 7 for 1957
- Carb model no. is stamped
original tag photo attached - photo courtesy Bernie Myers

[Steven B.]

Re: 1956 Carter Carb Tag Decode

Charles, 56-7 Corvette carb ID Tags stampings. Gary....
- Manufacturing Date Code = A for Jan, B for Feb, etc.... followed by the year 6 for 1956, 7 for 1957
- Carb model no. is stamped
original tag photo attached - photo courtesy Bernie Myers

Gary, in the lower left corner, before the date section, what is the "cutout"? Are there different symbols for different WCFB's?

Thanks!

Steve

[Roy B.]

Re: 1956 Carter Carb Tag Decode

Gary, in the lower left corner, before the date section, what is the "cutout"? Are there different symbols for different WCFB's?

Thanks!

Steve

Those are inspection and may vary in design or amount , repro's don't have them.

[Steven B.]

Re: 1956 Carter Carb Tag Decode

Those are inspection and may vary in design or amount , repro's don't have them.

Thanks Roy, because that one does not look like either of mine and i was wondering!

Steve

[Charlie P.]

Re: 1956 Carter Carb Tag Decode

Thanks Gary, makes sense. This car was built Dec. 14, 1955, and the carb tag date is L5 (with a 4 underneath), for December '55. I suppose the 4 could mean the 4th of the month?

The tag also has an inspection punch.

Thanks again.

[Chuck G.]

Re: 1956 Carter Carb Tag Decode

Thanks Gary, makes sense. This car was built Dec. 14, 1955, and the carb tag date is L5 (with a 4 underneath), for December '55. I suppose the 4 could mean the 4th of the month?

The tag also has an inspection punch.

Thanks again.

I "think" that the 4 indicates the assembly line or work station at which the carb was built, line 1, 2, 3, 4, etc.

Chuck

[Jimmy B.]

Re: 1956 Carter Carb Tag Decode

Here's an early 57 dual quad tag for you to look at. Note the "4" same as yours.

Jim Blakely

[Jimmy B.]

Re: 1956 Carter Carb Tag Decode

Charles,

See if this is any clearer for you.

Jim

[Charlie P.]

Re: 1956 Carter Carb Tag Decode

Jimmy- I see the "4" on yours. I see that Gary's shows an "8". Thanks for the pic.

[Bernard M.]

Re: 1956 Carter Carb Tag Decode

Bob Kuntz informed me that the small digit was the assembly line number and is almost always a 4 or an 8. Another feature that distinguishes originals from MOST reproductions is that originals had a turned under edge to help prevent tearing of the light metal. MOST reproductions are die cut with a corresponding clean cut edge.