Fender Tags for Analysis

[SoCal440GTX]

With all of the shady fender tag talk recently I figured I'd post mine for comment. I bought these 2 cars in the late 80's.
I don't know what the extra tag is for (it was on the GTX) and I don't know what the "35" on the bird tag is for.
Any comments are welcome.
ps. Can't wait to get the GTX back to EE1. It was black when I bought it. (Interior and exterior)

 

[69Coronetrt]

Both the extra tag and the 35 are used by plant inspectors. The extra metal strip is typical of cars built at the LA plant.

 

[MarPar]

go here http://www.mymopar.com/index.php?pid=17 and download the fender tag decoding file.

it works quite well.

 

[69Coronetrt]

go here http://www.mymopar.com/index.php?pid=17 and download the fender tag decoding file.

it works quite well.

The problem with online decoders is there is no logic cross checking I.e engine sales code vs engine letter code in the VIN nor do they find flaws in badly remade tags. They just spit out what you enter.

Using that decoder allows you to have a Hemi three speed four door Barracuda built at the Belvedere plant.

Using decoders is fine IF the tag is legit and IF the data is entered correctly.

There is no human intuition to the decode nor do they take into account code variations by plant. Often times they report wrong, confusing or conflicting info.

 

[polywideblock]

or "unknown at this time" which is very frustrating to those trying to learn

 

[69Coronetrt]

or "unknown at this time" which is very frustrating to those trying to learn

Yep. You usually get that info when the programmer has not filled in the data correctly or you find a variation in plant coding. On line decoders can be a useful tool IF they are programmed correctly. They do not account for nuances or bad tags.