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| Just got my build sheet from Stellantis and I'm very excited to learn more about our car. If anyone could help to decode this broadcast sheet, I would be deeply appreciative. Looks like the car had at least a few options to it we hope to preserve with our restoration.
Attachments ---------------- 61DodgePhoenixConvertibleBuildCard (1) (1) (1).pdf (86KB - 57 downloads)
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SERIAL NUMBER – 5312173018 – Dodge V8 (5), Dart Phoenix (3), 1961 (1), Hamtramck, Detroit, Michigan Plant (2)
REGION 51
DEALER NUMBER 56611
BODY TYPE 535 – Dodge V8 (5), Dart Phoenix (3), Convertible (5); One of 3,878 built
TRIM 425 – Red, All – Vinyl
PAINT WW1 – Snow (WW); Monotone Paint Scheme (1)
SHIPPING DATE 05/04 – May 4, 1961
SHIPPING ORDER NUMBER 04270327 – Ordered on April 27, 1961 (0427)
TINTED GLASS – 4 – Windshield Only
TIRES – 30 – 7.50 x 14 – 4 Ply – Black Side Wall
TRANS – 3 – Torqueflite Automatic
AXLE – 1 – 2.93 to 1
CONVERTIBLE TOP – 1 – Black
STYLING – 271 – Monotone Paint Scheme
TRANSMISSION – 283 – Torqueflite Automatic
ACCESSORY GROUPS – 302 – 303 – 305:
302 – Deluxe Radio Heater Group:
Heater with Defroster
Back Up Lights
Left Outside Mirror with Remote Control
Prismatic Glare Proof Mirror
Astrophonic Radio
303 – Convenience Group:
Lights – Dome and Cargo Compartment
Lights – Parking Brake
Lights – Map
Windshield Washer
Windshield Wipers – Variable Speed
305 – Deluxe Appearance Group:
Electric Clock
Rear Quarter Stone Shields
Deluxe Wheel Covers
CONVERTIBLE TOPS – 331 – Black
MOULDINGS – 413 – Rear Quarter Stone Shields
TINTED GLASS – 444 – Windshield Only
WHEEL COVERS – 501 – Standard Wheel Covers
AXLE RATIOS – 521 – 2.93 to 1
TIRES – 553 &560 – 30 – 7.50 x 14 – 4 Ply – Black Side Wall
UNDERCOAT AND EXPORT – 588 – Undercoating and Underhood Insulating Pad
NEW CAR SERVICE & SOLD CAR – 612 – Sold Car
Some confusion: Accessory Group 305 includes Deluxe Wheel Covers (code 502), while the Standard Wheel Covers punched as separate option in the 50x line in the build sheet (code 501).
Which wheel covers your car does have?
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The data tag should look like this.
Could you post the image of original data tag to confirm that?
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| Here is the tag, not super easy to read as it's been painted over.
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| Because there is no engine code, that means the car would have come with a 318 motor is that correct? |
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Thanks. I am right except 8 below 1 in the upper row and 3 below Y in the middle row |
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| joshuajuliuswolf - 2023-09-08 2:29 PM
Because there is no engine code, that means the car would have come with a 318 motor is that correct?
Yes, that's right.
The engine code hidden in the Serial No. 5312...
Your is started at 5 (Dodge V8), and 4 was for Dodge with L6 engine |
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I had been deciphered your data tag already earlier.
Found this old thread:
http://www.forwardlook.net/forums/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=78302&...
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There is no optional code punched in the 35x column “ENGINE AND POWER PACK”;
That’s confirmed too that your car has equipped with standard V8 318 Engine…
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| Here is a photo of the wheel covers that were with the car when we pulled it out. Are these the 'standard' covers?
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I think not. Those are standard wheel covers.
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(Standard Wheel Covers, Order Code 501.JPG)
(Deluxe Wheel Covers, Order Code 502.JPG)
Attachments ---------------- Standard Wheel Covers, Order Code 501.JPG (57KB - 68 downloads) Deluxe Wheel Covers, Order Code 502.JPG (36KB - 61 downloads)
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| Thank you all so much. This is great as we're trying to do as correct a restoration as we possibly can. |
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I saw the column 29x (POWER EQUIPMENT) is empty.
It is mean the car has NO power steering, brakes, seat, windows and door locks.
However I can’t help but ask:
Has the car have power steering and brakes?
What about Padded Instrument Panel?
Thanks.
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| May not be perfectly accurate because the car was heavily modified in the late 1960s, but from what we know, the car had stock power steering, but brakes, seats, windows, and door locks were all manual. |
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