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Carl Bauer

Posted 2023-09-15 10:54 AM (#631866 - in reply to #600878)
Subject: RE: 1955-1956 Chrysler Detroit Plant Cowl Tags Decoding

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Hey guys, I've got a 1955 Chrysler New Yorker Deluxe Convertible Coupe I need some help decoding the trim code 56 and option code J2. Thank you!

Model: 43 - New Yorker Deluxe Convertible Coupe
Paint: 43 - Nugget Gold with contrasting Platinum insert
Trim: 56 - ???
Sched: 066 - Scheduled production for the 66th production day
D8 - Radio Music Master and Rear Seat Speaker, including Antenna
F4 - Heater and Defroster
G1 - Solex Glass – All Windows
J2 - ???
K3 - Custom Accessory Group – Windshield Washer, Custom Steering Wheel, Left Outside Rearview Mirror, Exhaust Pipe Deflectors
S8 - Optional Power Steering (with Torqueflite Only)
SPL-FO 1063 - 63rd Chrysler New Yorker Deluxe Convertible Coupe built

Does the rest of the info appear correct? Thank you!

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frwl

Posted 2023-09-15 4:04 PM (#631875 - in reply to #600878)
Subject: RE: 1955-1956 Chrysler Detroit Plant Cowl Tags Decoding

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Wow!!! She is a beautiful!!! Welcome to the forum!

SCHED 066 – Scheduled on November 27, 1954 approximately
ITEM 1006 – sixth car built that day
Trim 56 – White Leather Bolsters and Gold Leather Inserts (unfortunately no picture)
J2 – Tan Convertible Top Color

Q1: Are these items listed in the “Custom” Accessory Group No. 3 present on the car?
Q2: What lettering stamped on the tag mounted by left screw? Is it “Customer Drive Away”?

frwl

Posted 2023-09-15 4:12 PM (#631878 - in reply to #600878)
Subject: RE: 1955-1956 Chrysler Detroit Plant Cowl Tags Decoding

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"Customer Drive Away" tag for example; (the trim tag is not 1955-56 Chrysler)

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mjcolemo

Posted 2023-12-25 4:18 PM (#633170 - in reply to #600878)
Subject: Re: 1955-1956 Chrysler Detroit Plant Cowl Tags Decoding

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Hi there. Question for this post. I have a 56 New Yorker Newport 2 door coupe. The paint code on the data plate shows 431. I can't find that code anywhere. Could you tell me what the colors are and the paint scheme of the car? Thank you for your help.

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frwl

Posted 2023-12-25 10:25 PM (#633172 - in reply to #600878)
Subject: RE: 1955-1956 Chrysler Detroit Plant Cowl Tags Decoding

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Your color code is 431 that means a “Special Two Tone”;
The upper Color is Sand Dune Beige and the lower color is Rosewood Tan…

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frwl

Posted 2023-12-25 10:28 PM (#633173 - in reply to #600878)
Subject: RE: 1955-1956 Chrysler Detroit Plant Cowl Tags Decoding

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It should be something like this:

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frwl

Posted 2024-10-27 2:13 AM (#637526 - in reply to #600878)
Subject: RE: 1955-1956 Chrysler Detroit Plant Cowl Tags Decoding

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frwl

Posted 2024-10-27 2:14 AM (#637527 - in reply to #600878)
Subject: RE: 1955-1956 Chrysler Detroit Plant Cowl Tags Decoding

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MODEL 46 – New Yorker Deluxe Saint Regis Hardtop Coupe
PAINT 94 – NO INFO… Has anyone get the correct meaning? My database showing until paint code 92, and nothing further
TRIM 39 – Beige Leather and Orange Nylon Boucle – see attachment below
SCHED 221 – Scheduled production for the 221th production day
ITEM 1431 – 431th New Yorker built that day

D8 – Radio Music Master and Rear Seat Speaker
F4 – Heater and Defroster
G1 – Solex Glass – at all window areas
K3 – Custom Accessory Group – Windshield Washer, Custom Steering Wheel, Left O/S Rearview Mirror, Exhaust Pipe Deflectors
S8 – Optional Power Steering (with Torqueflite Only – standard on NY’s)
SPL-FO 4779 – NO info

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frwl

Posted 2025-04-07 2:26 PM (#639595 - in reply to #600878)
Subject: RE: 1955-1956 Chrysler Detroit Plant Cowl Tags Decoding

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1955 Chrysler Windsor Deluxe Nassau:

MODEL 22 – Windsor Deluxe Nassau Hardtop Coupe
PAINT 70 – Platinum (White) over Tango Red
TRIM 35 – White Vinyl and Gray Block Pattern Fabric
SCHED 527 – Scheduled on May 27, 1955 (it seems it is not 527th day of production)
ITEM 131x – 31x Windsor built that day

B5 – Power Brakes
C4 – Power Seat 4-Way
D4 – Radio Music Master without Rear Seat Speaker
F4 – Heater with Defroster
G2 – Solex Tinted Glass – Windshield Only
H5 – Sun Cap Visor including Drip Rail Moulding
K1 – Safety Group: Back Up Lights, Trunk Light, Glove Box Light, Hand Brake Light, Automatic Rear Dome Light, Safety Cushion Dash Panel
S3 – Powerflite Transmission without Power Steering
SPL-FO. 14890 - ?

Factory auto trans, power brakes and seat, but NO power steering;
Factory chrome sun cap visor and drip rail mouldings, but tinted windshield only…