[Keith Tedford]

When we got the GM documentation on our COPO car in the late '80s we got a page copied from the microfilm shipping list. This is where they get the information for the information and option printout that they present you with. Neat stuff to have. Lots of other neat cars on that page as well. The key codes were also on that page and that presented a problem. Also, the information was a little sketchy in places. The dealer wasn't listed and they didn't have information on the various ZXX codes. Guys here have figured them out after seeing patterns. ZP8 was listed as special trim. ZV6 and ZN1 weren't even listed at all even though they showed up on the microfilm. The PL5 white lettered tires were listed as black wall. V48 (extra antifreeze) was incorrectly listed as V40. The dealer charged me $31.10 for a V01 HD rad which the car obviously didn't get. Mistakes happened. Having a copy of the microfilm answered all my questions. At least you had an idea what a certain VIN car came with. Neat stuff to have for sure but it is just part of the overall puzzle.