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Old 03-07-2007, 04:22 PM
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Hello, I have a 68 427 Biscayne and it has no paint code. I was wondering if anybody could offer any suggestions on what this might mean. My paint code on my cowl tag is just 3 dashes - "---". I have included a link to a pic of the tag. I was also told that the car originally came from Dana Chevrolet in LA, but I have no proof of that. I do not have the build sheet either. Thanks for any comments. Biscayne Cowl Tag
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Old 03-07-2007, 04:27 PM
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Special paint code. Means the car was ordered in a color other then what was standard for the car and year.

What color is the car?

It's nice to see things like this.

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Old 03-07-2007, 04:36 PM
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Cool...and three dashes not two!.

Is it an L72 car or L36...and a stick?.

How hard have you searched for a build sheet?.

Pics?!.

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Old 03-07-2007, 04:47 PM
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Looks like it's a 4 speed...and hugger orange, too!
Way cool!
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Old 03-07-2007, 05:15 PM
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You guys wanted pics? Here they are!!

http://webpages.charter.net/josiebosie/chevy/
I was told by the original owner that it was an L72 4-speed, but I have no build sheet to prove it. It also has the Bendix four piston disk brakes up front along with the F41 supension with a 4.56 rear end...
As for the build sheet, I have looked under the carpet, the seats have been reupholstered and they did not find the built sheet then. The gas tank is not orginal either.
So I am at a loss on how to authticate the car. It's not that big a deal since I bought the car to enjoy. It would be nice to know so I could return the car to exactly what it was when it left the factory. Thanks for the comments!

Rob M.
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Neat car !!!
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