I find this to be a
very interesting topic. I presume that the 10 digit is stamped
somewhere on the body shell. If you could enlighten me I would
appreciate it.
Typically the cars are staged on the assembly line by the
"Sequence Order Number" or SO NUMBER on the body data plate.
This number is consists of two sets of four digits with the
first four representing scheduled date of manufacture and
second four digits representing the assembly line and line
position. Also, the make and model of car are represented by
the first two digits on the VIN and the first two digits of
the BDY number on the body data plate. A Newport would have
81, a 300 would have 82, a New Yorker would have 83, and a
letter series 300 would have 84.
When I see the number 8305231246, I see a pattern.
The first two digits appear to be a make/model number, the
third through sixth digits appear to be a date of scheduled
assembly, and the last four digits appear to be the line
number and line position. If my hunch is correct, then this
number would indicate Chrysler New Yorker (83), date of
assembly May 23, 1962 (0523), built on Line 1 in position
245 (1246).
I understand you are
convinced this is a 300H body shell. Is there any
distinctive feature within the body shell that confirms it
was a 300H to the exclusion of all others? I can't see it,
so I don't know what you have.
I own an original
1962 300 2-door (8223). Please tell me where I can find
this 10 digit number on my car so I can compare it to my
body data plate and VIN. That would be quite helpful.
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