Re: Fender tag decode assistance?

[Bill Watson <wwatson5@xxxxxxxxx>]

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Not sure what the car had originally, but we do know the Max Wedge was not a
factory installation on this car.

To decode the VIN : 3325117XXX
  3 - Plymouth V8
  3 - Fury non-wagon
  2  - 1962 model year
  5 - Los Angeles plant
  117XXX - 17,XXXth car of the LA line

This car was built in LosAngeles.  In 1962 the big engine was a Max Wedge
413, which appeared mid-year.  All Max Wedge 413 Plymouths were built at
Lynch Road in Detroit.  To decode the bottom line of your tag :

DSO Number 1120 7053 BDY 332 TRM 253 PNT WW I.

DSO Number 1120 7053 : Shipping order number where "1120" is the scheduled
build date -
  November 20, 1961 - long before the Max engines were introduced.
  So this thing came from the factory with nothing larger than a 305 hp 361
V8.

BDY 332 : Body Style -
  3 - Plymouh V8
  3 - Fury
  2 - 2-door hardtop

TRM 253 : Interior Trim :
  25 - Vinyl bench seat
  3 - Colour - Cocoa or Cordovan

PNT WW I : Exterior Paint
  W - Roof- Ermine White
  W - Body - Ermine White
  1 - Single tone paint scheme.

I believe "J" is for the engine on 1962 LosAngeles car tags, which means the
"4" was for a 305 bhp 361 V8.

The "V" was for the transmission : 2 - 342 : A727 Torqueflite

I doubt the car was acid dipped.  At least not at the factory! The Fury was
not the car of choice for anyone wanting power.  It was heavier than than
preferred choice, the Savoy 2-door sedan.

As it has a 1963 engine, which was not factory available in 1962, any
modifications you see on this car were probably done after it was delivered
to its first owner.  That includes the roll bar and the lost passenger side
window crank.

If you want it, buy it for what it is.  A 1962 Fury that someone has stuffed
a 1963 Max Wedge engine into and has either gone racing or wants to give the
impressions he has.

Bill
Vancouver, BC


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Ray" <koostum@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2004 9:24 AM
Subject: Fender tag decode assistance?




Greeting to one and all...

I've been stumbling my way through MOPARS for a few years now...and found
recently a VERY interesting 62 Fury.

Couldn't seem to find much info on these...so I hope I am not bugging you
here on the
list by asking for a few pointers.

I'm considering the purchase of a very straight and clean 62 Fury huffing
through a 426 Max
Wedge...

But...there are a lot of question marks surrounding this car...VIN #
3325117XXX

First and foremost...the guy who owns this car "thinks" there was some kind
of dealer install of the 426 Max Wedge motors.  That is how he explains the
63 motor in the 62 body/chassis.  I don't normally consider ANYTHING these
guys say...but there are some weird things about the car that may indicate
it was some sort of special production car.

This 62 has a substantially correct 63 MW block and heads. (The engine block
code is 2406730-1 RL. The  intake is factory and dated 4-19-63. The Carb's
are AFB's.The engine heads do have the correct 4 studs and nuts holding the
valve covers on)...

The real poser is FENDER TAG!  (I can forward a photo)

The poser is that...there are NO digits under the first line (top of the
tag) info OTHER THAN
the number "1" directly under the #7 position.

The numbers on the tag are: First bottom line, DSO Number 1120 7053 BDY 332
TRM 253 PNT WW I.

Next line up J (4) S (1) V (2).

He also "says" that the thing was "acid dipped" but of course I've only seen
photos...not inspected in person.

Passenger door panel has NO window crank...but there aren't many other
"super stock" clues.  There is a back seat...but evidence that it
once had a roll cage in it. (certain evidence)...

Any and all knowledge and wisdom is appreciated.  The car is a
survivor...for sure.  Speedo reads VERY low miles...but that is worthless
info in my book.  Overall condition is about a 3 on the 1-5 scale.

Let me know if you have any other questions that YOU would ask this guy...

Thanks,

-Jim

please reply to:

koostum@xxxxxxxxxxx


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