1973 tag decode

[LeBaron1973]

Here's a job for all you body tag decode specialists, just cleaned up the tag from my imperial.

Apologies for it being upside down, don't have software to correct it.

 

[ImpJay]

E85 - 4bbl 440cid, single exhaust
D34 - Torque Flite
YM43 - Imperial LeBaron, 4-door hardtop
220135 - sequence number
EW1 - Spinnaker White
PDB8 - blue cloth/leather interior
W1V - vinyl top, white
C - factory in Jefferson, Michigan

You have to invite someone else, as my sources lack the 73 option codes.

 

[CEJ7034]

R32 - AM/FM Multiplex?
V5B - ?
G11 - Tinted Glass - All Windows
M45 - ?
P33 - Power Vent Windows
P41 - Power Door Locks
S61 - Tilt & Telescope Steering Wheel
V1W - White Vinyl Roof
H54 - Dual Auto-Temp II
R48 - Power Fender Mounted Antenna
L31 - Fender Mounted Turn Signals
L35 - Cornering Lamps
202 = February 02, 1973 Build Date

 

[300rag]

 

[LeBaron1973]

Thx so much to both of you, just brilliant.

 

[Snotty]

D34 Torqueflight is the Heavy Duty one, yes? "Normal" is D32.

 

[CEJ7034]

M45 - Fender Skirts

 

[CEJ7034]

R32 - Dual Rear Speakers

 

[Yeahrightgreer]

D34 Torqueflight is the Heavy Duty one, yes? "Normal" is D32.

D32 is the Heavy Duty TorqueFlite.
D34 is listed as a TorqueFlite - as “light duty”. Nothing more.
Moreover - D36 is also listed for applications as “A727 3-Speed Automatic Transmission”

 

[69CoronetRT]

D34 Torqueflight is the Heavy Duty one, yes? "Normal" is D32.

In 1973, D34 simply indicates 'AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION' regardless of the application. You'll find D34 listed with /6, small blocks and big blocks on fender tags, broadcast sheets, window stickers and shipping notifications. Code D34 only tells you the 'what'. It doesn't tell you the 'which'.

The only exception I have seen to the above is D35 on a fender tag and Broadcast sheet for a 'cop car'.

 

[69CoronetRT]

R32 - AM/FM Multiplex?
V5B - ?
G11 - Tinted Glass - All Windows
M45 - ?
P33 - Power Vent Windows
P41 - Power Door Locks
S61 - Tilt & Telescope Steering Wheel
V1W - White Vinyl Roof
H54 - Dual Auto-Temp II
R48 - Power Fender Mounted Antenna
L31 - Fender Mounted Turn Signals
L35 - Cornering Lamps
202 = February 02, 1973 Build Date Scheduled production date. May or may not have actually been built on this date.

V5B = protective vinyl side molding; in blue.

The 1970 Hamtramck Registry - 1973 Chrysler Color & Trim Book - Tops, Stripes, Accents

 

[LeBaron1973]

Drove her 40 miles to her new home - that is, my friends Perry and Jenny's new home, apart from a small power steering leak all is well, was absolutely thrilled with her, what a wonderful car.

 

[Dobalovr]

Drove her 40 miles to her new home - that is, my friends Perry and Jenny's new home, apart from a small power steering leak all is well, was absolutely thrilled with her, what a wonderful car.

Pictures man pictures....

 

[Snotty]

D32 is the Heavy Duty TorqueFlite.
D34 is listed as a TorqueFlite - as “light duty”. Nothing more.
Moreover - D36 is also listed for applications as “A727 3-Speed Automatic Transmission”

Really? So, would the D34 possibly be the 904? I wouldn't think that would be on a car as heavy as an Imp?

 

[Yeahrightgreer]

From 69-71, the 904 was designated as code “D31”. I believe they changed that starting in 72 to D34.

As @69CoronetRT stated - he's seen D34 mated to a whole list of engines, so I can’t deny his experience. And common knowledge tells us “D32” (727) and a Slant 6 don’t belong.

So possibly D34 was a catch-all for all 904 TF’s and possibly low stall or "light duty" 727's?

Or maybe cars rushed through production? Could even be that a specific factory just stamped 727s as D34 and sent them along.

 

[69CoronetRT]

Really? So, would the D34 possibly be the 904? I wouldn't think that would be on a car as heavy as an Imp?

Coding changes year to year.

In 73, D34 simply means AUTOMATIC Transmission...the WHAT. It doesn’t tell you the WHICH.

The actual application (Which) is listed on the BS.

 

[LeBaron1973]

Pictures man pictures....

This is me collecting the car at Randall's Auto Haus in Menasha. No other pix as car is as last year.

 

[DocMcNeedy]

This is me collecting the car at Randall's Auto Haus in Menasha. No other pix as car is as last year.View attachment 229484

That one would look good in my garage.

 

[Dobalovr]

 

[LeBaron1973]

Here is the warranty for the original owner.