turbo V.I.N. decoding

[ejh]

Anyone know of a good source to decode '86-'87 turbo regals VIN's or Service Parts ID tags?

[bob k. mando]

http://www.buickgod.com/header/3238.html

[ejh]

Thanks Bob, I went there, had good info on VIN #'s, but I couldn't find anything on the service parts ID codes. I know some of them (ie. G80) is limited slip differential, but is there a reference list somewhere? I'd like to verify the codes to the equipment on the car. Ed

[bob k. mando]

sorry, that's all i've got. you might try www.turbobuick.com, they might have somebody.

[ejh]

Thanks I will. :TU:

[87GN@Tahoe]

www.gnttype.org
www.turbobuicks.com
www.turbobuicks.net
www.vortexbuicks-etc.com

try those

[thepartsman]

Anyone know of a good source to decode '86-'87 turbo regals VIN's or Service Parts ID tags?

Ed

Send the list to me if you can't find anyone on the turbo boards, I've got the RPO code list.
buickparts@yahoo.com

[ejh]

OK David, see if this came thru? If not I'll email listing. Thanks.

[thepartsman]

Ed,

A little small there sir.send me an email.

I'm guessing you know its not a GN as advertised but a T-Type.
1G4GK477 = Regal T-Type

Regal T-Type Designers' Package includes: Special black and dark gray
Designers' Accent paint; black front air dam and rear deck spoiler.

Option WH1 = Designer Package, Consists of Gray Accent Paint, rear spoiler and front air dam, Paint code 19 (black) required. N.A. with body side stripes.

Send me the RPO codes and I'll translate that puppy for you. :TU:

[Loyd]

Anyone know of a good source to decode '86-'87 turbo regals VIN's or Service Parts ID tags?

Here are some (RPO) codes for Regals from the sticker located on the underside of the trunk lid are as follows:

AR9 Recliner Bucket Seats
AU3 Electric Door Locks
A01 Soft Ray Tinted Glass
A31 Power Windows
A90 Electric Trunk Lock Release
B51 Molding Rocker - Extra Wide

Primary Assembly:

B93 Door Edge Guards
B94 Exterior Emblems
CD4 2-speed Windshield Wiper with Delay
TC49 Electric Rear Window Defogger
C60 Air Conditioning
D55 Full-Length Console
D64 Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror
D68 Remote Control Mirrors (Body Color)
D71 Gear, Speedometer Driven
D85 Stripe, Body Side Lower Accent
E5Z Adapter, Speedometer delete
FFL Flint, Michigan, Fisher body plant 1, Buick Olds Cadillac group.

Secondary Assembly: Refers to custom door and quarter buildup.

GU6 Rear Axle, 3.42 Ratio Gear
G80 Limited Slip Differential
G87 Ring Gear, 8.5 Inch.
J41 Brake System - Power Front Disc, Rear Drum, Cast Iron
J50 Brake System, Power
K09 120 Amp Alternator
K34 Electronic Cruise Control
LC2 3.8L SFI Turbo w/intercooler
MW9 4-spd Auto Trans. W O/D - THM200-4R
MXO Automatic Transmission with Overdrive (Merchandised)
NA5 Federal Emissions Engine (Non-Cal.)
NP5 Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
NQ5 Cap, Steering Wheel Horn Deluxe
N33 Tilt Steering Column
N89 15 x 7 Aluminum Wheels
PON Pontiac, Michigan assembly plant
QYZ Blackwall Tires P215/65R15
T1Y Value Package (-$200)
T47 Body Provisions, Steel Union City Body Company Turbo Hood
UM6 Delco Cassette t tape AM/FM Stereo w/ seek, scan, auto reverse, clock
UQ1 Radio, AM/FM Stereo
U23 Trip Odometer
U66 Rear Dual Extended Range Speakers
U75 Automatic Power Antenna
VD6 Bumper Provisions - Front, Aluminum
VD7 Bumper Provisions - Rear, Aluminum
VK3 License Plate Front Mounting
V73 USA Vehicle Statement, Bumper
YT9 Door and Quarter Design (Fisher)
Y56 "T" Package - 15" Alum. Wheels, 2115/65R15 Tires, Quick Ratio Power Steering, Sport Suspension
18A Body Side Stripe - Dark Gray
31Q Protective Side Moldings - Dark Blue
31U Exterior Color - Dark Blue
6YX Front LH Spring
7YW Front RH Spring
8PZ Rear LH Spring
82B Med Dark Gray Cloth Seats
821 Interior Trim - Med Dark Gray
829 Seat Belt color - Med Dark Gray
9PZ Rear RH Spring

Saved from the GN T-Type list . . thanks to Ken Fritsch (MABPC Member)

My 86 GN's window sticker indicates it was a T-Type with a GN "WE2" option added. For 87 the window sticker says Grand National, but there is no specific VIN for a GN

[ejh]

Thanks Loyd, that's a big help I didn't have some of those, but I don't have any numbers past NA5, which are crucial in determining the WH1 status. Still trying....

[FJM568]

Here ya go...

http://www.gnttype.org/numbers/rpo.html

Hope this helps...Look through the whole page, the info you want should be there somewhere...

[ejh]

Thanks, I'll use this for future reference. The car I was looking at sold.