Decoding '68 Skylark Protect-O-Plate

[Mark Marshall]

Finally got around to looking at the receipts, manuals that came with my '68 Skylark convertible. Need your assistance in decoding the P-O-P:

172 Y1 444678K110462

PP228 LL 1

ME117 12 4 8


Thanks in advance (I do have to get a digital camera for times like these) :Comp:

[Nicholas Sloop]

Mark Marshall said:Finally got around to looking at the receipts, manuals that came with my '68 Skylark convertible. Need your assistance in decoding the P-O-P:

172 Y1 444678K110462

PP228 LL 1

ME117 12 4 8


Thanks in advance (I do have to get a digital camera for times like these) :Comp:

172 Y1
I believe that this is the dealer code for the selling dealership. Do a search on Dealer Codes to find a link to the web site that has the list of known dealer codes

VIN
Buick Skylark Custom cvonv. 1968 built at the Kansas City, Missouri plant

PP = 350ci 4bbl V-8 10.25:1 compression

228 = the shift at the engine plant during which the engine was built, for quality control purposes

LL = 2.73 open rear axle

1 = car built in January

ME = Super Turbine 300 2-speed automatic trans

117 = shift built

1 = power brakes

2 = Air conditioning

4 = AM radio

8 = power steering

[Mark Marshall]

Thanks Nicholas :TU: :TU:

[Mike Trom]

I think the 172 is the trim number and the Y1 is for Cameo cream body color with a white top. I will have to check my books when I get home.

[Dan Healey]

The dealer code is on the TOP half with the buyers name, address, etc.:TU:

[Mike Trom]

Ok, I checked my info at home

Trim 172 = White bucket seats

Y1 is Cameo cream paint with a white convertible top.

:beer

[Mark Marshall]

Mike and Dan,

Thanks for the add'l info.

Appears my P-O-P matches my car:TU:

[Nicholas Sloop]

I stand corrected

I got most of it, any way... :)

[Mark Marshall]

Nicholas Sloop said:I stand corrected

I got most of it, any way... :)

Nicholas :beer

Mark