Need decode help

[ss4825]

Went and looked at a 65 Skylark GS convert. over the weekend. It was a non numbers matching engine. There are pics at the link below.

Trim Tag

08B

65-44467 FB 298656
TR157 C2
W 2XGP 3H 4S 5KW

Engine was LR 523
Heads 1196914
Posi Rear

[flynbuick]

As I recall in 65 the GS was an option that does not show in the VIN but check with a 65 pro to verify.

[Mister T]

As I recall in 65 the GS was an option that does not show in the VIN but check with a 65 pro to verify.
Jim, you would be correct in that statement. :TU: It was a mid year introduction as an option. Sales codes were:

A3 - GS with 4 speed.
A9 - GS with 3 speed manual.
B9 - GS with ST300 automatic.

However, I'm not a pro with the 65's yet, that's info previously posted.

The best way to verify is, of course, original paperwork.

The firewall trim tag option codes as below:

08B - Build date 2nd week of August
Trim 157 - Red bucket seats
C2 - Arctic white body with black convertible top

Group 2
X - Super Turbine 300 automatic
G - Long console
P - Back up lights

Group 3
H - Belt reveal moldings

Group 4
S - I don't have this one. :Do No:

Group 5
K - Door edge guards
W - Seat belts with retractors

[dsags]

Just came across this post and thought I might be able to add some info.

My '65 Skylark GS has a Group 4 S in the trim tag and came with a tilt steering column. It is the only option on the car that I have not traced back to an option code so I THINK that is what it is for.

Tom did a great job with the option codes but did not mention the Group 1 option code of W (the first letter in the option code line). I THINK is for a tinted windshield.

Dan