Need help identifying factory paint markings

  • First one may be an inspector name, flip image 'SNYD?' Whatever it is, it's not common.


    Second appears to be 'K unit'


    The others are typical San Jose frame markings which identify which fenders go to the car (hook numbers)


    Check the RH side of the radiator support for a rotation number, usually written in chalk.

  • When and where was the car built?


    The writing on the radiator support is unusual for a San Jose car though the frame marking are typical for that factory as Charles mentioned.


    Check the wheel side of the battery box and the front crossmember

  • Caspian 65,checked radiator support for rotation number and found 1A. Is that first unit first shift? Will post more pics.. soon. also found a set of bf-32s in glove box.

    Edited 3 times, last by jr.S_old (February 28, 2009 at 10:08 AM).

  • Quote from jr.S

    Caspian 65,checked radiator support for rotation number and found 1A. Is that first unit first shift? Will post more pics..


    Would not think that was the meaning - based on others


    Found anything on the cross member below the radiator support or battery box (wheel side) yet?

  • There are 2 K's on the lower radiator support. 1A on drivers side of radiator support. Have not found anything yet on wheel side of battery box. Also found red and yellow paint marks on both coil springs.

  • Quote from jr.S

    There are 2 K's on the lower radiator support. 1A on drivers side of radiator support. Have not found anything yet on wheel side of battery box. Also found red and yellow paint marks on both coil springs.


    Could the "yellow" on the springs be a white that has changed over the years? Just a guess. Might want to cut or sand though a drip and wet it to see. If so that would line up with the extra high/low mark that has been discussed before.


    On the front crossmember would have expected you to have also found a "D". There or elsewhere, but maybe its gone after all these years

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