I don't have a copy of that book but I know many of these 'restoration guides' make a lot of general assumptions and use one model year example for an entire range of years with no research.
Much like the "Standard catalog of Chevelle 1964-1987" book states when explaining Fisher Body plates (a.k.a. trim tags), "The BODY NUMBER consists of a prefix designating assembly plant and the sequential unit production number at the specific factory." This is true up through 1967 but should be clarified it's for the body only production number and not the entire Chevelle lineup production number (i.e., the VIN sequence). The 68 and 69 body numbers appear to be sequential in nature but numbers are too large to have started at #1 for a given body style and 70-72 body numbers aren't sequential at all and numbers jump all over the spectrum. What makes one wonder if they are even talking about the Fisher Body plate at all is when they describe the Fisher Body STYLE NUMBER (ST) for a 72 Chevelle. ".consists of a prefix identifying model year and four or more symbols identifying the series and body style (example: 72-1D67 for a 1972 Malibu convertible with a V8 engine.) Fisher Body plates continued to use the 13667 format like earlier years, the VIN would be in the format of 1D67 as described. Dale McIntosh <http://www.chevellecd.com> 1966/67 Chevelle Reference CDs ChevelleStuff.com <http://www.chevellestuff.com> ACES #1709/TC GOLD #92 <http://www.chevellecd.com> _____ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Trooper Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2007 9:26 AM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Another rear end question from the rookie That book is riddled with inaccurate information. Don't use that book as a reference for anything Chevelle. There definitely is no clamp on the rear springs of 68-72 Chevelles. Trooper ----- Original Message ----- From: langus <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: The <mailto:[email protected]> Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2007 6:26 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Another rear end question from the rookie Devin My chevelle is a 1968. If you or others want I can scan a picture of the page out of my book that has it in it. The name of the book is "Chevelle SS Restoration Guide" by Motorbooks. It doesnt state any where that the "clamp" isnt used in 67-72's. It is just labled "Chevelle Rear End Suspension. Interesting. Ryan _____ avast! Antivirus <http://www.avast.com> : Outbound message clean. Virus Database (VPS): 000734-3, 04/19/2007 Tested on: 4/19/2007 10:13:37 AM avast! - copyright (c) 1988-2007 ALWIL Software.
