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Quote from: Jason Edge on Today at 08:44:47 AMFor example, on my 1964 Coupe de Ville the outlet code is 160111 on the build sheet and Dealer Code 363521(McKellar Cadillac, Orlando, FL) on the owner ID card. This is assuming that the outlet code and dealer code stayed the same.
Quote from: Jason Edge on Today at 08:44:47 AMIt sounds like with no documentation at best someone could start to build an index from owners that have both the owner ID card and the build sheet.
Quote from: Eric DeVirgilis CLC# 8621 on Today at 07:46:54 AMData plate won't reveal anything regarding the original point of sale. Only on the build sheet are outlet codes listed. Prior to 1960, outlet codes were three character letter ie, CHI, ATL for Chicago and Atlanta so some of these are readily interpreted. Beginning in 1960, the codes were six digit numerical, ie 850111 which I happen to know was the code for Chicago. Codes ending in -111 were used for the former large distributorships from which smaller dealers had obtained their inventory. That year, the dealer/distributor network was eliminated and smaller dealers could now place orders directly to the factory. Due to the number of dealers that were now being recognized, the old three-character system was no longer adequate, thus the new six-digit system was adopted. Since Tim indicated Tom Hall is an "expert" on dealer codes, I wonder if he has such a list?It sounds like with no documentation at best someone could start to build an index from owners that have both the owner ID card and the build sheet.
The problem is that there is no known master list for these outlet codes of which there were around 200 nationwide at the time. Since the number of cars sold through small dealerships is very small compared to the large distributors, information linking a specific code to a specific dealership is much more difficult.
Quote from: chris cunliffe on Yesterday at 01:56:05 PMI dont know if they are widely available in the USA but I fitted Kontio whitepaw radials on my 57 Seville.They are from Finland and in the UK they are around 30% cheaper than Coker and Diamondback tyres. Made a huge difference to the handling and diving comfort compared to the bias belted tyres I removedI am seriously considering the Kontios for my '55. But I have not been able see any "real reviews" or opinions on them. All the canned / planted reviews just say how good they look on their car. What's the opinion on them from those closer to their Finland homeland?
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