1968 El Camino Protect-O-Plate Warranty Card
I have more examples but only list a few examples on this page. If you request help with yours, contact me and I'll be glad to answer any questions you have. Include a photo of the Protect-O-Plate as plants often deviate during the model year.
Note: GM offers 2 explanations on decoding the VIN.
Using the common 13680 as an example:
1. When describing the VIN plate: 1 ~ Chevrolet Division, 36 ~ Malibu
V8, 80 ~ 2-door sedan pickup
...and...
2. When describing the POP: 13 ~ Chevelle, even number (4, 6, or 8)
is a V8 - odd number (3 or 5) is a L6, 80 ~ 2-door sedan pickup. The
engine designations of 4, 6, or 8 for a V8 engine, and 3 or 5 for a
L6 engine was determined by the series.
A V8 300 Deluxe would be 4, Malibu would be 6, and an SS396
would be 8.
A L6 300 Deluxe would be 3, and a Malibu would be 5.
Fremont, California
1st Line:
J ~ Interior trim: Saddle Vinyl
GG ~ Body Exterior Paint (lower/upper): Ash Gold
136808Z161444 ~ VIN
Chevelle (13), Malibu V8 (8), El Camino 2-door Sedan Pickup (80)
8 ~ Year of Production: 1968
Z ~ Final Assembly Plant: Fremont, CA.
161444 ~ Sequence Assembly Number: 61,444th Chevelle at Fremont
R ~ Carburetor Source: Rochester
2nd line:
T0601EI ~ Engine Number: Tonawanda, N.Y. (T), June 01 (0601), L73 327/250hp
w/Powerglide (EI)
FL0527W ~ Rear Axle Number: 3.36 ratio (FL), May 27 (0527), Warren,
MI. (W)
6 ~ Vehicle Build Month: June
3rd line:
T8E29 ~ Transmission Number: Powerglide Toledo (T) Model Year (8), May
29 (E39)
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Options |
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| I | J | K | L | M | N | O |
I-1 ~ Power Steering [RPO N40] & Power Brakes [RPO J50]
K-3 ~ Radio [RPO U63]
M-1 ~ Four-Season Air Conditioning [RPO C60]
Owner/dealer info: Original owner's name/address removed for obvious privacy reasons.
