1955-1957 Trim Tag Decoder
Engine Information - Transmission Information - Rear End Information - Trim Tags
1955-1957 Trim Tag Location
| Year | Location |
| 1955-1956 w/o A/C | Right side of cowl area below the windshield. |
| 1955-1956 w/A/C | Left side of cowl area below the windshield. |
| 1957 (1st design) | On cowl area to the driver's side of center. |
| 1957 (2nd design) | On cowl area below the heater control valve. |
1955
The plate displays the basic body information from Fisher Body for Chevrolet.
A: Model Year: This will be either "55," "56," or "57," depending on the year. The example is for a 1955 Chevrolet.
B: Model Identification: The first two digits represent the Series such as "10" for the 210 or Bel Air series or "12" for the 150 series. The second two digits represent the body style for the series. One or two letters follow the four-digit number. The letter "D" indicates a Bel Air series. The sample breaks down to a Bel Air 4-door sedan.
C: Assembly Plant & Body Number: The letter(s) represent the Fisher Body plant. With the exception of the Fisher Body plant at Cleveland, OH. (CL), the plants have a single letter; see Chevrolet Division Assembly Plants 1955 - 1957 for assembly plants. Some assembly plants were limited to the body styles they built.
D: Interior Trim Code: The three-digit number indicates the colors and materials for a given model and year. The 511 in this example is Brown/Beige.
E: Paint Color Code: Typically a three-digit number. The 684 in the example indicates the paint is India Ivory/Navajo Tan. The "No" (abbreviation for number) was dropped for the 1957 model year.
Top: Typically this line will have "ACC." and possibly some option codes but plants were not consistent.
1956
The plate displays the basic body information from Fisher Body for Chevrolet.
A: Model Year: This will be either "55," "56," or "57," depending on the year. The example is for a 1956 Chevrolet.
B: Model Identification: The first two digits represent the Series such as "10" for the 210 or Bel Air series or "12" for the 150 series. The second two digits represent the body style for the series. One or two letters follow the four-digit number. The letter "D" indicates a Bel Air series and the letter "F" indicates a station wagon. The sample breaks down to a Bel Air Nomad station wagon.
C: Assembly Plant & Body Number: The letter(s) represent the Fisher Body plant. With the exception of the Fisher Body plant at Cleveland, OH. (CL), the plants have a single letter; see Chevrolet Division Assembly Plants 1955 - 1957 for assembly plants. Some assembly plants were limited to the body styles they built.
D: Interior Trim Code: The three-digit number indicates the colors and materials for a given model and year. The 591 in this example is Blue.
E: Paint Color Code: Typically a three-digit number. The 703 in the example indicates the paint is Nassau Blue/Harbor Blue. The "No" (abbreviation for number) was dropped for the 1957 model year.
Top: Typically this line will have "ACC." and possibly some option codes but plants were not consistent.
For specific year codes, see the appropriate sections for that year.
1957
The plate displays the basic body information from Fisher Body for Chevrolet.
A: Model Year: This will be either "55," "56," or "57," depending on the year. The example is for a 1957 Chevrolet.
B: Model Identification: The first two digits represent the Series such as "10" for the 210 or Bel Air series or "12" for the 150 series. The second two digits represent the body style for the series. One or two letters will often follow the four-digit number. The letter "D" indicates a Bel Air series
C: Assembly Plant & Body Number: The letter(s) represent the Fisher Body plant. With the exception of the Fisher Body plant at Cleveland, OH. (CL), the plants have a single letter; see Chevrolet Division Assembly Plants 1955 - 1957 for assembly plants. Some assembly plants were limited to the body styles they built.
D: Interior Trim Code: The three-digit number indicates the colors and materials for a given model and year. The 673 in this example is Black/Turquoise.
E: Paint Color Code: Typically a three-digit number. The 799 in the example indicates the paint is Tropical Turquoise. Note the "No" (abbreviation for number) was dropped for the 1957 model year.
Top: Typically this line will have "ACC." and possibly some option codes but plants were not consistent.
