R - Plymouth B-Body
L - Low price class
M - Medium price class
H - High price class
P - Premium price class
K - Police vehicle
T - Taxi
21 - 2 Door Coupe
23 - 2 Door Hardtop
41 - 4 Door Sedan
45 - 6 Passenger Station Wagon
46 - 9 Passenger Station Wagon
RL21 - Satellite Coupe
RL41 - Satellite Sedan
RL45 - Satellite Wagon
RM21 - Road Runner
RH23 - Satellite Sebring
RH41 - Satellite Custom
RH45 - Custom 6-Pass Wagon
RH46 - Custom 9-Pass Wagon
RP23 - Sebring Plus
RP45 - Regent 6-Pass Wagon
RP46 - Regent 9-Pass Wagon
RK21 - Satellite Police Coupe
RK41 - Satellite Police Sedan
RT41 - Satellite Taxi Sedan
C - 225 cu. inch 1bbl 6 cyl.
G - 318 cu. inch 2bbl V8
H - 340 cu. inch 4bbl V8 (1973)
J - 360 cu. inch 4bbl V8 (1974)
K - 360 cu. inch 2bbl V8 (1973)
L - 360 cu. inch 4bbl HP (1974)
M - 400 cu. inch 2bbl V8 (1973)
N - 400 cu. inch 4bbl V8 (1974)
P - 400 cu. inch 4bbl HP
U - 440 cu. inch 4bbl HP
3 - 1973 Model Year
4 - 1974 Model Year
A - Lynch Road, Michigan
G - St. Louis, Missouri
R - Windsor, Ontario, Canada
The fender tag is located under the hood on the driver's side inner fender. The tag contains codes that pertain to how the body or the car was initially assembled, and some of the options that were installed on the car. Not all options are listed on the fender tag and each Assembly plant had a different layout for some of the codes. Typically, tags are read from bottom to top, left to right. If a car was heavily optioned, it might have more than one fender tag.
Individual codes are found at the bottom of this page.
The Windsor fender tags are laid out almost exactly like the St. Louis tags, except for the Radiator Support size code. The radiator support size code shows up at the beginning of the Option Codes section of the tag, versus just before the END code on the St. Louis tags. If your St. Louis car does not have a radiator support size code, then it came with the standard sized radiator support - usually the 22 inch support for Plymouth B-bodies.
The Lynch Road fender tags are significantly different when it comes to what options are on the tag, and where those options are placed. Additionally, there are extra codes across the top of the fender tag. The first two groups of codes are gate series and line sequence codes. An excellent article that explains what these codes mean can be found here: https://maxwedge.com/articles/lynchroad-gate-line.php The remaining codes are engine, transmission, and axle assembly codes. These assembly codes are also found on the broadcast sheet from all plants, and can be found at the bottom of this page.
E24 - 225 cu. inch, 1 barrel Slant 6
E44 - 318 cu. inch, 2 barrel V8
E55 - 340 cu. inch, 4 barrel V8 (1973)
E56 - 360 cu. inch, 4 barrel V8 (1974)
E57 - 360 cu. inch, 2 barrel V8
E58 - 360 cu. inch, 4 barrel HP V8 (1974)
E63 - 400 cu. inch, 2 barrel V8 (1973)
E64 - 400 cu. inch, 4 barrel V8 (1974)
E68 - 400 cu. inch, 4 barrel HP V8
E86 - 440 cu. inch, 4 barrel HP V8
D13 - Manual 3 speed, Floor shift
D14 - Manual 3 speed, Column shift
D21 - Manual 4 speed, Floor shift
D34 - Standard 3 speed Automatic
D35 - Heavy Duty 3 speed Automatic
JA5 - Silver Frost Metallic
HB1 - Blue Sky (1973)
KB1 - Powder Blue (1974)
TB3 - Basin Street Blue (1973)
GB5 - True Blue Metallic (1973)
KB5 - Lucerne Blue Metallic (1974)
FE5 - Rallye Red
JF1 - Mist Green (1973)
GF3 - Amber Sherwood Metallic (1973)
JF8 - Forest Green Metallic (1973)
KG2 - Frosty Green Metallic (1974)
KG8 - Deep Sherwood Metallic (1974)
KJ6 - Avacado Gold Metallic (1974)
GK6 - Bronze Metallic (1973)
HL4 - Sahara Biege
JL6 - Sundance Metallic (1974)
KL8 - Dark Moonstone Metallic (1974)
KT5 - Sienna Metallic (1974)
HT6 - Mojave Tan Metallic (1973)
EW1 - Spinnaker White
TX9 - Formal Black
FY1 - Lemon Twist (1973)
JY3 - Honey Gold (1973)
KY4 - Golden Fawn (1974)
KY5 - Yellow Blaze (1974)
JY6 - Golden Haze Metallic
JY9 - Tahitian Gold Metallic
999 - Special Order Color
V1__ - Full Vinyl Top (Sedans Only)
V1__ - Halo Vinyl Top (2-Door Models Only)
V4__ - Canopy Top (Late 1973 & 1974 2-Doors Only)
F - Green (1973)
G - Green (1974)
L - Parchment (1973)
R - Red (Late 1973 & 1974)
W - White
X - Black
Y - Gold
F1 & V1 - Cloth & Vinyl Bench Seat
A2 & F2 - Vinyl Bench Seat (Sedans)
B2 & C2 - Vinyl Bench Seat (2-Door Models)
L3 & V3 - Cloth & Vinyl Split Bench Arm Rest
M4 - Vinyl Split Bench with Arm Rest
E5 & W5 - Cloth & Vinyl Bucket Seats
D6 & H6 - Vinyl Bucket Seats
1973 Colors:
B5 - Blue
F6 -Green
L3 - Parchment
T5 - Tan
X9 - Black
XW - White
Y4 - Gold
1974 Colors:
B6 - Blue
EW - Wimbledon
G6 - Green
L3 - Parchment
T7 - Tan
X9 - Black
XW - White
Y3 - Gold
YW - Sundance
This is the date that the Assembly Plant ESTIMATED when the car would be rolling down the assembly line.
First digit is the month . 1 = January / 2 = February / etc etc / 9 = September / A = October / B = November / C = December.
The next two digits are just the day of the month. Example: B15 would be November 15th, and 315 would be March 15th.
This is usually a 6 digit number that corresponded to the Dealership order pad on which the vehicle was initially ordered up. This allowed the dealership to track an order until a VIN was assigned to the ordered vehicle. Chrysler did assign some vehicles with a special VON in order to track the quantity of these vehicles. Typically the special VON had a letter in the first digit. Below are some of the special VONs that I have come across so far.
B - Car ordered for Canadian sale
D - Car for Driver's Education program
E - Car ordered for Export sale
J - Special Order Paint
K - Special Order Police
M - Early run Pilot Cars
Q - Public Relations/Executive Lease car
R - Public Relations/Executive Lease car
T - Chrysler Direct Lease car
U - car built to USA specifications
C - car built to Canadian specifications
I - car built to International specifications
This is by NO means a complete set of Option Codes for the 1973-74 B-bodies. If you have an option code that appears on your fender tag and is not listed here, please pass along the info so I can add it to the list. Thanks!
A35 - Trailer Tow Package
A77 - Unknown Package (1973)
A77 - Sundance Package (1974)
A88 - Interior Decor Package (Road Runner)
B41 - Power Disc Brakes/Rear Drums
B42 - Power Disc Brakes/ H.D. Rear Drums
B43 - Manual Disc Brakes/Rear Drums
C16 - Center Console
C21 - Buddy Seat / Center Armrest
C56 - Bucket Seats
CTD - Option Codes Continued on 2nd Tag
F11 - 50 Amp Alternator
F18 - 65 Amp Alternator
F36 - Police Equipment (Unknown)
F37 - Police Equipment (Unknown)
F58 - Rear Cross-member Reinforcement
F72 - Single Key Package
F82 - Electric Deck Lid Release
G11 - Tinted Glass, All Windows
G33 - Driver Remote Chrome Mirror
G35 - Driver Remote Chrome Racing Mirror
G36 - Dual Painted Racing Mirrors
G37 - Dual Chrome Racing Mirrors
G54 - Driver Remote Chrome Racing Mirror
G55 - Driver Remote Painter Racing Mirror
G64 - Passenger Chrome Racing Mirror
G65 - Passenger Painted Racing Mirror
G74 - Dual Chrome Racing Mirrors
G75 - Dual Painted Racing Mirrors
H41 - Heater with Upper Vent
H51 - Air Conditioning with Front Heater
J25 - Variable Windshield Wipers
J45 - Hood Pins
J52 - Inside Hood Release
J67 - Trailer Tow Wiring Harness
J83 - Roof Rear Air Deflector
L31 - Fender Mounted Turn Signals
L61 - Rear Door Dome Lamp Switch
M15 - Door/Qtr Upper Frame Mouldings
M21 - Drip Rail Mouldings
M25 - Body Sill Mouldings
M26 - Wheel Lip Mouldings
M31 - Body Belt Mouldings
M33 - Body Side Mouldings
M52 - Manual Sunroof
M85 - Front & Rear Bumper Guards
M91 - Luggage Rack
N41 - Dual Exhaust
N42 - Bright Exhaust Tips
N51 - Max Cooling Package
N76 - Coolant Recovery System
N85 - Tachometer
N95 - Emission Control System
P31 - Power Windows
P35 - Power Tailgate Window
P44 - Power Tailgate Lock
R11 - Music Master AM Radio
R21 - AM/FM Radio
R35 - AM/FM Multiplex Stereo
V02 - Two Tone Paint Scheme
V08 - Paint/Trim/Vinyl Waiver
Y14 - Ordered/Sold Car
Y16 - Sales Bank Car
Y39 - Special Order
Stripe/Moulding Colors Listed Below
V25 - Sundance Stripe (1974)
V5__ - Body Side Protective Moulding
V7__ - Longitudinal Accent Stripe (Painted)
V8__ - Roof/Body Sport Stripes
V9__ - Hood Sport Stripes
B - Blue
F - Green (1973)
G - Green (1974)
L - Parchment
W - White
X - Black
Y - Gold
8 - Stripe Delete
Radiator Support size codes
26 - 26" Radiator Support
28 - 28" Radiator Support
This is an incomplete list of engine assembly codes. If your tag or broadcast sheet has an assembly code not listed here, please contact me so we can add it to the list.
030 - 1973 318 2bbl @ 150 HP - Application: Automatic Transmission and Heater
031 - 1973 318 2bbl @ 150 HP - Application: Automatic Transmission and A/C
036 - 1973 318 2bbl @ 170 HP - Application: Road Runner with Automatic Transmission and Heater
0xx - 1973 318 2bbl @ 170 HP - Application: Road Runner with Automatic Transmission and A/C
040 - 1973 340 4bbl @ 240 HP - Application: Manual Transmission with Heater or A/C
041 - 1973 340 4bbl @ 240 HP - Application: Automatic Transmission with Heater or A/C
043 - 1973 400 4bbl @ 260 HP - Application: Automatic Transmission with A/C
052 - 1973 400 2bbl @ 175 HP - Application: Automatic Transmission with A/C
056 - 1973 400 4bbl @ xxx HP - Application: Manual Transmission with Heater
057 - 1973 400 4bbl @ xxx HP - Application: Automatic Transmission with A/C
071 - 1973 440 4bbl @ 280 HP - Application: Automatic Transmission with Heater or A/C
100 - 1973 400 4bbl @ 246 HP - Application: Automatic Transmission with A/C and N95 Emissions Control System
511 - 1974 318 2bbl @ xxx HP - Application: Automatic Transmission and A/C
513 - 1974 318 2bbl @ 150 HP - Application: Automatic Transmission and Heater
518 - 1974 318 2bbl @ 150 HP - Application: Automatic Transmission and A/C
522 - 1974 318 2bbl @ xxx HP - Application: Automatic Transmission, A/C, N95 Emissions
5xx - 1974 318 2bbl @ 170 HP - Application: Road Runner with Automatic Transmission and Heater
538 - 1974 318 2bbl @ 170 HP - Application: Road Runner with Automatic Transmission and A/C
550 - 1974 360 2bbl @ 180 HP - Application: Automatic Transmission and A/C
562 - 1974 360 2bbl @ xxx HP - Possible Police Application: Auto Trans, A/C, N95 Emissions
570 - 1974 360 4bbl @ 245 HP - Application: Manual Transmission and Heater
571 - 1974 360 4bbl @ 245 HP - Application: Automatic Transmission with Heater or A/C
597 - 1974 400 2bbl @ 200 HP - Application: Automatic Transmission and A/C
701 - 1974 400 4bbl @ 250 HP - Application: Manual Transmission and A/C
707 - 1974 400 4bbl @ 250 HP - Application: Automatic Transmission and A/C
723 - 1974 440 4bbl @ 275 HP - Application: Automatic Transmission with Heater or A/C
725 - 1974 440 4bbl @ 2xx HP - Application: Automatic Transmission with Heater or A/C and N95 Emissions Control System
This is an incomplete list of transmission assembly codes. If your tag or broadcast sheet has an assembly code not listed here, please contact me so we can add it to the list.
052 - Automatic Transmission - Application: 1972/1973 - Mated to 340 4bbl
053 - Automatic Transmission - Application: 1972/1973 - Mated to 318 2bbl
054 - Automatic Transmission - Application: 1972/1973 - Mated to 400 2bbl
055 - Automatic Transmission - Application: 1972/1973 - Mated to 400 4bbl
057 - Automatic Transmission - Application: 1972/1973 - Mated to 440 4bbl
063 - Automatic Transmission - Application: 1972/1973 - Mated to 318 2bbl
xxx - 3 speed Transmission
804 - A833 Manual 4 speed - Application: 1973 - Mated to 318/340
807 - A833 Manual 4 speed - Application: 1973 - Mated to 400 4bbl
416 - A833 Manual 4 speed - Application: 1974 - Mated to 360 4bbl
417 - A833 Manual 4 speed - Application: 1974 - Mated to 400 4bbl
xxx - 3 speed Transmission
843 - A904 Automatic Transmission - Application: 1974 - Mated to 318 2bbl
844 - A904 Automatic Transmission - Application: 1974 - Mated to 360 4bbl
862 - A727 Automatic Transmission - Application: 1974 - Mated to 318/360
863 - A727 Automatic Transmission - Application: 1974 - Mated to 360 4bbl
864 - A727 Automatic Transmission - Application: 1974 - Mated to 400 2bbl
865 - A727 Automatic Transmission - Application: 1974 - Mated to 400 4bbl
867 - A727 Automatic Transmission - Application: 1974 - Mated to 440 4bbl
This is an incomplete list of axle assembly codes. If your tag or broadcast sheet has an assembly code not listed here, please contact me so we can add it to the list.
Under construction!
1973 Model Year Axles:
980 -
981 - 8 1/4"
987 -
988 - 8 3/4" 3.23:1 Open Diff with 10" Drum Brakes
989 - 8 3/4" 3.23:1 Sure Grip with 10" Drum Brakes
991 -
992 - 8 3/4" 3.55:1 Sure Grip with 11" Drum Brakes (A36 Axle Package)
996 -
1974 Model Year Axles:
181 -
182 -
188 -
189 - 8 3/4" 3.23:1 Open Diff with 10" Drum Brakes
190 - 8 3/4" 3.23:1 Sure Grip with 10" Drum Brakes
191 -
193 - 8 3/4" 3.55:1 Sure Grip with 10" Drum Brakes (A36 Axle Package)
288 - 9 1/4" 3.21:1 Sure Grip with 10" Drum Brakes
289 -
317 -