Re: Door Tag Decode Help Needed

[farna@xxxxxxx]

Well, the door tag checks out, even the trim code. "8" was used for most of the black and white pattern interiors. Some were checked cloth or vinyl seats, some black carpet (and other trim -- varied by year an model) and white seats. 

Apparently the VIN doesn't match a 401 AMX? In that case I tend to agree with you -- the door (or at least the tag) was changed and the car re-built to match. What does the VIN say as far as year, model, and engine size? Of course someone could have changed out the entire dash, not realizing the VIN changed with it. But I find that a bit unlikely. 

On January 22, 2006 John Rosa wrote:

> Hey all,
> 
> I've got a woman asking for help in figuring out what is
> and isn't kosher about her car.
> 
> Here's what the car appears to be (ignoring codes)-
> 
> Carpet: Black
> Interior White
> Color Mellow Yellow
> AC
> Rally Gauges
> Automatic
> 401
> AMX emblems all over
> Tilt steering
> 
> The door tag states the following-
> 
> Body: 079728
> Model    7479-8 [1974 AMX]
> Trim    428 Q
> Paint E9 [Mellow Yellow]
> E264281
> 
> VIN A4C797Z210373
> 
> I suspect the whole door was changed and the car is a base-model
> that's been cloned to be an AMX. But its possible, too, that the
> title and dash tag are what don't belong and the car is truly an
> AMX, retitled improperly.
> 
> I've suggested removing the steering box to get the serial
> number off the frame rail to confirm it's true heritage, but
> figured I'd offer the above in case any sleuths want to chime
> in early.
> 
> Thanks in advance,
> 
> John W Rosa
> www.JavelinAMX.com
> 
> 1971 AMC Javelin ADPS 401 (police car)
> www.javelinamx.com/JavHome/jwr/71ADPS/


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