I've got a '71 GS ???

Discussion in 'The "Paper Trail"' started by Torque2, Aug 1, 2005.

  1. Torque2

    Torque2 Well-Known Member

    I'm trying to pin down exactly what my new car should be called. Here are the numbers I've found.

    Cowl:
    ST 71 43437FL1 046959 BDY
    TR 168 26 26 PNT
    01 A

    Frame:
    HAYES
    3992388
    86702

    Any info would be appreciated.
    The car is white, tagged as a Stage 1(aftermarket emblems) and powered by a Chevy 454(for now).
    Thanks,
    Tim Talty
     
    Torque2, Aug 1, 2005
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  2. cjp69

    cjp69 Gold Level Contributor

    Tim,

    you're looking at a Flint built (FL1) GS hardtop (43437) assembled first week January 1971 (01A). The trim (168) is black buckets and the upper/lower body color is Stratomist blue (26 26).

    Could be a big block or a small block, as 71's didn't have a unique code for either, could even be a Stage 1 as it was built in Flint.
     
    cjp69, Aug 1, 2005
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  3. Duane

    Duane Member

    Tim,
    Originally it was a 350 car, you can tell by the frame number.
    Duane
     
    Duane, Aug 2, 2005
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  4. Bad Boattail

    Bad Boattail Guest

    4 = Buick

    34 = GS 350 or GS 455 (no separate numbers for the GS 350 and GS 455 series)

    37 = 2 drs HT coupe
     
    Bad Boattail, Aug 2, 2005
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  5. Dan Healey

    Dan Healey Well-Known Member

    Wow

    I've seen guys post cowl tags, vin, etc, but this is the 1st time anyone came up with the frame numbers! It sure made it easy for Duane.... :laugh:
     
    Dan Healey, Aug 2, 2005
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  6. Mr Big

    Mr Big Silver Level contributor

    That Duane...he's a real fart smeller, I mean smart feller. :laugh:
     
    Mr Big, Aug 2, 2005
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  7. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    Duane...Once again, you've impressed us! If you could please enlighten us as to how you determined that by the frame numbers? And where exactly are they located? I know there were 3 manufacturers, one being Parrish Pressed Steel.
     
    CJay, Aug 15, 2005
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  8. bignastyGS

    bignastyGS Maggot pilot

    Jason,
    Maybe it has a different smell than a 68-69 frame....I will say this ,it impressed the hell out of me too!!!
     
    bignastyGS, Aug 15, 2005
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  9. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    I wouldnt be surprised if Duane knew what the assembly line worker had for lunch that day! :Dou:
     
    CJay, Aug 15, 2005
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  10. bignastyGS

    bignastyGS Maggot pilot

    Or perhaps when his or her breaks were for that matter....
     
    bignastyGS, Aug 15, 2005
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