Need some decoding help

Discussion in 'The "Paper Trail"' started by GNandGS, Nov 5, 2006.

  1. GNandGS

    GNandGS Well-Known Member

    I realize this MIGHT be a bit old for this forum but I already have a login here.

    I am living in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia and one of the local car pals has, of all things, a 1963 Skylark Convertable... or thats what its listed as.

    I dont have easy access to the car but had him send me the VIN:
    3J1531846 also the Engine #: CA3J1531846

    About all I can find a match for is "made in Mexico" but dont really trust what Im finding. Anyone know whats what using that information or can send me in the right direction?

    Pics for the curious:
    http://shw.fotopages.com/6173655/wwwamcmotorsasiacom.html
    http://www.amcmotorsasia.com/gal_nilai12.jpg

    Im going to try and source some parts for it while in the US next month so if anyone has a line on this stuff let me know:
    RUBBER SEALS FULL SET
    LENS FOR REAR COURTESY LIGHT LEFT AND RIGHT..
    B U I C K EMBLEM FOR TRUNK
    CONVERTIBLE CATCH (LHD)
    CARB (he says:CHEAP ONE) <-- for a driver
     
  2. flynbuick

    flynbuick Guest

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    You need th number off the cowl tag in order to decipher its model etc. That is different than the VIN.

    I believe under the 63 convention the 3 = 63 and the J! = Flint plant

    If you look at the cowl tag it should read that year 44367 at the beginning.
     

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