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craZee

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Data plate decoding
« on: July 28, 2023, 18:09:25 »
Looking for some help decoding this data plate for a 69 280SL. Thanks






« Last Edit: August 02, 2023, 17:34:16 by craZee »

lreppond

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Re: Data plate decoding
« Reply #1 on: July 28, 2023, 18:16:52 »
There’s a detailed explanation of all the codes in the tech manual.  If you’re just getting started with your car, I’d encourage you to join this organization.  There’s literally an unlimited knowledge base, members willing to help, and many other perks like PagodaWorld magazine.

Just looking at you data card, you have a white car with black interior and a manual transmission. 
~Len

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576G red/251 Beige
4 speed manual
Family owned since new (father —> son)

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Re: Data plate decoding
« Reply #2 on: July 30, 2023, 13:23:05 »
Indeed, join the group as a full member and you will have access to the technical manual. The best $30 you will spend on the car.

Also, we have a very good support group here in SoCal that can provide assistance. We will be holding a "Pagodas and Beer" event at the Arroyo Park in Rancho Santa Fe on 14 October. This is a chance for folks to get together, have a few beers, some pizza, and fiddle with the cars as/where needed.
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Re: Data plate information
« Reply #3 on: July 31, 2023, 19:39:57 »
My understanding is, starting on the seconded line down:

440 = bumpers guards front/rear
461 = Mileage in English lettering
491 = US version
503 = outside rear view mirror
524 = paint coat preservation
533 = interference suppression with out radio set
598 = tinted glass, wraparound. darker on top
600 = garnish moldings on top
641 - white wall tires
699 = various modes of shipping protection (Styrofoam, cosmoline,etc)


Hope this helps,

Jim Murphy
I live in Palm Springs and am a business owner in the hospitality business with LVRBO properties in both Palm Springs and Manhattan Beach.

See modmansions.com and theseaviewinn.com for details

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Re: Data plate decoding
« Reply #4 on: August 02, 2023, 17:23:30 »
We will be holding a "Pagodas and Beer" event at the Arroyo Park in Rancho Santa Fe on 14 October.
Shouldn't this be put in the Events forum?  There may be southern Californians that are new to the Group that don't know about it.

Looking for some help decoding this data plate for a 69 280SL.
Please take the time to block out the key codes listed on your data card, so others don't get keys made for your car.  This is a PUBLIC discussion forum.
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craZee

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Re: Data plate decoding
« Reply #5 on: August 02, 2023, 17:36:36 »
Thanks for the help, and the heads up about the key code! I'm getting this car ready to sell on Bring a Trailer. I will post a link when it goes live.

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Re: Data plate decoding
« Reply #6 on: August 02, 2023, 18:29:50 »
OK.  When you do, create a thread in our Commercial Advertising section:   https://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?board=19.0
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