First Digit: Indentifies the country in which the vehicle was built.
1 = U.S.A.
Second Digit: Identifies the Manufacturer.
G = General Motors
Third Digit: Identifies the automotive division.
2 = Pontiac
Fourth Digit: Identifies the restraint system type.
A = Non-passive restraint or manaul seat belts
Fifth Digit: Identifies the series.
S = Firebird Base Model
W = Firebird Trans Am
X = Firebird S/E
Sixth and Seventh Digit: Identifies the body type.
87 = 2-Door Coupe
Eighth Digit: Identifies the engine.
F,2 = 151 CID, 2.5L, 4-Cyc., TBI
1 = 173 CID, 2.8L, V6
L = 173 CID, 2.8, 2 BC (Chevy)
H = 305 CID, 5.0L, 4BC V8
S = 305 CID, 5.0L, TBI V8
Ninth Digit: Identifies the check digit.
Tenth Digit: Identifies the model year.
C = 1983
Eleventh Digit: Identifies the assembly plant.
N = Norwood
L = Van Nuys
Last Six Digits: Represent the basic production numbers, 100001/up
Body Number Plate
The Body Number Plate indentifies the model year, car division, series, style, body assembly
plant, body number, trim combination, paint codes amd build date. The plate is located under the
hood on the radiator cross support.
(need picture of the body number plate)
Example:
D Model Year 1983
09D Build Date September 4th Week
2 Car Division Pontiac
FS Series Firebird
87 Body Style 2-Door Coupe
N Assembly Plant Van Nuys, CA
100001 Body Number
17R Interior Trim Dark Charcoal Vinyl
19L Lower Body Color Black
19U Upper Body Color Black
E Paint Tpye Enamel
AR9 Seat Type Recliner Bucket Seats
Build Date
The Build Date indicates the month and week the car was built.
Code Month Code Month
01 JAN A 1ST
02 FEB B 2ND
03 MAR C 3RD
04 APR D 4TH
05 MAY E 5TH
06 JUN
07 JUL
08 AUG
09 SEP
10 OCT
11 NOV
12 DEC
Style Number
The Style Number is a combination of the make, series and body style.
Style Code
Firebird Hardtop Coupe 2FS87
Trans Am Hardtop Coupe 2FW87
Firebird S/E 2FX87
Assemlby Plant
The Assemlby Plant code indicates where the car was built.
Assembly Plant Code
Norwood N
Van Nuys L
Body Number
The Body Number is the production serial number of the body.
Trim Number
The Trim Number indicates the interior trim color and material.
Color Cloth Vinyl Leather Code
Dark Charcoal X 17R
Dark Charcoal X 17B,17C
Dark Royal Blue X 22R
Dark Royal Blue X 22B,22C
Light Sand Gray X 60R
Light Sand Gray X 60B,60C*
Camel Tan X 64R
Camel Tan X 64B,64C*
Camel Tan X 642*
Camel Tan X 643**
Dark Briar Brown X 67R
Dark Briar Brown X 67B,57C*
Dark Briar Brown X 672*
* Custom
**Recaro
Paint Code
The Paint Code indicates the exterior paint color. A two part paint code indicates the bottom and top colors.
Color Code
White 11
Silver Sand Irid 15
Black 19
Light Royal Blue Irid 22
Medium Dark Royal Blue 27
Gold Metallic 55
Light Briar Brown Irid 62
Dark Briar Brown Irid 67
Spectra Red 75
Dark Sand gray Metallic 82
Paint Type Code
The Paint Type Code indicates what type of paint was used on the car.
Type Code
Lacquer L
Enamel E
Water W
Seat Type Code
The Seat Type Code indicates the type of seats installed in the car.
Type Code
Recliner Bucket AR9
Articulating Bucket AQ9
(Full P&D Slide)
Transmissions:
Turbo Hydra-Matic 200
Transimission code is lcoated below the build date code on an identification plate, on the right side
of the transmission Cast. The number indicates the model year, vechile application and month
and day produced.
The Build Date Code
starts with the Julian date (day of the year) on which 1983 production started. The build date code
continues with the Julian date until December 31 (365). The sequence then continues until the end
of the 1982 production.
NOTE:
In addition to the vehicle application and Julian build date code, Hydra Matic Division also includes
the model year, model and sequence number.
Example: 82CN6697
83..........Model (1983)
CN..........173 CID Application
6697........Production Sequence Number
Model Codes:
Code CID Comments
C7 305
CK 305 4BC
CN 173
PS 151
The 700R4 Automatic
Transmission code is located on the right rear oil pan rail and includes the year, model, Julian uild date and shift built.
Model Codes:
Code CID
3 Model Year (1983)
YP 305 CID Application
267 Julian Date
A* Shift Built (1st)
*A&B-First Shift
C&H-Second Shift
D-Day
N-Night
Code CID
PQ 151
YF 305
YG 305
YH 173
YP 305
The Build Date Code
Starts with the Julian date (day of the year) on which 1983 production started. The build date code
continues with the Julian date until December 31 (365). The sequence then continues until the
end of the 1983 production. EXAMPLE: January 20, 1983 would translate to a build date code of 385.
Note:
In addition to the transmission production code number, all passenger cars have a portion of the
vehicle identification number stamped on the transmission. The condensed vehicle identification
number consists of the division identification number, model year, assembly plant designation and
vehicle build sequence number.
Note:
In addition to the transmission production code number, all passenger cars have a portion of the
vehicle identification number stamped on the transmission. The condensed vehicle identification
number consists of the division identification number, model year, assembly plant designation and
vehicle build sequence number.
The Rear Axle Code
Is a two letter code stamped on the front passenger side of the axle tube or on an identification tag
attached to the carrier cover. It identifies that axle code ratio and if the axle is equipped with the
Safe-T-Track option.
Code Ratio Year Locking
JF 2.93 83
JJ 2.73 82
JK 3.73 83
KF 2.93 83
PY 3.08 83
KG 3.08 83
JG 3.08 83
PZ 3.23 83
KH 3.23 83
JZ 3.23 83
JH 3.23 83
JQ 3.73 83 YES
PW 2.73 83 YES
PX 2.93 83 YES
PQ 3.73 83 YES
JY 3.08 83 YES
PY 3.08 83 YES
PZ 3.23 83 YES
JR 3.43 83 YES
Regular Production Options (RPO)
Description Code
6-Way Power Drivers Seat AC3
Custom Seat Belts AK1
Adjustable Custom Seats - Lear Siegler AQ9
Bucket Seats - Reclining AR9
Door Locks AU3
Glass, Soft Ray, All Windows AO1
Windows, Power A31
Remote Control Deck Lid Release A90
Added Acoustical Insulation BS1
Roof Drip Moldings BX5
Luxury Trim Group B20
Mats, Carpeted Front Floor B34
Mats, Carpeted Rear Floor B35
Luggage Compartment Trim B48
Custom Exterior Group B57
Moldings, Roof Drip B80
Moldings, Vinyl Bodyside B84
Moldings, Door Edge Gaurd B91
Bright Door Edge Gaurds (Base) B93
Hatch Roof w/removable Glass Panels CC1
Controlled-cycle Windshield Wipers CD4
Rear Window Wiper - Washer System C25
Electirc Rear Window Defrost C49
Custom Air Conditioning C60
Dome Reading Lamp C95
Sport OSRV Mirrors DG7
Hood Applique DX1
Mirror, Visor Vanity, RH D34
Mirror, Dual Sport OSRV D35
Cargo Security Screen D42
Spoiler, Rear Deck Lid D53
Spoiler, Rear Deck D80
Limited Slip Differential Axle G80
Power Disc Brakes, front and rear J65
Cruise COntrol w/Resume Feature K35
Heavy-duty Generator, 85 amp K99
Engine, 173 CID, 2.8L V6, 2BC LC1
Engine, 305 CID, 5.0L V8, 4BC LG4
Engine, 151 CID, 2.5L L-4 LQ9
Engine, 305 CID, 5.0L V8, Dual E.F.I. Package LU5
Transmission, 4 Speed w/Torq Clutch MD8
Transmission, 5-Speed Manual MM5
Transmission, Automatic MX1
Steering Wheel, Leather wrapped NP5
Locking Fuel Filler Door NO9
Wheels, 15 x 7" Finned Turbo Cast - Alum N24
Steering Wheel - Tilt N33
Wheels, Cast Aluminum N90
Wire Wheel Covers w/Locking Package N91
Wheel Locking Package PB4
Rally V Wheel Covers PE5
Wheel Trim Rings P06
Tires, 195/75R14 Whitewall Steel-Belted Radial QVJ
Tires, 195/75R14 White Letter - Steel Belted QXQ
Tires, 195/75R14 Blackwall Steel Belted Radial QXV
Tires, 205/75R14 Blackwall Steel Belted Radial QYA
Tires, 205/75R14 Whitewall Steel-Belted Radial QYC
Lamp group TR9
Battery, Heavy Duty UA1
Digital Quartz Clock UE8
Delco ETR Am-FM Stereo w/Digital Clock UL1
Delco AM w/Digital Clock UL6
Dual Front and Rear Speakers UP8
Rally and Instrument Panel Tach Gauges U21
Delco AM Radio System U63
Power Antenna U75
Delco AM/FM Stereo UU6
Delco ETR Stereo AM/FM UU7
Delco ETR Stereo w/o clock UU9
Special Performance Package WS6
