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 car line.
F = Firebird
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.
2 = 151 CID, 2.5L, 4-Cyc., TBI
S = 173 CID, 2.8L, V-6, M.F.I (Chevy) H = 305 CID, 5.0L, 4BC V8
G = 305 CID, 5.0L, V8 BC, High Output F = 305 CID, 5.0, V-8, M.F.I., w/AT (Chevy)
Ninth Digit: Identifies the check digit.
Tenth Digit: Identifies the model year.
F = 1985
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:
F Model Year 1985
09D Build Date September 4th Week
2 Car Division Pontiac
FW Series Trans Am
87 Body Style 2-Door Coupe
N Assembly Plant Van Nuys, CA
100001 Body Number
62B Interior Trim Light Saddle Cloth
11L Lower Body Color White
11U Upper Body color White
W Paint Tpye Water
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
Black X 19R
Black X 19B,19C
Camel X X 62R
Camel X 62B,62C*,62D*#
Camel X 622
Russet X 68R
Russet X 68B, 68C*
Medium Dark Carmine X 72R
Medium Dark Carmine X 72B, 72C*
Medium Dark Gray X 82R
Medium Dark Gray X 82B, 82C
Medium Dark Gray X 822
* Custom
# Deluxe
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 Metallic 12
Medium Gray Metallic 15
Black 19
Dark Blue 26
Bright Blue Metallic 30E
Bright Blue metallic 30W
Yellow Gold 50
Yellow Beige 54
Light Chestnut Metallic 60E
Light Chestnut Metallic 60W
Russet Metallic 69E
Russet Metallic 69W
Spectra Red 75
Dark Red 78
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:
The Build Date Code
starts with the Julian date (day of the year) on which 1985 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.
The 700R4 Automatic:
Transmission code is located on the right rear oil pan rail and includes the year, model, Julian
build date and shift built.
Example:5YP267A
5 Model Year (1985)
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
Y8 305
YF 305
YP 305
YW 305
YX 173
YZ 305
The Build Date Code
Starts with the Julian date (day of the year) on which 1985 production started. The build date code
continues with the Julian date until December 31 (365). The sequence then continues until the end
of the 1985 production. EXAMPLE: January 20, 1985 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.
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
9XB 3.08 85
9XO 3.08 85
8XC 3.27 85
8JC 3.42 85
8KA 3.42 85
8JD 3.42 85
9PE 3.42 85
8KB 3.73 85
8XD 3.27 85 YES
8XV 3.27 85 YES
8XQ 3.45 85 YES
8XW 3.45 85 YES
8XR 3.70 85 YES
8XX 3.70 85 YES
8JB 3.23 85
8JP 3.08 85 YES
8JQ 3.23 85 YES
8JS 3.73 85 YES
8KR 3.08 85
8PP 3.08 85 YES
8PQ 3.23 85 YES
8PR 3.42 85 YES
8PS 3.73 85 YES
8XB 3.08 85
8XO 3.08 85 YES
8XU 3.08 85 YES
Regular Production Options (RPO)
Description Code
Hood Applique DX1
Mirror, Visor Vanity, RH D34
Mirror, Dual Sport OSRV D35
Spoiler, Rear Deck D80
Custom 2 Tone Paint D84
Stripe, Vinyl D98
Limited Slip Differential Axle G80
Power Disc Brakes, front and rear J65
Engine Block Heater K05
Cruise Control w/Resume feature K22
Cruise Control w/Resume Feature K34
Engine, 2.8L, V6 K64
Engine, 305 CID, 5.0L V8, 4BC LG4
Engine, 151 CID, 2.5L L-4 LQ9
Engine, 5.0L, V-8, High Output L69
Transmission, 4 Speed Manual MM4
Transmission, 5-Speed Manual MM5
Transmission, Automatic, 4Spd w/Torque MX0
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
Wheels, Custom Wheel Covers N96
Wheels, Custom Wheel Covers P02
Wheel Trim Rings P06
Wheel Locking Package PB4
Wheel Locking Package PC2
Diamond Spoke Cast Aluminum Wheel PE1
Tires, P245/50VR16 Steel Belted Blackwalls QDZ
Tires, P205/70R14 Steel Belted Blackwalls QHX
Tires, P195/75R14 Steel Belted Blackwalls QMW
Tires, P195/75R14 Steel Belted Blackwalls QMX
Tires, P205/70R14 Steel Belted Whte Ltrs QHW
Tires, P215/65R15 Steel BeltedWhte Ltrs QYH
Lamp group TR9
Battery, Heavy Duty UA1
Delco Am/Fm Stereo w/Clock UL1
Delco Am/Fm Stereo w/seek-scan UM6
6 Speaker Sub Woofer UQ7
Delco Touch Control UT4
Delco Am/Fm Stereo w/graphic Eq UX1
Delco Am/Fm Stereo Radio w/clock UU9
Rally and Instrument Panel Tach Gauges U21
Delco AM Radio System U63
Power Antenna U75
Heavy Duty cooling V08
Front License Plate Mounting VK3
Special Performance Package WS6
Aero Package W51
Rally Tuned Suspension Y99
Resources:
Amos Press Inc. Catalog of FIREBIRD ID Numbers 1967-1993
