Got it! The OA code must be Optional Axle since Fisher would need to install the positraction emblem on the dash. Wish somebody had a pic of the trunk lid or engine to verify the LA code.
1959-1963 cowl tags
- Thread starter Carl 1962
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There's another "OA" on a 59 which would have a positraction emblem on the dash if that's what it represents. I don't have a 59 assembly manual but my 60 AIM does not show the positraction emblem on the dash for RPO 675 limited slip axle so probably Fisher Body would have no need to code it in 1960 unless they needed it to remind them to install the paper posi sticker in the trunk and the tag on the axle.
Carl 1962
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Thanks Jerry, those two 60 sport coupes are effectively identical cars built at Flint and St Louis, same paint, interior and options, both 283 cars with tinted glass. As Cecil mentioned, the 58 (not a 59) has the OA code which is very common on 58's built at St Louis as 3 of the 4 tags I've recorded from St Louis have this code. Need more research on complete cars to confirm if it's for Optional Axle posi.
OK, looks like I misread that one. I thought it was 59 but on further examination (with my glasses on) it is a 58 so belay my last post.
I have searched my 58 and 60 AIMS and so far haven't found anything showing the Positraction emblem on the golvebox door on 58 or the dash on 59-60. I know I've seen it before and it is a real part but for some reason I can't find it.
I have searched my 58 and 60 AIMS and so far haven't found anything showing the Positraction emblem on the golvebox door on 58 or the dash on 59-60. I know I've seen it before and it is a real part but for some reason I can't find it.
62_Conv_2-4s
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I had an original 1958 348 tri-power impala that had factory Posi traction. Dated coded correct it matched the other dates of the car. There was NO Posi emblem on the dash. I found one at a swap meet and added it. I bought the entire glove box to get the Posi emblem so I had the correct hole pattern. This was many years ago and I no longer have the car. Not sure why there was no emblem on the dash. Mid year edition? Only certain assembly plants installed the emblem? Wish I still had the car. I will check my pics to see if I have a shot of the data tag. Sold it in a divorce. Damn women.
Im betting that is one tough emblem to find !
Heres one for you Carl
Carl 1962
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Daytona blue 2-door Belair sedan built 2nd week February 1964 at Flint with blue interior, 4-speed transmission, comfort and convenience groups A & B (day/night inside mirror and remote outside mirror (i think), 2-speed wiper/washer, trunk and back-up lights) and deluxe front seat belts.
Carl 1962
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Roman red 59 El Camino built at St Louis with gray interior, tinted glass, deluxe body equipment (fender spears, door arm rests, RH sun visor and cigarette lighter), deluxe steering wheel and foam front seat cushion.
Carl 1962
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I look forward to seeing it, might be anniversary gold.
Exactly and yes OS remote
Carl,
Here is the tag from my next project, to add to your collection.
Steven
Here is the tag from my next project, to add to your collection.
Steven
Carl heres the one from the race car.