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What do the numbers mean?
« on: April 18, 2009, 05:10:59 PM »
o.k, I'm a KF newbie, haha, Can you KF expertx tell me what these numbers mean? From my I.D. plate, it says 532 ( 53 Manhattan ) body 1, ( 4 door? ) paint 443 (repainted a bit darker than original green - 1 repaint ) trim 5303, I.R. 37, DR 1, TR 6, BODY #6552, SERIEL# 007161, Also has 2 other #'s, 30   166.  Thanks, for the info, Has the 3 speed overdrive, & oil bath. Not sure how to post pictures, seems to be to big for post. you can see on my web site. www.orphanauto.webs.com thanks...
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Re: What do the numbers mean?
« Reply #1 on: April 18, 2009, 11:08:52 PM »
532=53 Manhattan; 1=4-door sedan; 443=Stardust Ivory over Jade Green Metallic; 5303=Jade Green Luxura (seat inserts) and Bleached Bambu Vinyl; IP (not IR) 37=interior paint, Jade Green Metallic; TR 6=Overdrive; Body numbers started at 1001 as did serial numbers (i.e. 001001).  There are some members here who can probaly tell you what date your car rolled fo the assembly line.

By the way great looking car, enjoy it!
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Re: What do the numbers mean?
« Reply #2 on: April 18, 2009, 11:37:11 PM »
Great looking Kaiser!
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Re: What do the numbers mean?
« Reply #3 on: April 19, 2009, 03:25:00 PM »
wow, thanks so much for the info. I checked and it is in the registry from the gentleman I bought the car from. It would be nice to know what day the car rolled off the assembly line. thanks again...
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Re: What do the numbers mean?
« Reply #4 on: April 19, 2009, 10:14:49 PM »
Ron, make sure you send the Handbook Editor the change in ownership so it shows your name now.  We want more pics on your web site!  PS, have you joined the Kaiser Frazer Owners Club yet?  Mike
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Re: What do the numbers mean?
« Reply #5 on: April 20, 2009, 08:36:35 AM »
Thanks, Yes I did join the club, I just received the Kalander, and the news letters, ect.. very good. I really enjoy them. I will let them know I am the new owner. What are the 2 other numbers "30" and "166" Would still like to know what day it came of the line if possible. Thanks, oh, I am trying to get more pictures on my web site, waiting for a nice day to take more pictures. thanks. Ron...
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Re: What do the numbers mean?
« Reply #6 on: April 20, 2009, 09:13:21 PM »
Ron, on the day you car was produced, it was the 166th car on page 30 of the build list.  Not worth much I know, but what the heck!
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Re: What do the numbers mean?
« Reply #7 on: April 23, 2009, 10:26:11 PM »
I checked out your website and I love the '40 Packard--WOW!
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