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Title: Numbers from our 50 Kaiser
Post by: jreeder41 on September 27, 2008, 10:21:12 AM

model 511
body 1
paint 370
trim 1130

dr 1
tr 2
ag1

131  1373

Body 5111-29201

Is there decoders online? If not can someone decode this? Thanks in advance.

Jon

Title: Re: Numbers from our 50 Kaiser
Post by: Weaz on September 27, 2008, 01:42:42 PM

model 511 - 1951 Kaiser Special
body 1 - four door
paint 370 - Mariner gray
trim 1130 - Explorer gray Richmond

dr 1 - Delivery Region U.S.
tr 2 - three speed transmission
ag1 - Accessory Group 1 (directional signals, oil bath air cleaner)

131  1373 - schedule and item number refer to the car's position on the assembly line

The info to decode these numbers is found in the book 'The Last Onslaught on Detroit'

Title: Re: Numbers from our 50 Kaiser
Post by: jreeder41 on September 28, 2008, 09:38:52 AM

Thanks you for the info! I will have to find and purchase that book.

Title: Re: Numbers from our 50 Kaiser
Post by: Weaz on September 28, 2008, 02:16:48 PM

It's a great resource. They sometimes show up on eBay, but I think I found mine used on Amazon.