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Fender Tag - Different color than car? #125803 09/24/08 06:42 PM 09/24/08 06:42 PM
Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 279 Hayes, Virginia Winston OP enthusiast
Winston OP enthusiast Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 279 Hayes, Virginia	I have a Challenger that has a blue fender tag, yet the car is green. Has anyone else heard of a fender tag being a different color than the car? It's a '74 model. The car is on Ebay, and I received this question about it and don't know the answer. Any information on this would be appreciated. 4707912-challytag.JPG (124 downloads) Winston '71 Barracuda Gran Coupe

Re: Fender Tag - Different color than car? [Re: Winston] #125804 09/24/08 06:47 PM 09/24/08 06:47 PM
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69CoronetRT master Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 8,948 Harlan, Iowa	Do the last six digits on the bottom line of the tag match the VIN tag on the dash? The hose is covering the exterior color code so it's hard to determine the original color of the car that goes with the tag. Seeking: 1969 St. Louis plant VINs, SPD, and VONs. Over 2,000 thanks to you!

Re: Fender Tag - Different color than car? [Re: Winston] #125805 09/24/08 06:48 PM 09/24/08 06:48 PM
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 21,825 Kirkland, Washington Pacnorthcuda Too Many Posts
Pacnorthcuda Too Many Posts Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 21,825 Kirkland, Washington	Does the VIN sequence (last 6 digits) match the VIN on the dash, the title, the door tag, and the body stampings?

Re: Fender Tag - Different color than car? [Re: Pacnorthcuda] #125806 09/24/08 06:54 PM 09/24/08 06:54 PM
Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 279 Hayes, Virginia Winston OP enthusiast
Winston OP enthusiast Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 279 Hayes, Virginia	Yes, everything matches on the car. The color code is KG2 on the fender tag and car. Winston '71 Barracuda Gran Coupe

Re: Fender Tag - Different color than car? [Re: Winston] #125807 09/24/08 06:57 PM 09/24/08 06:57 PM
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GODSCOUNTRY340 master Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,512 God's Country Maryland	At the factory the fender tag is attached with one screw, the painter painted the tag with the car ( the same color as the car), lifted the tag up at the loose end and painted under it. Then the tag is pushed back down and attached with the other unpainted screw. I love the smell of Deer guts in the morning, it smells like... VICTORY!

Re: Fender Tag - Different color than car? [Re: Winston] #125808 09/24/08 07:01 PM 09/24/08 07:01 PM
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 21,825 Kirkland, Washington Pacnorthcuda Too Many Posts
Pacnorthcuda Too Many Posts Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 21,825 Kirkland, Washington	Does the car appear to be a repaint? I am not sure what color KG2 is (others will chime in shortly) so I can say if that tag (or car) could be KG2 (I don't think the tag is because blues were B3, B5, B7) The left hand screw (covered by the PS Hose) should be painted...is it? What color? FOr whatever reason (and without more info) I am thinking your TAG was repainted ! (???)

Re: Fender Tag - Different color than car? [Re: Winston] #125809 09/24/08 07:15 PM 09/24/08 07:15 PM
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 21,825 Kirkland, Washington Pacnorthcuda Too Many Posts
Pacnorthcuda Too Many Posts Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 21,825 Kirkland, Washington	You sure about the KG2??? The paint code is the first sequence (all the way on the left) 2nd row up from the bottom----thats says "KG2"? (just checking)

Re: Fender Tag - Different color than car? [Re: Pacnorthcuda] #125810 09/24/08 07:16 PM 09/24/08 07:16 PM
Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 279 Hayes, Virginia Winston OP enthusiast
Winston OP enthusiast Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 279 Hayes, Virginia	I appreciate all the replies and helpful info. KG2 is for Frosty Green Metallic. The blue on the tag appears to be the same color blue found on the 318 engine. Here is a pic I just took. The left screw is a little smaller than the right screw. The screw on the right appears to be more 'brown' or rusty. 4707987-CopyofP9240003.JPG (176 downloads) Winston '71 Barracuda Gran Coupe

Re: Fender Tag - Different color than car? [Re: Winston] #125811 09/24/08 07:27 PM 09/24/08 07:27 PM
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 21,825 Kirkland, Washington Pacnorthcuda Too Many Posts
Pacnorthcuda Too Many Posts Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 21,825 Kirkland, Washington	Fair enough. The only explaination is the fender tag was repainted by a previous owner. Probably not real wise, but it happens (better than NO tag!!!) Shouldn't alarm potential bidders, once its explained that the numbers all match. (I don't know about engine tranny etc....but the tag/decal/title numbers match.

Re: Fender Tag - Different color than car? [Re: Pacnorthcuda] #125812 09/24/08 07:36 PM 09/24/08 07:36 PM
Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 279 Hayes, Virginia Winston OP enthusiast
Winston OP enthusiast Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 279 Hayes, Virginia	Really appreciate the input. Yeah, all the numbers match, and it wouldn't surprise me if the broadcast sheet happened to be in the car. I've never looked, but the car is extra clean. Thanks again for all the help. Winston Winston '71 Barracuda Gran Coupe

Re: Fender Tag - Different color than car? [Re: Winston] #125813 09/25/08 08:41 AM 09/25/08 08:41 AM
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cataclysm80 master C Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,165 Florida	That's interesting. Tav

Re: Fender Tag - Different color than car? [Re: cataclysm80] #125814 09/25/08 10:13 AM 09/25/08 10:13 AM
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A12 Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,514 N.E. OHIO, USA	strange, there doesn't appear to be a crease on that tag in the upper left corner where it would have been bent?

Re: Fender Tag - Different color than car? [Re: A12] #125815 09/25/08 10:16 AM 09/25/08 10:16 AM
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70challrtse super gas Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,852 Dallas, TX	Quote: strange, there doesn't appear to be a crease on that tag in the upper left corner where it would have been bent? That's what I was thinking.

Re: Fender Tag - Different color than car? [Re: GODSCOUNTRY340] #125816 09/25/08 11:18 AM 09/25/08 11:18 AM
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DPelletier I Live Here D Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 15,134 Kelowna, B.C. Canada	Quote: At the factory the fender tag is attached with one screw, the painter painted the tag with the car ( the same color as the car), lifted the tag up at the loose end and painted under it. Then the tag is pushed back down and attached with the other unpainted screw. Sometimes. My Lynch Rd. 1970 Superbee had the tag painted off the car (likely hung inside) and then fastened to the fender with two unpainted screws. Dave 1970 Super Bee 440 Six Pack 1974 'Cuda 2008 Ram 3500 Diesel 2006 Ram 3500 Diesel 2004.5 Ram 2500 Diesel 2003 Ram 3500 Diesel 2006 Durango Limited [url] http://1970superbee.piczo.com [/url]

Re: Fender Tag - Different color than car? [Re: DPelletier] #125817 09/25/08 11:22 AM 09/25/08 11:22 AM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,527 minnesota Kirby pro stock
Kirby pro stock Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,527 minnesota	I see the code V1G on the tag. Gator Grain roofs had to only offered with certain colors- and doubt blue of any shade would be one of them. Not sure if this helps.

Re: Fender Tag - Different color than car? [Re: Kirby] #125818 09/25/08 12:18 PM 09/25/08 12:18 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 11,022 Farmington, CT KISSAlien I Live Here
KISSAlien I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 11,022 Farmington, CT	Actually for 1974 V1G was a green vinyl top. They switched over from using F in their paint codes too.

Re: Fender Tag - Different color than car? [Re: KISSAlien] #125819 09/25/08 12:52 PM 09/25/08 12:52 PM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,527 minnesota Kirby pro stock
Kirby pro stock Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,527 minnesota	Didn't catch that it was a 74- oops

Re: Fender Tag - Different color than car? [Re: 70challrtse] #125820 09/25/08 02:20 PM 09/25/08 02:20 PM
Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,165 Florida C cataclysm80 master
cataclysm80 master C Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,165 Florida	Quote: Quote: strange, there doesn't appear to be a crease on that tag in the upper left corner where it would have been bent? That's what I was thinking. I think the LA plant is one of the plants that bent the tag up. LA only made E bodies in 1970. This car was built in Hamtramck which is the only E body plant 71-74. I don't recall seeing any Hamtramck fender tags that are bent on the corner as described. Tav

Re: Fender Tag - Different color than car? [Re: Kirby] #125821 09/25/08 03:38 PM 09/25/08 03:38 PM
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62maxwgn master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 9,436 Blair County,PA	Gator grain on a frinds B3 T/A.

Re: Fender Tag - Different color than car? [Re: 62maxwgn] #125822 09/25/08 04:17 PM 09/25/08 04:17 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 11,022 Farmington, CT KISSAlien I Live Here
KISSAlien I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 11,022 Farmington, CT	It was available on all the blues (EB3, EB5 and EB7) depending on the interior color.

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