I've seen stamping like that on the core support on last of mopars of that era. Don't think any were 999 codes.
I've heard one theory that it was a dealer ID marking thing.
Some dealerships would stamp cars with a 'lot number' when they arrived. This way, if a client was looking at a car, the salesperson would have the lot number & could grab the keys for a test drive & easy access to the paperwork required to sell the car.
Here is one on an original (standard paint color too) survivor.
I've seen stamping like that on the core support on last of mopars of that era. Don't think any were 999 codes.
I've heard one theory that it was a dealer ID marking thing.
Thanks guys for that information. I was searching high and low for a reference to a paint chip #136. I couldn't find anything.
It is weird to me that they would stamp the rad support to keep track of a car as you would have to open the hood to see the number. A paper sign hanging from the rear view mirror is how I have seen it done.
Makes sense that is was done for tracking as you guys are in different parts of the country. Thanks for putting that one to rest.
Dave
