Numbers in trunk rail ... 1969 Nova

[RAII4speed]

Can anyone tell me what these numbers in the trunk rail of my 1969 Nova represent? THANKS

[396L78canuck]

Looks like you have the original quarters. My 70 Nova SS also has a set of numbers which I suspect is the part number. Lets see what the Nova experts say.Bob

[68bronze]

hi see if they match your vin#?????

[RAII4speed]

hi see if they match your vin#?????

No they are not a VIN#
anyone know ?

[Steve Shauger]

They are not VIN derivatives, they are model/series stampings, and may include plant and date coding.

[Crush]

How do you decode?

[69novamanrick]

I believe those are component part numbers from assembly, like the stamped number on the outer wheel housings near the shock, the under dash frame work, and so forth. My 69 Nova also has stamped numbers on the rear frame rails. I noticed them when it was on a rotisserie and the undercarriage was stripped clean.

[m22mike]

They are not VIN derivatives, they are model/series stampings, and may include plant and date coding.

What Steve said,