Mecum Lot S115-DY LS6 trim tag opinions

**rubbinisracing** · #1 09-09-2012, 02:43 AM

I've never seen a special paint 70 Chevelle with anything other than -- or the Dupont paint code on the TT. This trim tag has "51" stamped for the paint code which would be correct for a 70 Camaro. Has anyone seen this before on a special paint 70 Chevelle. Does the TT look to be original?

**mockingbird812** · #2 09-09-2012, 03:46 AM

Never seen that either Howard, but haven't seen too mant "BT" built Chevelles. This car hi bid to $130K so some folks felt comfortable bidding on it (provided those are real bids, of course). That is strong money, IMO, for a coupe LS6.

Postsedan · #3 09-09-2012, 04:49 AM

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Dan

**mockingbird812** · #4 09-09-2012, 02:26 PM

<span style="font-size: 14pt">Dale Macintosh's <span style="font-style: italic">Chevelle Stuff</span> has these two examples and the following caption:</span>

<span style="font-style: italic"><span style="font-size: 14pt">"No examples have turned up yet for a special order paint Chevelle from Arlington so it is not certain if special paint would be indicated with a hyphen character or a blank space. "</span></span>

**rubbinisracing** · #5 09-09-2012, 03:59 PM

Not near as crisp embossed numbers as the DY car has! Why not emboss the "51" twice, or emboss the vinyl top code if it originally had one?

There was a color photocopy of the protecto-plate inside the rear glass, but the picture didn't turnout so well.

DaleM · #6 09-09-2012, 06:59 PM

Code 51 is also the 70 Corvette Daytona Yellow I believe. I suppose it's possible that Arlington might stamp the color code if it was still in the Chevrolet lineup (such as 51) but not having a top color like 51 51 seems odd. Have to see another Arlington tag or two with known special paint to really tell. Other than that, everything seems to be in the right place.

**1972convss454** · #7 09-10-2012, 02:29 AM

Did you happen to look at the Carolina Blue 70 at the auction? I think it was Arlington built. I have seen a 72 Carolina blue Arlington car and I know it had either -- or blank where the color code goes. It definitely did not have the actual code.

**rubbinisracing** · #8 09-10-2012, 04:47 AM

I saw the car but didn't take a close look.

**1972convss454** · #9 09-20-2012, 04:06 AM

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 1972convss454</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Did you happen to look at the Carolina Blue 70 at the auction? I think it was Arlington built. I have seen a 72 Carolina blue Arlington car and I know it had either -- or blank where the color code goes. It definitely did not have the actual code. </div></div>

Here is the Cowl Tag for the Carolina Blue car at the auction for comparison.

**rubbinisracing** · #10 09-20-2012, 06:00 AM

The trim tag for the DY LS6 has enough anomalies that raises doubts:

1. The body # of 01671 for a 01B car is out of line when compared to other tags on chevelestuff.com
2. The font for the embossed text that is specific to each car appears crisper and deeper than other examples of Arlington built cars on the same site
3. The manner in which the paint code is embossed is unike any known samples I have seen

I believe the car was consigned by Factory Muscle/Tommy Lee Austin

Link to pertinent page of Chevelle Stuff http://www.chevellestuff.net/1970/ch...tags/70-bt.htm

Does anyone happen to have the vin# so it can be posted within the thread? I did, but can't find it now.