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Question: C3 Interior code/Paint Codes

maxuk1981

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1981 Metallic Maroon Coupe
Hi from across the pond in the freezing UK.
Your assistance please if possible.
I am about to change the seat covers in my 81 C3.
The interior is Dark Red
The issue I have is that the code stamped on the ID plate on the drivers side says :-

741

My 81 was made in August 81 at the Bowling Green Plant.
Production number 105140




I wonder if you can answer me a question on my 81 Vette.

My interior code on the plate says

741 80L 80U 98M E



80L 80U 98M E is the exterior paint

741 is the interior colour.



But I only find that 742 is the interior code for Dark Red.



So why does mine say 741 ???

Any ideas anybody???

Cheers
Max
 
If I have my facts straight, Bowling Green built cars with leather had a 1 as the final digit, whereas St. Louis cars had a 2.

741 would be correct for your car then.
 
If I have my facts straight, Bowling Green built cars with leather had a 1 as the final digit, whereas St. Louis cars had a 2.

741 would be correct for your car then.

Cheers Mikey that helps me to understand it better
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To further cloud issue, the numeric 1s in the codes can also be alpha Is. Regardless, Mike is correct; either indicates stock leather upholstery.

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Seats

Cheers Mike.
The seats are currently stock OEM
Vinyl skirts with Leather panels.

Excellent info.:thumb
 
Correct. Stock leather upholstery had leather seating surfaces with matching vinyl skirts. It was not 100% leather.
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