Dead Horse #1: Option Sheets - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

red71cheyenne · 01-01-2007, 05:53 PM

Sorry to bring this up again, but I'm trying to redo my option sticker. I can't figure out how to read it. The example that Yukon has on his website begins with all 1's. For example: 145810 = WHT/RED ORANGE/ WHT/ I guess for paint code. On the Blazer, mine all start with 4's. My Green Vinyl Trim is code 4621HB. Another is 4AS3BA = REAR SEAT EQUIPMENT. Anyone deciphered how to read or duplicate these things accurately? I looked on OhioDans website at his option sheets, but they just confused me. Thanks and sorry again for dragging it to the top. Jeff.

Rod · 01-01-2007, 08:42 PM

on those 5 character rpo's the rpo is actually the 2nd, 3rd and 4th charcters.

so 4AS3BA is rpo code AS3

red71cheyenne · 01-01-2007, 09:23 PM

Thanks Rod, any idea about the rest of them? A 4 vice 1 and so on? Appreciate the help, Jeff.

see ten · 01-01-2007, 10:27 PM

Try sending a message to chipflyer, he seems to be pretty knowledgeable of the subject. Not to mention he is the only one I have seen able to pull off reproducing the SPID so that it looks original.

red71cheyenne · 01-01-2007, 10:55 PM

Thanks I'll try PM'ing him. Jeff.

chipflyer · 01-01-2007, 11:13 PM

Thanks See ten,
I can reproduce the labels but I have never come up with a good answer as to why some used 3, 6, or 7 characters in the option code. I have lots of original examples, most with just 3 characters but some that actually start with 04 or 4.
I had a few emails with Rod (the expert)about this subject awhile back and we never really came up with a good answer for the different codes. It might have been a factory thing, but if you get your restoration pack from GM it will only list the 3 character codes. I have found that sometimes the last 2 characters on the 6 digit codes are 2 letters and sometimes they are numbers.
I would love to know more about this subject myself.

Jeff

nandress · 01-01-2007, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by chipflyer

Thanks See ten,
I can reproduce the labels but I have never come up with a good answer as to why some used 3, 6, or 7 characters in the option code. I have lots of original examples, most with just 3 characters but some that actually start with 04 or 4.
I had a few emails with Rod (the expert)about this subject awhile back and we never really came up with a good answer for the different codes. It might have been a factory thing, but if you get your restoration pack from GM it will only list the 3 character codes. I have found that sometimes the last 2 characters on the 6 digit codes are 2 letters and sometimes they are numbers.
I would love to know more about this subject myself.

Jeff

Just out of curiosity, what program do you use to do this, and what font do you typically use?

chipflyer · 01-02-2007, 12:08 AM

There is no font available to duplicate the original characters, I have spent a considerable amount of time reproducing the original characters and use paint shop pro to create custom labels.

Jeff

01-01-2007, 08:42 PM	#2
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Re: Dead Horse #1: Option Sheets on those 5 character rpo's the rpo is actually the 2nd, 3rd and 4th charcters. so 4AS3BA is rpo code AS3 __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

01-01-2007, 09:23 PM	#3
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: Dead Horse #1: Option Sheets Thanks Rod, any idea about the rest of them? A 4 vice 1 and so on? Appreciate the help, Jeff. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

01-01-2007, 10:27 PM	#4
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Dead Horse #1: Option Sheets Try sending a message to chipflyer, he seems to be pretty knowledgeable of the subject. Not to mention he is the only one I have seen able to pull off reproducing the SPID so that it looks original.

01-01-2007, 10:55 PM	#5
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: Dead Horse #1: Option Sheets Thanks I'll try PM'ing him. Jeff. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

01-01-2007, 11:13 PM	#6
chipflyer Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Topeka, Ks Posts: 2,293	Re: Dead Horse #1: Option Sheets Thanks See ten, I can reproduce the labels but I have never come up with a good answer as to why some used 3, 6, or 7 characters in the option code. I have lots of original examples, most with just 3 characters but some that actually start with 04 or 4. I had a few emails with Rod (the expert)about this subject awhile back and we never really came up with a good answer for the different codes. It might have been a factory thing, but if you get your restoration pack from GM it will only list the 3 character codes. I have found that sometimes the last 2 characters on the 6 digit codes are 2 letters and sometimes they are numbers. I would love to know more about this subject myself. Jeff __________________ I'm not a pessimist, I'm just optimistic that bad things are going to happen. 1971 Cheyenne Super K10 - tilt, cruise, air, am/fm, tow hooks, factory buckets! 1986 Jeep J10 pickup, - 5.3L Vortec with 4L60e and NP241.

01-01-2007, 05:53 PM	#1
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Dead Horse #1: Option Sheets Sorry to bring this up again, but I'm trying to redo my option sticker. I can't figure out how to read it. The example that Yukon has on his website begins with all 1's. For example: 145810 = WHT/RED ORANGE/ WHT/ I guess for paint code. On the Blazer, mine all start with 4's. My Green Vinyl Trim is code 4621HB. Another is 4AS3BA = REAR SEAT EQUIPMENT. Anyone deciphered how to read or duplicate these things accurately? I looked on OhioDans website at his option sheets, but they just confused me. Thanks and sorry again for dragging it to the top. Jeff. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

01-02-2007, 12:08 AM	#8
chipflyer Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Topeka, Ks Posts: 2,293	Re: Dead Horse #1: Option Sheets There is no font available to duplicate the original characters, I have spent a considerable amount of time reproducing the original characters and use paint shop pro to create custom labels. Jeff __________________ I'm not a pessimist, I'm just optimistic that bad things are going to happen. 1971 Cheyenne Super K10 - tilt, cruise, air, am/fm, tow hooks, factory buckets! 1986 Jeep J10 pickup, - 5.3L Vortec with 4L60e and NP241.



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