4onthefloor69

my 69 442 convertible has "-B" paint code. B i believe is for the black top.

not sure about the -

J-(Chicago)

I believe the - signifies a custom color. Like if you wanted 68 camaro "hugger orange" or Toronado "Kashmir copper", instead of cutlass "bittersweet" on your order. Not 100% but I believe that is the case.

Pacecar

J is right - It signifies a special order paint. Or sometimes, if a car was to have stripes or other painted trim , the dash would signify that these were to be changed. Either eliminated or color changed

Allan R

Yes, special order or 'extra cost' as the dealer guide describes it. But it has nothing to do with stripes or elimination of stripes. That's in a different section of the build sheet, not the cowl tag.

Code B for 1969 verts lists the ragtop as being Gold.

Most notable of the - - cars is the 1970 Rallye 350. The paint code on them is - - which is a Sebring yellow (code 51 is identified as 'special order/extra cost') I'm sure the list could be extended to other brand colors as well.