1954 - 1956 Cowl Tag Decoding - For Review
February 13th, 2024, 08:02 AM
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1954 - 1956 Cowl Tag Decoding - For Review
Worked on this off and on for a few months. I used many sources including the original dealer brochures. Been a fun project. Need more sets of eyes on this, please send me comments for typos and/or inaccuracies.
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/b1nee...vc0ukuel9&dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/b1nee...vc0ukuel9&dl=0
February 13th, 2024, 09:51 AM
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Excellent document. Nicely done.
This is only a comment on nomenclature. You identified Interior Trim Code (D) & you identified Paint Color Code (E). I understand Interior Trim Code represents both color & fabric.
Under Vehicle Options (F/G) you reference (E) as "exterior paint code":
"If a particular vehicle was to be built with optional equipment, the codes for these extras would be stamped below the exterior paint code."
Perhaps I'm being picky, none-the-less you (instead) might change Paint Color Code (E) to Exterior Paint Color Code.
Under 1955 Olds Paint Color Codes I believe correct formatting is to employ the plural instead of singular. A single body line (singular noun) and a single molding (singular noun); however, both (together) represents the plural and themselves would be correct. Or, changing the construct of the sentence you might reference the singular by stating: "Each body line and each molding lent itself"
"the body lines and moldings lentitself"
Under same section (1955 Olds Paint Color Codes) you state:
"In general, the first code was the low body color which usually included the rear quarter panels and the deck lid." I believe the term "low" should be changed to "lower".
Only suggestions....
This is only a comment on nomenclature. You identified Interior Trim Code (D) & you identified Paint Color Code (E). I understand Interior Trim Code represents both color & fabric.
Under Vehicle Options (F/G) you reference (E) as "exterior paint code":
"If a particular vehicle was to be built with optional equipment, the codes for these extras would be stamped below the exterior paint code."
Perhaps I'm being picky, none-the-less you (instead) might change Paint Color Code (E) to Exterior Paint Color Code.
Under 1955 Olds Paint Color Codes I believe correct formatting is to employ the plural instead of singular. A single body line (singular noun) and a single molding (singular noun); however, both (together) represents the plural and themselves would be correct. Or, changing the construct of the sentence you might reference the singular by stating: "Each body line and each molding lent itself"
"the body lines and moldings lentitself"
Under same section (1955 Olds Paint Color Codes) you state:
"In general, the first code was the low body color which usually included the rear quarter panels and the deck lid." I believe the term "low" should be changed to "lower".
Only suggestions....
February 13th, 2024, 11:40 AM
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February 13th, 2024, 01:23 PM
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I hope Post #5 caught you in time before you finalized your document & moved it over to your website. 
I have familiarity with site building, navigation, etc. I could see when you were making changes to the document on Dropbox, I could also see you employed Excel to create your tables. Little tricks. I like your website.
I have familiarity with site building, navigation, etc. I could see when you were making changes to the document on Dropbox, I could also see you employed Excel to create your tables. Little tricks. I like your website.
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