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Old June 16th, 2011, 10:07 AM
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55 Olds Trim Tag Decoding

I've attached a picture of my trim tag (1955 S-88 4DR HT) - Anyone out there know how to decode the stuff circled in RED? The service manual tells you what the other codes are (paint, body, etc..), but the ACC and Trim Codes are not there - or maybe point me to an accessible source?

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Old June 16th, 2011, 11:12 AM
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U2 = 4 way power seat

Still searching for the rest....
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Old June 16th, 2011, 11:21 AM
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Very cool...and it does have that - what is the resource for this?

Thanks - maybe I could have posted it as a Trivia Question

(although since I don't know the answer I'd never know who was right!)
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Old June 16th, 2011, 11:24 AM
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http://forums.aaca.org/f138/55-starf...ag-255498.html

If you join AACA you can submit a request form from their extensive library for them to copy some docs for you.

http://www.aacalibrarycatalog.org/op...1955%29%280%29
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I never realized that -
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Old June 16th, 2011, 11:59 AM
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Not sure what they charge but I'm sure it's worth it. It is free to join though.
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parts and acc catalog body editon

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and trim # 371
is ivory leather "bolster" black pattern cloth
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Olds Dad, Item #3 could be for accessory group (or package) number 3 (from dealer show-room book), which included heater & defroster, deluxe radio, rear seat speaker, windshield washer, deluxe steering wheel, clock, tilting rear view mirror, autronic-eye, oil filter, exhaust tip deflector, visor mounted vanity mirror, and lights for backup, hand brake warning, front seat courtesy, trunk, underhood and glovebox. Rear fender panels (skirts) are also listed in this group but with the tear-drop rear fender cutout on the Holiday sedans, it probably was not actually included.
Also, from an Olds factory car and accessory price list dated Nov. 3, 1954 the following:
K3: padded instrument panel
U2: 4-way electric seat adjuster
U4: electric window lifts (4 windows)
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Awesome info guys!
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Wow...I didn't realize you had posted this info...must have missed the email notification - thank you all so much - this is very very helpful.
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Old September 16th, 2011, 11:39 AM
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This group exactly describes my car...thank you (again) Dave.
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Olds Dad, Item #3 could be for accessory group (or package) number 3 (from dealer show-room book), which included heater & defroster, deluxe radio, rear seat speaker, windshield washer, deluxe steering wheel, clock, tilting rear view mirror, autronic-eye, oil filter, exhaust tip deflector, visor mounted vanity mirror, and lights for backup, hand brake warning, front seat courtesy, trunk, underhood and glovebox. Rear fender panels (skirts) are also listed in this group but with the tear-drop rear fender cutout on the Holiday sedans, it probably was not actually included.
Also, from an Olds factory car and accessory price list dated Nov. 3, 1954 the following:
K3: padded instrument panel
U2: 4-way electric seat adjuster
U4: electric window lifts (4 windows)
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Paint 'em??

Incidentally - do any of you know if the cowl tags are supposed to be painted or are they supposed to be the bare aluminum?
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All mine are painted the cowl color. DMc
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Mine are also painted cowl color ... Tedd
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trim codes

Originally Posted by GAOldsman
http://forums.aaca.org/f138/55-starf...ag-255498.html

If you join AACA you can submit a request form from their extensive library for them to copy some docs for you.

http://www.aacalibrarycatalog.org/op...1955%29%280%29
Thanks for the book info./picture. Very useful to me.
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my tag on my 56 was body color, and the car had never been repainted......john
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