72-74 codes • The Dodge Challenger Message Board

by **Jack T** » 23 Apr 2001 4:18

I was at the Spring Fling here in LA and got a code deciphering book. It is small and there is mostly no ink on the cover which is made of a stiff white heavy paper. I will happily help you out with your informational needs until this information is publicly available as it should be.

by **Hans** » 23 Apr 2001 5:33

Well done Jack !

On my 72 Challenger Ralley I have one code on the fender tag I can't decode; K45006. So if you can do it for me...would be great. Thanks in advance Jack T!

by **dave-r** » 23 Apr 2001 8:00

Where on the tag is it Hans?

by **Hans** » 23 Apr 2001 15:45

Y39 26 EN2
N41 N42 N85 R11 V6X
H31 J25 J54 M21 M42 N23
V1X U B51 C16 C56 G37
GY4 B6Y3 000 B09 K45006
E55 D34 JS23 H2B 226959

This is my full Tag.

If your checking it anyway...what exactly means the code Y39 k I know it sais special order, but WHAT did they mean with that ?? Is my car something special k

Thanks guys

by **dave-r** » 23 Apr 2001 17:10

I have had to do this quick so I might have made a mistake.

E55 - Engine code (340 cu. in. 8 cyl. 1 x 4bbl carb.)
D34 - Transmission (Standard Duty Automatic)
J - Model (Challenger)
s - Price class (Rallye model)
23 - Body type (Two Door Hardtop)
N - Engine code (340 LA)
2 - Model year (1972)
B - Assembly plant (Hamtramck MI.)
226959 - Plant sequential number
GY4 - Body paint (GOLD)
B6Y3 - Interior colour / GOLD vinyl
000 - Full door panels
B09 - Scheduled production date (NOV. 9TH 1971)
K45006 - Dealer order number
V1X - Vinyl roof/black
U - Built to specifications for U.S.A.
B51 - Power brakes
C16 - Centre console
C56 - Bucket seats
G37 - Left side remote chrome mirror/manual right side
H31 - Rear window de-fogger blower motor
J25 - Variable speed wipers/electric washer
J54 - Hood insulation pad
M21 - Drip trough mouldings
M42 - Not sure about this. Comes up as front end moulding?
N23 - Electronic Ignition
N41 - Dual exhaust
N42 - Chrome exhaust tips
N85 - tachometer (Rallye dash)
R11 - A.M. Radio
V6X - Black side stripes
Y39 - That 'special order thing'
26 - 26" heavy duty radiator
EN2 - End of options list (Production line 2 at Hamtramck)

by **Hans** » 23 Apr 2001 18:08

Thanks Dave !
But you don't know what that "special order" means?

by **dave-r** » 23 Apr 2001 18:55

There must have been something about the order that was not normaly possible. It may be something that is only on the build sheet.

by **Jack T** » 23 Apr 2001 20:25

M42 reads "Front stone shield moldings". I'm not too familiar with the 72, but that's what the book says. What's a stone shield, anyway, the front valence?

J54 Reads "Sport hood" with the note "Hood scoop(s) on selected models"

by **Hans** » 24 Apr 2001 5:33

Thanks Jack.

Can't you make a scan, copy or something of these codes and pass it to Dave so he can add it to his site sometime...then everybody can check it out for himself k

by **Jack T** » 24 Apr 2001 6:00

Hans, you're welcome of course and I'm happy to help. As for the codes.... it's a very busy time at work right now, so it will have to wait. I type by the Columbus Method (that would be "find it and land") at the blinding speed of 15 to 20 WPM, so bear with me here. I'll be happy to take on anyone's questions for now.

by **dave-r** » 24 Apr 2001 10:15

I don't think I can be much faster than you Jack.

J54 - 'Sport hood' makes more sense doesn't it!

I hope we don't loose you Hans now that you have found new internet buddies!

by **Hans** » 24 Apr 2001 11:26

It's great that you help us with the codes anyway Jack. Although you type like Columbus, you still answer our questions !

Oh no Dave, don't be afraid...I keep on checking the board more then once a day ! Can't live without it. You all helped me quite a lot since I own my Challenger and I need that cause it's only my second car I own.

by **Anonymous** » 24 Apr 2001 12:31

Hans is your speedo in klm or mph?

by **Hans** » 24 Apr 2001 18:38

The speedo is in Kph...good point from you, it could be the special order thing... But this winter I gonna restore the car so I hope to find the build sheet somewhere so I can see it exactly.

by **Anonymous** » 26 Apr 2001 20:23

thats could be it, because your car has a U on the tag and that is U.S.A. specs. american cars came with mph. so someone special ordered it to have kph.

by **alex** » 26 Apr 2001 22:32

Bet it was an army bloke to use abroad...

by **ted** » 27 Apr 2001 1:17

anyone can buy this book,

Galen Govier
phone 608-326-6346
fax 608-326-8061

by **dave** » 27 Apr 2001 8:24

G.G. also advertises them in most Mopar magazines. Year One sell them too I think.

by **dave-r** » 27 Apr 2001 10:26

BTW I don't own any of these 'white books'. That is why I don't always know the correct meaning of the codes.

Like I keep telling everyone (but no-one listens) I am not an expert. I will however do my best to find the answer to any question raised here. The people with more experience than me that sometimes post here are a great asset to this message board and to you owners out there.

by **Jack T** » 27 Apr 2001 20:51

I bought my books from Galen, a couple by mail order and one from him at a show. One of the reasons was there were so many free sources of info that had different opinions on what the codes meant and I needed a definitive source.

I also don't mind helping a guy here and there with some answers, especially someone like Hans who might just have a wee bit more to go through than some of us when it comes to acquiring one of Galen's books. I remember being in the dark when I first tried to decipher my fender tags - not fun.

by **Hans** » 27 Apr 2001 20:57

Thanks Jack! Right now I have my whole fender tag decoded so no more questions about that of me. Just hope to get my hands on the build sheet sometime. Maybe the winter when restoring the car. At least that's what I hope.

by **Robert J. Miles** » 28 May 2001 15:13

Just purchased a 72 Challenger RA for my first project car. Have build sheet but do not know how to totally decipher. Where do I go for info?
Also, were Magnum 500 wheels a factory option?
I also have a light switch to the immediate left of the steering column that has a black plastic knob with a translucent green center. Looks like a switch for fog lights. I see extra wires near the horns but no idea what this switch is.

by **dave-r** » 28 May 2001 18:50

My web site will help you to answer your first two questions.

To get the most out of it you need to read the 1970 page in detail first and then the next year etc until you get to the model year of your car.

Doing it that way you would have found that what you call 'Magnum 500' wheels were a factory option but Chrysler called them 'Chrome Road Wheels' as Magnum 500 is what F**d called them.

I have a page with most options de-coded on it. If you need any help just ask because that is what the message board is for

.

by **Ron S** » 27 Jun 2001 23:05

Could anyone tell me what the code V5X stands for?
Thanks

by **Jack T** » 28 Jun 2001 0:14

From 1970 through 1974, V5_ meant body side protective moldings with a vinyl insert. The X in the third place would determine the color of the molding - black in this case.

by **Ron S** » 28 Jun 2001 11:40

Thanks for the info. That helps me decode my VIN

by **Joel** » 07 Aug 2001 10:28

Dave, you know more about Mopars than anyone I know, and that must be a lot cus I know people that know quite a bit about Mopars.

by **klr** » 27 Aug 2001 1:22

could someone tell me what these two option codes are u5x and h38.

by **Jack T** » 27 Aug 2001 3:13

A U code would be a tire code and would consist of a U and two digits, so I'm thinking the code you have is a V5X code. V5: Body side protective molding with vinyl insert. X: Black insert color

H38 doesn't appear in either my 1969-1971 or my 1972-1974 code books, so I can't help you with that one - sorry.

by **TORE** » 07 Sep 2001 15:52

Can somebody help me with this tag

V09 V6X Y39 EN2
M21 N41 N42 N85 R11
G37 J52 L25 L31 M08
V1W U A57 B41 C16 C56
999 A6XW 000 C08 K45009
E55 D34 JH23 H3B 257206