VB-VK Production Option Availability

[c2105026]

Ok, here is mine.....and what I reckon it means.....

8VK69BR : VB base model sedan
514953 - S : Built in Sydney
1189 - 63V : don't know about 1189, but 63V i think is buckskin vinyl
568 - 10981 : 10981 means Firethron Red, not so sure about 568
L14=HC 3.3L6, M40=Trimatic Auto, GU4 must mean 3.08 Diff

Don't think this had any special option packs, does come with power antenna, dwell wipers, LH exterior mirror; am thinking the dwell wiper control was part of an option pack, others were accessories

[dags061]

Its great that we know what the codes mean but other than those on the compliance plate, Where are they written.I have looked everywhere. Cant find them.

[SL/ENUT]

They aren't, only on the build papers which some cars had, some didn't. With the option pack, VC onwards had a three number code which some know what they got.

[angus05]

G'day all

As you can see, my names Angus, Gus or goose for short. Up to you guys and girls

Anyway. I have an '85 VK Berlina (I'll start a tread to show her off a bit later on). I decided to decipher the body I.D plate lastnight and I've hit a few snags.

Af the end of the model number on my plater there is a "-213"
From what I can Gather this is the option pack my car was built with. The codes this pack cover are L14 (3.3L EST L6 Engine) M40 (Trimatic Automatic Transmission) and GU4 (Axle Ratio 3.08:1)
my understanding of these option packs is that these three codes were not standard on the Berlina? (tell me if I'm wrong)

Also the RRAxle code on that same build plate reads GU5. An axle ratio of 3.23:1 (apparently unique to the VK model)
So with two different Axel codes, any idea which of these I actually have?

Also, my trim codes.
Exterior code is - 3042
Interior and trim is - 15P
Ideas? I know the paint Colour name is "Pacific Blue" (this name is on the dealer receipts)

Other than that I have the plates all sorted.

Thanks for any help and I can't wait to have a good look around this forum.
Cheers!

[SL/ENUT]

2=Berlina spec model, 1=this would be the 3.3lEST 6 banger and 3=M40/trimatic.
Thus if it had 223, would be Berlina, 3.3L EFi L6 auto, 233 is Berlina with V8, be that 308 or 304ci/

There is the very rare 234, Berlina V8 manual.

The RRaxle code could be due to A. yours is an 1984 built car with Salisbury diff, hence GU4/3.08:1 ratio. B, GU5/3.23:1 is used from 1985, a borg warner diff.
So what you have on your build plate, the one with model code, paint code etc, is what your car should have factory.

[angus05]

August 85 so it's GU5
I knew it was a borgwarner

Exellent. That answer those questions. Thanks SL/ENUT

Any idea why a breakdown of these 3 digits isn't as readily available as a breakdown ofthe rest of the plate?!

Also, why put this info on the model numer if the same info is all listed on the very same plate??

So my Berlina was not optioned with any abnormal parts?

[SL/ENUT]

Usually the three digit codes are on the broadcast sheets, build papers. Some of these made it in a few cars, often under the carpet and in the VL range. I have a book of tricks here, i'll post up what your Berlina would of had tomorrow morning.

The option pack has other more detail info.

[SL/ENUT]

Ok, your 213 pack Berlina, has very little. You have already posted what you have, thats what my book as.

[angus05]

Thanks SL/ENUT

So even though my option pack says GU4, I'd have a GU5 because That what my build plate has on it as RRAxle??

Also, because I have that option pack, does that mean a EST 6L wasn't standard in the VK Berlina??

Well now I just have to figure out my trim and I'm a happy man

[SL/ENUT]

Always go on what the build plate has. The book only has what i called a base fiqure on what the car has.

usually the EST 6 202 was the base motor, the EFi 6 and V8 optional in Berlina's. All the early girl Commodores have a base motor and works up to the big 308/304.

[angus05]

Thanks again Mate

Ill Stop picking ya brains and have a look around the rest of the forum.
Cheers

[Shayde]

Hi All,

Just picked up a 5.0l Calais, going to restore it with my son and looking for a little help to decode the id plate;

Model vk8vx19-333
Body 136044-A
Trim 3036-73Y
Paint 2t 014-b
Build Aug 84
Eng L31
Trans M40
Axle G70

I figured out most of it Build, eng, trans, axle.

Model, body, paint & trim i need a little help with...

[VBRED]

This is mine.

I think I have worked it out.

calais, 4.9 litre, Trimatic.

Paint is Tuxedo black.

Built in Adelaide.

Not sure about the trim but it is copper brown leather

[SL/ENUT]

Model vk8vx19-333
Body 136044-A
Model, body, paint & trim i need a little help with...

Model is the following, VX19, denotes Calais sedan. Don't know what the VK8 means. Its not VK V8 either.
Body number is the chassis number and where built, Adelaide.

Can't help with the paint and trim codes. Have to learn that part lol.

[5lrcalais]

hay there just noticed some more numbers just curiouse as to what they mean, they where after the build date on the compliance plate and they are AVK 003275A?

[dags061]

I have the VB to Vk inc HDT parts book but cant find anything on spring codes.There is a tag on the springs XY and XM.Must mean standard or lowered etc. Any help would be great.

[Mad84VK]

Sweet thanks!