Extras

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> Date: Wed, 19 Feb 97 15:24:47 EST
> From: parkkj@ORION.CRD.GE.COM(Keith Park)
> To: type-3@UMICH.EDU
> Subject: Extras

> OK... Now that things have calmed down I'll try this again

I didn't know they had heated up.

> On the birth Certificate for my cars they list extra's and some
> codes, they aren't listed as M numbers so can anyone tell me what
> they mean??

I don't think M-number have been ruled out yet.  I am very
familiar with Type 2 M-Codes from the 50s and 60s and those
listed for your cars are consistent with those for buses (but not
the same).  I checked the Type 34 Ghia web page with Type 34
M-Codes.  They don't match yours either but they are apparently
exclusive to Type 34 and not for Notch, Square and Fastbacks.

> 71 Square: extras A02.097

> 65 Notch  045,880

Even the A02 does not rule out M-Codes as Type 2s have some A,B,C
type codes in with the 3-digit-numeric codes.  Was the "." on one
letter and the "," on another?  That may be just the preference
of the person typing the letter.  I've seen part numbers as
311-105-123A, 311 105 123A, and 311.105.123A and it's been the
same part.

Who has a Type_3_Parts_List?  M-Codes are generally listed in the
front of the Parts_List because specific parts were made for cars
with specific options.  For example, dual cylinder master brake
cylinders were optional at some point and when ordering a
replacement the parts department would need to know if your car
came with that option so the correct replacement could be
ordered.  The M-Code would be listed next to the part number that
was appropriate.

-Jim Bryant