Decoding fender tag
Some added stuff you won’t get from the generic decoders. You should, if you haven't already, find the broadcast sheet.
The 6 and 4 imprints on the top of the tag are the inspector’s stamps. These are done during this cars assembly for various reasons.
VS - Plymouth, Duster 340
29 - 2 Door Sports Hardtop
H - 340
2 - 1972
B - Dodge Main, Hamtramck
269267 – Factory Build Sequence number
E55 - 340 1-4 barrel
D34 – TorqueFlite Automatic Transmission
TB3 – Basin Street Blue Body Color
D2B5
D2 = Straight Back Bench Seat w/integral head rests - vinyl material
B5 -
Bright Blue - Seat, Bolster, and instrument panel
Blue - Carpet w/Black Rubber floor mats standard
Medium Blue - Headliner and steering wheel
GB5 - Interior Door Frame (B5) True Blue Metallic
C16 – Scheduled Production Date - December 16, 1971
259936 - Order number
TB3 - Basin Street Blue Roof Color
U - Built to USA Specifications
G11 - All Glass Tinted
H51 - Air Conditioning
M21 - Drip Rail Moldings - VS29 Std
N23 - Electronic Ignition
N41 - Dual Exhaust
N42 - Chrome Exhaust Tips
R11 - Solid State AM Push Button Radio
V6W - VS29 Std
V6 = Vinyl - body side "340" stripe
W= White
V8W - VS29 Std
V8 = Vinyl - lower trunk (rear body panel) tape-out treatment
W = White
EN2: End of Sales Codes (2 was explained already)
3.23 open differential is standard