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W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: craZee on July 28, 2023, 18:09:25

Title: Data plate decoding
Post by: craZee on July 28, 2023, 18:09:25

Looking for some help decoding this data plate for a 69 280SL. Thanks

Title: Re: Data plate decoding
Post by: lreppond on July 28, 2023, 18:16:52

There’s a detailed explanation of all the codes in the tech manual.  If you’re just getting started with your car, I’d encourage you to join this organization.  There’s literally an unlimited knowledge base, members willing to help, and many other perks like PagodaWorld magazine.

Just looking at you data card, you have a white car with black interior and a manual transmission. 

Title: Re: Data plate decoding
Post by: Jonny B on July 30, 2023, 13:23:05

Indeed, join the group as a full member and you will have access to the technical manual. The best $30 you will spend on the car.

Also, we have a very good support group here in SoCal that can provide assistance. We will be holding a "Pagodas and Beer" event at the Arroyo Park in Rancho Santa Fe on 14 October. This is a chance for folks to get together, have a few beers, some pizza, and fiddle with the cars as/where needed.

Title: Re: Data plate information
Post by: PS1971280SL on July 31, 2023, 19:39:57

My understanding is, starting on the seconded line down:

440 = bumpers guards front/rear
461 = Mileage in English lettering
491 = US version
503 = outside rear view mirror
524 = paint coat preservation
533 = interference suppression with out radio set
598 = tinted glass, wraparound. darker on top
600 = garnish moldings on top
641 - white wall tires
699 = various modes of shipping protection (Styrofoam, cosmoline,etc)


Hope this helps,

Jim Murphy

Title: Re: Data plate decoding
Post by: rwmastel on August 02, 2023, 17:23:30

Quote from: Jonny B on July 30, 2023, 13:23:05

We will be holding a "Pagodas and Beer" event at the Arroyo Park in Rancho Santa Fe on 14 October.

Shouldn't this be put in the Events forum?  There may be southern Californians that are new to the Group that don't know about it.

Quote from: craZee on July 28, 2023, 18:09:25

Looking for some help decoding this data plate for a 69 280SL.

Please take the time to block out the key codes listed on your data card, so others don't get keys made for your car.  This is a PUBLIC discussion forum.

Title: Re: Data plate decoding
Post by: craZee on August 02, 2023, 17:36:36

Thanks for the help, and the heads up about the key code! I'm getting this car ready to sell on Bring a Trailer. I will post a link when it goes live.

Title: Re: Data plate decoding
Post by: rwmastel on August 02, 2023, 18:29:50

OK.  When you do, create a thread in our Commercial Advertising section:   https://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?board=19.0