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Hi everyone , I am trying to decifer some paint code tags for 1929 to 1932 Holden body chevs. If there is any Aussies out there with these years which still have the Aluminium paint and trim tag still on the floor , could you please email the letters and numbers to me so i can look for patterns. Thank you All!!

G'day Jack,here are a couple of sets of paint and trim tags on what were complete original cars, both 1930 models. The first one is a 1930 Chevrolet Holden Bodied Tourer, Body # 439-Model Chev Nat Tr-Job#3504 The paint and trim is VAL D 5617 LA. Eng# R2068481 cast date H-20-0 on the brass plate ( on the side of drivers seat) Chassis#B6052 Series AD the original colour is believed to have been dark blue body black guards.The second is a 1930 Chevrolet Holden Bodied Suburban Sedan,Body#348-Model Chev Sedn-Job#3533 The paint and trim is BLGL NL 5007 LG MRCN 5090 LC. Eng# R2063153 cast date H 18 0 on the brass plate Chassis# B626-3D Series AD the original colour is beleived to have been dark brown with black guards. Hopefully there are a few more 29-32 Australian bodied Chevrolet owners who will post some data, I know there are a large number that have made their way to Europe and the U.S.

Here is another set of I.D. plates from a 1930 Chevrolet Holden Bodied Suburban Tourer, Body#954-Model Chev Nat Tr-Job#3505 The paint and trim is BYN 6211 LB (the owner is unsure if it is 621 or 6211 as it may have been double stamped) Eng#R2044450 cast date G-29-0. On the brass plate the chassis number is B6255D series AD. The original colour is believed to have been turquoise body and dark blue guards. The B on the chassis number indicates that the car was assembled in Brisbane.

Thanks chevy6, will let you know a bit more in the next week or so.

Jack, I know that you already have these, but for the sake of keeping it all in one space I thought I'd post these here too;

1930 Holden bodied tourer;

Holden's tag:

Body No. 6580
Model. CHEV NAT TR
Series. (blank)
Job No. 3503


Other tag has:

1st line: BLV NL 4181LA
2nd line: SJ NL 038 LF

Cheers Andrew

Hi Andrew,

Can I question your 30 body tag

Holden's tag:

Body No. 6580
Model. CHEV NAT TR (Nat was 28)
Series. (blank)
Job No. 3503

Cheers

Ray

AS Chris (chevguroo) said , they used the Nat stamped Holden body plates up until 1930 , I have a picture of a 1929 chev tourer body plate ,and it also is NAT TRR, with the series line Blank.
I also have a Buick Holden body badge which is stamped with 29-111 in the series line , and the Job number is 3402 , so it looks like a Chev body is 35.. and Buick is 34 .. and Oldsmobile is Job number 37..(thanks CJPs29 for that piece of information)

Andrew , Thanks .

Every 1930 Holden bodied tourer I have ever looked at has Nat Tr on the aluminium floor plate but they all have the series as AD on the brass plate on the side of the seat. Interesting to note that the three tourer I.D. numbers you have here that there are three different job numbers, 3503-3504 and 3505. I think from memory that in the "History of Holden" that it lists production of 1930 Tourers at 669 yet we have a body number of 954 and 6580? I would be interested to know the chassis # on the drivers side seat base on Skidds Tourer.

I discussed the chassis plate with Skidd last night. and it is missing from his 1930 tourer.

Hi Ray, yes it definitely is stamped with "Nat". As Jack and chevy6 pointed out it seems the HMBB guys did't bother changing the stamp set until much later.

Of the 4 HMBB tags from 1929 and 1930, they all are stamped with "Nat".

Hi Andrew,

Just a minute, I will jump in the time machine and go back to the factory and ask them, any thing else you need while I am there.

I wish.

Cheers

Ray

I would still like some more paint codes from the aluminium plates on the sill next to the Holden's Body plate, I havent recieved any 1931 or 1932 info as yet. Thanks Jack

Here's another one for the archive;

1930 Holden bodied ute, not sure if it's originally a ute but it sure looks like it. It's the Beechworth Bakery ute in Echuca;

Holden's tag:

Body No. 996
Model. CHEV NAT
Series. (blank)
Job No. 3505


Other tag has:

1st line: BYN D 621 LB (not sure the 1 is correct it's an odd looking stamp)
2nd line: Blank

Brass chassis plate has:

Chassis Number: S707
Series: AD

Thanks Andrew.!!

Here's another set of numbers for you. 1931 six wheel equipped Sedan.Holden body No. 105. Model Chev Sedan. Series blank. Job No. 3531. On the second aluminium plate is CLAD5673IC PCKD5402ID. I am still trying to track down a few more.

Thank you Michael,
The original body colour is Packard Blue.
Classic Blue fenders , upper back roof and side roof panels , visor panel, luggage rack , bumper bar strands,rear wheel carrier, gas tank cover ,Taillamp and license tag bracket and reinforcement, front fender irons.
The starting crank cap insert is Classic blue.
Radiator core front is Packard Blue(body colour) with the back of the core Black.
The Wire wheels are light Buff.
The Hubcap insert is painted Packard blue (body Colour)

Is there any chance you could email me a picture of the aluminium plates?

Front and side aprons also classic blue. Dash panel polished black.
As it is a series 3 deluxe sedan with 6 wheel equipment is doesnt have the rear spare tyre carrier.

G'day Jack, I emailed the owner and hopefully he will send you the photos of the body tags as requested.

Thanks Michael.

Here's another one for the archive;

1929 Holden bodied buckboard that I believe was a Sports Roadster that was cut down and had a tray fitted in the 1940's or 50's, so the previous owner told me;


Holden's tag:

Body No. 288
Model. CHEV NAT SPT RD
Series. (blank)
Job No. 3525


No other tag (Trim plate missing)


Brass chassis plate has:

Chassis Number: M5077