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chewychevy67 · 02-13-2011, 02:23 AM

so a buddy of mine and i were talking the other evening and he says hes got a truck with a RPO code that says D94 touch up paint. I havent ever seen nor heard of this code and im thinking to myself this must be a typo. so late at night here i am searching all the spid pictures i can find looking for one with this code and wow there was one i found with this on it. Does anyone know what this might have been? i have no clue. i posted a pic of the spid i found on this site for reference.

**leddzepp** · 02-13-2011, 04:39 AM

Chipflyer...any input?

VA72C10 · 02-13-2011, 05:13 AM

interesting...verrry interesting

cdowns · 02-13-2011, 08:39 AM

i remember my parents getting new cars and touchup paint was in the glovebox on delivery

chipflyer · 02-13-2011, 08:48 AM

First one of those I have seen. Don't believe I have seen seen Export preparation either. Interesting label.

**special-K** · 02-13-2011, 08:53 AM

Hmmm...

I'm also wondering what the speedometer equipment option is. I can't read the code. how about the V78 #*@? certificate plate?

70c10-08 · 02-13-2011, 09:20 AM

my guess is that it was built here in the us but exported to canada but the certificate and touch up paint im not too sure about I always thought if u wanted factory touch up paint ud haveta go get it form the dealer

Longhorn Man · 02-13-2011, 11:36 AM

i think it's kinda self exclamatory, just a very odd one we've never seen.

Willys47 · 02-13-2011, 01:05 PM

I see the Special Equipment box is filled in is there any info or option list as to what those mean

bruceman1968 · 02-13-2011, 01:32 PM

According to gm-trucks website, rpo D94 is "touch up paint - one color"

ChevLoRay · 02-13-2011, 01:48 PM

Maybe the person who created the SPID sheets in Canada, had more time than his/her counterparts in the States.

Quickshift-Perf · 02-13-2011, 01:56 PM

Just a guess here, but perhaps it was a special order pickup from the dealer? Again, just a guess.... ?

Mike

**special-K** · 02-13-2011, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bruceman1968

According to gm-trucks website, rpo D94 is "touch up paint - one color"

So,you mean "solid paint" as opposed to "two-tone" that was standard on CSTs? So,it's just a funny way of typing the description? It does only list Gold as the color.

68 50th · 02-13-2011, 03:11 PM

Is that truck in Canada? The spid looks a lot like the spid's on the trucks that were sold new here in Sweden by GM dealers. They use to have the same "wierd" codes. I don't know what the touch up paint really was but I have seen it on several spids here in Sweden. The U18 SPEEDOMETER EQUIP is a Kilometer speeedo. I have been told here on this forum the kilo speedo didn't came in Canadian cars/trucks until later in the 70's so there wouldn't have been any of this generation trucks sold in Canada with a kilo speedo.
See the attatched "Swedish" spids.

68 50th · 02-13-2011, 03:18 PM

I didn't see that I posted a pic of the same spid as the one in the first post. That truck belongs to "Tomme" here in Sweden if he haven't sold it. I met him several times and I think he also is a member on this board.

pritch · 02-13-2011, 03:24 PM

Maybe GM figured that if they had to ship them very far it was more likely that they would get a scratch or two along the way.

Longhorn Man · 02-13-2011, 03:54 PM

CSTs didn't get two tone unless optioned

**special-K** · 02-13-2011, 04:16 PM

I wondered if the speedo was KPH,but no? It does appear to be Canadian built. Were they not offered for Europe? I'm thinking the cert. plate has to do with different emissions equipt?

bruceman1968 · 02-13-2011, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

So,you mean "solid paint" as opposed to "two-tone" that was standard on CSTs? So,it's just a funny way of typing the description? It does only list Gold as the color.

Tim, I don't know for sure, it is a funny description.. But I bet that truck had a bottle of 526 med gold poly touch up paint in the glovebox.

Also Guys, the vin says it was built in Oshawa.
z49 is canadian mandatory base equipment export..... Don't know what that is
v78 is vehicle statement delete or less certificate plate.... Don't know what that is
u18 is kilo speedometer

chewychevy67 · 02-13-2011, 06:56 PM

i figured it was just a can of paint included in with the truck. i don't have a picture of his spid but it is a lower optioned 69 chevy truck. basic heater, line 6 and so on. It is a Canadian truck but does not have a kilometer speedometer and was not exported.

02-13-2011, 02:23 AM	#1
chewychevy67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,426	weird RPO code so a buddy of mine and i were talking the other evening and he says hes got a truck with a RPO code that says D94 touch up paint. I havent ever seen nor heard of this code and im thinking to myself this must be a typo. so late at night here i am searching all the spid pictures i can find looking for one with this code and wow there was one i found with this on it. Does anyone know what this might have been? i have no clue. i posted a pic of the spid i found on this site for reference. Attached Images

02-13-2011, 04:39 AM	#2
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,990	Re: weird RPO code Chipflyer...any input? __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

02-13-2011, 05:13 AM	#3
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: weird RPO code interesting...verrry interesting __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

02-13-2011, 08:39 AM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: weird RPO code i remember my parents getting new cars and touchup paint was in the glovebox on delivery __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

02-13-2011, 08:48 AM	#5
chipflyer Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Topeka, Ks Posts: 2,293	Re: weird RPO code First one of those I have seen. Don't believe I have seen seen Export preparation either. Interesting label. __________________ I'm not a pessimist, I'm just optimistic that bad things are going to happen. 1971 Cheyenne Super K10 - tilt, cruise, air, am/fm, tow hooks, factory buckets! 1986 Jeep J10 pickup, - 5.3L Vortec with 4L60e and NP241.

02-13-2011, 08:53 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: weird RPO code Hmmm... I'm also wondering what the speedometer equipment option is. I can't read the code. how about the V78 #@? certificate plate? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE* THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-13-2011, 09:20 AM	#7
70c10-08 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Fairmont, Nebraska Posts: 546	Re: weird RPO code my guess is that it was built here in the us but exported to canada but the certificate and touch up paint im not too sure about I always thought if u wanted factory touch up paint ud haveta go get it form the dealer

02-13-2011, 11:36 AM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: weird RPO code i think it's kinda self exclamatory, just a very odd one we've never seen.

02-13-2011, 01:05 PM	#9
Willys47 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Nanaimo B.C. Posts: 604	Re: weird RPO code I see the Special Equipment box is filled in is there any info or option list as to what those mean __________________ I was hooked on these trucks since 1982 when I drove my budys fathers 1968 Custum GMC 396 automatic dana 60 rear with a power lock diff what a ride more fun then we will we can ever tell!!

02-13-2011, 01:32 PM	#10
bruceman1968 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 1,549	Re: weird RPO code According to gm-trucks website, rpo D94 is "touch up paint - one color" __________________ CHEVY/GMC VIN DECODERS

02-13-2011, 01:48 PM	#11
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: weird RPO code Maybe the person who created the SPID sheets in Canada, had more time than his/her counterparts in the States. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

02-13-2011, 01:56 PM	#12
Quickshift-Perf Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Vancouver, Wa Posts: 15	Re: weird RPO code Just a guess here, but perhaps it was a special order pickup from the dealer? Again, just a guess.... ? Mike __________________ 1968 C10 LWB with a glide...

02-13-2011, 03:11 PM	#14
68 50th Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 833	Re: weird RPO code Is that truck in Canada? The spid looks a lot like the spid's on the trucks that were sold new here in Sweden by GM dealers. They use to have the same "wierd" codes. I don't know what the touch up paint really was but I have seen it on several spids here in Sweden. The U18 SPEEDOMETER EQUIP is a Kilometer speeedo. I have been told here on this forum the kilo speedo didn't came in Canadian cars/trucks until later in the 70's so there wouldn't have been any of this generation trucks sold in Canada with a kilo speedo. See the attatched "Swedish" spids. Attached Images __________________ Mats.. ---------------------------------------------------- 1971 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper 475CBB/TH400/AC 1992 Silverado Sport Truck 1988 Silverado 2500 Ext Longbed 4x4 2001 GMC Sierra SLT 4x4 1990 Chevrolet K3500 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix 1980 Z 28 350/4-speed/AC/T-top 1980 Camaro Coupe V6/3-speed 1979 Buick Century Wagon

02-13-2011, 03:18 PM	#15
68 50th Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 833	Re: weird RPO code I didn't see that I posted a pic of the same spid as the one in the first post. That truck belongs to "Tomme" here in Sweden if he haven't sold it. I met him several times and I think he also is a member on this board. __________________ Mats.. ---------------------------------------------------- 1971 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper 475CBB/TH400/AC 1992 Silverado Sport Truck 1988 Silverado 2500 Ext Longbed 4x4 2001 GMC Sierra SLT 4x4 1990 Chevrolet K3500 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix 1980 Z 28 350/4-speed/AC/T-top 1980 Camaro Coupe V6/3-speed 1979 Buick Century Wagon

02-13-2011, 03:24 PM	#16
pritch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hoytsville, Utah Posts: 3,365	Re: weird RPO code Maybe GM figured that if they had to ship them very far it was more likely that they would get a scratch or two along the way. __________________ '68 Panel Project Boogie Chillin' '68 C-10 Ol' Green



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02-13-2011, 03:54 PM	#17
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: weird RPO code CSTs didn't get two tone unless optioned

02-13-2011, 04:16 PM	#18
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: weird RPO code I wondered if the speedo was KPH,but no? It does appear to be Canadian built. Were they not offered for Europe? I'm thinking the cert. plate has to do with different emissions equipt? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-13-2011, 06:56 PM	#20
chewychevy67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,426	Re: weird RPO code i figured it was just a can of paint included in with the truck. i don't have a picture of his spid but it is a lower optioned 69 chevy truck. basic heater, line 6 and so on. It is a Canadian truck but does not have a kilometer speedometer and was not exported.

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