1978 and 1979 Questions

Dormellofellow · May 10, 2012

Hey guys,
A. Is there any easy way for me to know the gear ratio in the rear end of my '79 XE? VIN maybe? Or would it be marked somewhere on the pumpkin?
B. I bought a '78 also which is pictured in a recent thread about race car projects. I didn't care if it was XE or GT but its confusing. It's got the XE emblems on the fenders, but it has the stainless dash face and flares around the wheels. It also has t-tops but that doesn't mean anything necessarily. The man I bought it from said it was GT and someone on EBay said it looked like it to him as well. The final bit of info is that when I checked the VIN on vin wizard, it comes up XE. Any thoughts?
Thanks!

detmatt1 · May 11, 2012

Does it have a fender tag or a build sheet? That would be helpful.

Greg Ducato · May 11, 2012

Should be a small metal tag on one of the diff cover bolts that will I.D. the gear ratio, it is smaller than a postage stamp so look closely

Dormellofellow · May 11, 2012

Thanks for the info! Going to crawl under now to look at dif! What's a fender tag? Where would I find it?

MAGNUM GT XS22L9R · May 11, 2012

Dormellofellow said:
Thanks for the info! Going to crawl under now to look at dif! What's a fender tag? Where would I find it?

It should look something like this:

The Fender tag or Data plate is located under
the hood on top of the drivers inner fender.
This tag is from a Magnum GT - (Code A75)

WP29440SE · May 21, 2012

if you post a pic of the fender tag i will decode it

Dormellofellow · May 29, 2012

Here you go...Thanks for the help!

Dormellofellow · May 29, 2012

Here's my '79!

MAGNUM GT XS22L9R · Jun 7, 2012

Fender tag Decoded!

Dormellofellow said:
Here's my '79!

Nice looking Magnum! Sent you a PM.

Dormellofellow said:
Here you go...Thanks for the help!

I see you've had your fender tag posted for a few days now? Here's your codes!

Codes-Start from botton to top!

E57 - 360ci 8cyl/SD 2bbl (Ser# K-code)
D33 - A999 A/Transmission
XS22 - X=Magnum / S=Special price class / 22=2 Door special coupe
K9R - K=360ci 8cyl/SD 2bbl / 9=Year 1979 / R=Assembly Plant-Windsor, Ontario, Canada
122194 - Indicates the sequence number or serial number
TX9 - Black lower paint
C6R4 - C6=Low back Bucket Seats with Non-Recliner / R4=Red interior
000 - Door upper paint color, Not used for these cars. 000=No Paint/Full Door Panel
914 - Built on the 9th month / 14th day
AM5120 - Unknown
TX9 - Black upper paint
V3X - V3=Landau top / X=Color Black
U - Built for USA
B10 - Standard Duty Front Disc Brakes / Standard Rear Drums
000 - Unused-No special codes
000 - Unused-No special codes
28 - Large radiator
K5X - K5=Vinyl Side Body Moldings / X=Color Black
C21 - Center Front Arm Rest
C56 - Low back Bucket Seats with Non-Recliner
G52 - Standard/Round Left Outside Chrome Mirror w/Remote control
H51 - A/C with Front Heater
N37 - Catalytic ESH System
N88 - Cruise Control / Speed Control
N94 - ESA with Catalyst
END = End of codes

Any questons, just ask or PM me.

MAGNUM GT XS22L9R · Jun 7, 2012

Your other Magnum?

Did you ever find out if your Silver Magnum was a XE or a GT? Look for
an A75 code to indicate Magnum GT.

MAGNUM GT XS22L9R · Jun 19, 2012

Dormellofellow said:
Hey guys,
I bought a '78 also which is pictured in a recent thread about race car projects. I didn't care if it was XE or GT but its confusing. It's got the XE emblems on the fenders, but it has the stainless dash face and flares around the wheels. It also has t-tops but that doesn't mean anything necessarily. The man I bought it from said it was GT and someone on EBay said it looked like it to him as well. The final bit of info is that when I checked the VIN on vin wizard, it comes up XE. Any thoughts?
Thanks!

Congratulations, see you sold your GT!

YY1 · Jun 19, 2012

Member "Magnum GT XS22L9R" is the MAN for Magnum info.

Dormellofellow · Jun 20, 2012

Yep! Looks like its headed to Colorado. On another note, I just replaced the headlight cover motor with a rebuilt one and they still won't open. I'm glad I got the practice, but I'm gonna feel pretty stupid if there's a fuse for this! Is there?
Thanks!

Ron 73 · Jun 20, 2012

Dormellofellow said:
Here's my '79!

Thats a nice looking ride man! I would look for any fuses that are blown, you may get lucky.. And check around the axle tubes on your differential, you may find a band wrapped on it with some info on your rear end, Admitting im guessing but ive seen bands with info on different cars differential before, so it may be worth a look.. Good luck.

MAGNUM GT XS22L9R · Jun 20, 2012

1979 Fuse Box Decoder

Dormellofellow said:
Yep! Looks like its headed to Colorado. On another note, I just replaced the headlight cover motor with a rebuilt one and they still won't open. I'm glad I got the practice, but I'm gonna feel pretty stupid if there's a fuse for this! Is there?
Thanks!

Here you go, hope this helps a little? I don't see the headlight motor
but I would think it should be a 20 Amp or bigger. My guess, #5 ?

1979 Fuse Box Decoder

01) 04 Amp - A/C heater controls, (ash receiver, radio, cluster, gear
selector and digital clock lamps
02) 20 Amp - Hazard flasher
03) Vacant
04) Vacant
05) 30 Amp - Power windows, seats & door locks
06) 20 Amp - Glove box, horns and misc. interior lights
07) 20 Amp - Tail, parking, side lights, map light, digital clock & key
buzzer
08) 20 Amp - Stop, courtesy & trunk lamps, cigar lighter
09) 05 Amp - Radio
10) 20 Amp - Back-up, turn signal lamps, A/C clutch
11) Vacant
12) Vacant
13) 05 Amp - Brake, oil & seat belt warning lamps/buzzers, tachometer,
digital clock sensor & fuel, temp & oil gauges
14) 20 Amp - Cornering lamps, speed control, power window relay, power
trunk & rear defrost
15) 30 Amp - A/C or heater blower motor
16) Vacant

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