Punch Card Decoding

[JPrusinows]

Got this from Chrysler Historical today. 1962 Dodge Dart. Anybody work for IBM in the early 60's?! LOL. Any help ciphering appreciated.

Jeff

 

[R/T Boy 67]

The punch marks correspond to the number they are stamped through. The shipping order number is the first section on the left and it's pretty easy to compare the SO number printed on the top right and see how it works.

 

[JPrusinows]

So Starting out with the important stuff I see engine Code "0" and Trans Code "6" and Axle "8"?

 

[69Coronetrt]

This should help you get on the right track as to conceptually how the cards are used. After that, we look at the various codes and see what they tell us.

ENGINE 0 = engine code 500 (take the number at the bottom of the column and add the number that is punched out to get the entire code) but I think you know what code means ;)
TRANSMISSION 6 = 346 = three speed floor shift.
AXLE 8 = code 538 = 3.91

Nice find. Any pictures you can share?

 

[R/T Boy 67]

Max wedge.

 

[khryslerkid]

If I'm reading that vin # correctly 162883 it's listed in Darrell Davis's Dodge 413 book.
Super Stock engine 11-1 three speed transmission. No radio, no heater, Black tires, Clear glass, PP1 paint (Red), shipping date 6-June.

Nice car

 

[JPrusinows]

If I'm reading that vin # correctly 162883 it's listed in Darrell Davis's Dodge 413 book.
Super Stock engine 11-1 automatic transmission. No radio, no heater, Black tires, Clear glass, PP1 paint (Red), shipping date 6-June.

Nice car

Thank you guys. Chrysler Historical is back open but they don't translate or send a letter anymore, just the card.

Kid is it possible to find one of those books anymore? Surprised no one does a reprint.

 

[JPrusinows]

This should help you get on the right track as to conceptually how the cards are used. After that, we look at the various codes and see what they tell us.

ENGINE 0 = engine code 500 (take the number at the bottom of the column and add the number that is punched out to get the entire code) but I think you know what code means ;)
TRANSMISSION 6 = 346 = three speed floor shift.
AXLE 8 = code 538 = 3.91

Nice find. Any pictures you can share?

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Thank you for the help. Some pics. Been doing some housekeeping and improvements for a couple of months. A bit of paint work to go (hence the blue tape). New torsion bars, tires and wheels up front, etc.

 

[khryslerkid]

Thank you guys. Chrysler Historical is back open but they don't translate or send a letter anymore, just the card.

Kid is it possible to find one of those books anymore? Surprised no one does a reprint.

Kramer Automotive Specialties - 1962-76 Dodge & Plymouth Racing, Restoration, and Reproduction Parts (Just saw out of stock)

Could try Ebay for a used one?

(I corrected my previous post from an auto to a three speed transmission. That's what the book stated. Guess I read it wrong.)

 

[JPrusinows]

Kramer Automotive Specialties - 1962-76 Dodge & Plymouth Racing, Restoration, and Reproduction Parts

Could try Ebay for a used one?

Thanks Kid, but it has been out of stock for years! Ugh.

 

[MCODECUDA]

It’s possible that @FastbackJon may be able to help you.

 

[matthon]

Some of the below is also input at the top.

SHIPPING ORDER NO. (Column 1-8)
Scheduled Month 05
Scheduled Day 23
Sequence No. 2271
0 5 2 3 2 2 7 1

REGION (Column 9 and 10)
1 5

DEALER CODE (Column 11-15)
8 2 4 0 4

BODY TYPE (Column 19, 20, and 21)
5 1 1

PAINT (26, 27, and 28)
aka PP1
7 7 1
X X

TRIM (Column 29, 30, and 31)
7 0 4

TRANS (Column 34)
6

SEAT BELTS (Column 41)
1

ENGINE (Column 50)
0

AXLE (Column 53)
8

TIRES (543 AND 550)
3 0

SERIAL NUMBER (Columns 67-76)
5 1 2 2 1 6 2 8 8 3

SHIPPED DATE (Columns 77-80)
June, 06
0 6 0 6

 

[JPrusinows]

Thanks everyone for the help!

 

[JPrusinows]

Some of the below is also input at the top.

SHIPPING ORDER NO. (Column 1-8)
Scheduled Month 05
Scheduled Day 23
Sequence No. 2271
0 5 2 3 2 2 7 1

REGION (Column 9 and 10)
1 5

DEALER CODE (Column 11-15)
8 2 4 0 4

BODY TYPE (Column 19, 20, and 21)
5 1 1

PAINT (26, 27, and 28)
aka PP1
7 7 1
X X

TRIM (Column 29, 30, and 31)
7 0 4

TRANS (Column 34)
6

SEAT BELTS (Column 41)
1

ENGINE (Column 50)
0

AXLE (Column 53)
8

TIRES (543 AND 550)
3 0

SERIAL NUMBER (Columns 67-76)
5 1 2 2 1 6 2 8 8 3

SHIPPED DATE (Columns 77-80)
June, 06
0 6 0 6

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Awesome breakdown, thanks!