Body panel date codes

[2112]

Are body panel date stamping codes like parts?

For example, would they be stamped 6 M 20 for a panel stamped on December 20, 1966?

[J_Speegle]

No. Pattern depends on when the part was stamped, the stamping plant that did it and some other factors.

Basically then generally (does not apply to all parts) follow a pattern like

6 7 2 Month- Day of month- Shift

6 7 2D Month- Day of month- Shift- Stamping plant

6 7 C2 Month- Day of month- Stamping plant - Shift

In some cases on specific parts used to construct a 67 Shelby the pattern is not followed. but those above will address a majority of the body panels

Hope this helps

[2112]

So 6 7 2 would mean June 7th, 2nd shift?

Is the year not part of the stamp?

[J_Speegle]

So 6 7 2 would mean June 7th, 2nd shift?

Yes

Is the year not part of the stamp?

Not on originals

[2112]

Thank you For clarifying that.   

[2112]

Not on originals

Wait, do FoMoCo service replacements have the year stamped?

Or do you mean only aftermarket replacement panels have year stampings?

[J_Speegle]

Wait, do FoMoCo service replacements have the year stamped?

Or do you mean only aftermarket replacement panels have year stampings?

Yes some service replacements did - depending on the panel we're discussing. Aftermarket is a different discussion and I've not seen every style used on those over all these years.

[2112]

Wait, do FoMoCo service replacements have the year stamped?

Or do you mean only aftermarket replacement panels have year stampings?

Yes some service replacements did - depending on the panel we're discussing. Aftermarket is a different discussion and I've not seen every style used on those over all these years.

👍 Again, Thank you