Guest marcovf Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Hello - I just purchased sign unseen a 1956 Lincoln Premier with about 35K miles on it. I thought I was buying a sedan with the roof cut off... but in the trunk was all the hardware for the convertible top. New paint, new interior, rebuilt and detailed engine bay - a lot better than I was expecting. I have the data plate information and was wondering if anyone out there can help decode it for me? The Data Code is BY76B 25-630-823-311. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Murphy Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 I think that the data code numbers you posted are not totally correct. BY76B signifies that it is a 1956 Lincoln Premiere convertible 25 is Desert Buff paint code 630 is the trim code for Starmist White and Desert Buff Leather (windlace Change) No listing for the rest of the numbers.According to the parts book patent plate breakdown info, after the numbers 630 there should be a letter which standds for the month of year (built) code, then two numbers which stand for day of month (built) and finally a rotation number (place in assembly line). Your number 823 and 311 don't appear on the patent plate. Look again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Murphy Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 You need also to add these books to your reference library for your 1956 Lincoln:BODY PARTS CATALOG 1956-1957 LINCOLN AND 1956 LINCOLN MAINTAINANCE MANUAL. Both manuals appear for sale on eBay from time to time. A MUST buy for your Lincoln. The BODY PARTS catalog has the patent plate breakdown info you are asking about, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest marcovf Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Thanks john - I'll have another closer look but I am 90% sure I read it correctly - I'll confirm. In the meantime, based on your research, perhaps the "823" might mean August 23rd and the "311" is the rotation number that you mentioned. Either way I appreciate your time to look that up for me. I will look for those two books that you mentioned as well - Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest marcovf Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Hi John - I was able to find my glasses and had another look and you are correct - the plate actually reads: BY76B 25-630-B23-311. Based on your earlier note - I am guessing that the car was made on February 23rd and must have been the 311th on the line that day. Please let me know if you think that is correct. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Murphy Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Yep. Now put the top down and enjoy the breezes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest marcovf Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Great - thanks. Last question... Do you think this was the 311th convertible made in 1956? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Murphy Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Based on the number...yes. Not too many left... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyR Posted December 29, 2018 Share Posted December 29, 2018 what does BY76B 16-629-9-F28 mean on 1956 Lincoln Premiere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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