72 HQ trim code - Need help identifying Options

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Patchman 6		#1 Posted : Tuesday, 21 February 2023 8:04:48 AM(UTC)
Rank: Newbie Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 21/02/2023(UTC) Posts: 7 Location: Oakey Q		My 72 HQ has 1842 18H trim code, after searching around I have come up with nothing, can anyone help?
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HK1837		#2 Posted : Tuesday, 21 February 2023 11:21:48 AM(UTC)
Rank: Veteran Reputation: Groups: Moderator, Registered, Veteran Joined: 1/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 14,717 Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 512 time(s) in 488 post(s)		1842 is Chateau Mauve Metallic paint. The refinish paint code will be 567-13884. 18 is normally Flax but depends upon the model. From memory H is a Raydo cloth insert on Kingswood and Monaro models. Will confirm later.
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Patchman 6		#3 Posted : Wednesday, 22 February 2023 10:24:20 AM(UTC)
Rank: Newbie Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 21/02/2023(UTC) Posts: 7 Location: Oakey Q		Thanks, it also has FVR for roof I am assuming that is fawn vinyl roof?
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HK1837		#4 Posted : Wednesday, 22 February 2023 11:50:39 AM(UTC)
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Patchman 6		#5 Posted : Wednesday, 22 February 2023 2:37:56 PM(UTC)
Rank: Newbie Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 21/02/2023(UTC) Posts: 7 Location: Oakey Q		Of course, that makes sense. This car was sold new in Mt Isa QLD, long way from Dandenong, would they have these options on any Brisbane built ones do you think. Is there a way to identify build plant?
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HK1837		#6 Posted : Wednesday, 22 February 2023 2:54:21 PM(UTC)
Rank: Veteran Reputation: Groups: Moderator, Registered, Veteran Joined: 1/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 14,717 Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 512 time(s) in 488 post(s)		Easy. What letter does the chassis number end with and/or what is the PSN?
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Patchman 6		#7 Posted : Wednesday, 22 February 2023 8:23:05 PM(UTC)
Rank: Newbie Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 21/02/2023(UTC) Posts: 7 Location: Oakey Q		PSN? What is that?
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HK1837		#8 Posted : Thursday, 23 February 2023 5:56:09 AM(UTC)
Rank: Veteran Reputation: Groups: Moderator, Registered, Veteran Joined: 1/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 14,717 Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 512 time(s) in 488 post(s)		It’s in the VIN. Starts with J on a Dandenong assembled vehicle followed by 6 digits. Starts with H for Acacia Ridge and Pagewood.
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Patchman 6		#9 Posted : Thursday, 23 February 2023 10:01:43 AM(UTC)
Rank: Newbie Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 21/02/2023(UTC) Posts: 7 Location: Oakey Q		HQ80369A on this one, so Brisbane built so it looks.
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Patchman 6		#10 Posted : Thursday, 23 February 2023 10:02:57 AM(UTC)
Rank: Newbie Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 21/02/2023(UTC) Posts: 7 Location: Oakey Q		However chassis number is chq18204b why?
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HK1837		#11 Posted : Thursday, 23 February 2023 10:42:32 AM(UTC)
Rank: Veteran Reputation: Groups: Moderator, Registered, Veteran Joined: 1/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 14,717 Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 512 time(s) in 488 post(s)		Acacia Ridge assembly. HQ80369A is the model. PSN is in the VIN as described. It is how the car was identified by GMH.
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Patchman 6		#12 Posted : Thursday, 23 February 2023 4:00:25 PM(UTC)
Rank: Newbie Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 21/02/2023(UTC) Posts: 7 Location: Oakey Q		Thanks very much great info👍
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