1965 Chevelle Protect-O-Plate Warranty Card

I have more examples but only list a few examples on this page. If you request help with yours, contact me and I'll be glad to answer any questions you have. Include a photo of the Protect-O-Plate as plants often deviate during the model year. Note difference in Fremont warranty plate.

Note that 1965 was the first year the Protect-O-Plate was introduced and, as you'll notice, different final assembly plants created their Protect-O-Plates a little differently - particularly Fremont, CA.

Note: GM offers 2 explanations on decoding the VIN. Using the common 13637 as an example:
1. When describing the VIN plate: 1 ~ Chevrolet Division, 36 ~ Malibu V8, 37 ~ 2-door sport coupe
...and...
2. When describing the POP: 13 ~ Chevelle, even number (2,4,6,8) is a V8 - odd number (1,3,5,7) is a L6, 37 ~ 2-door sport coupe. The engine designations of 2, 4, 6, or 8 for a V8 engine, and 1, 3, 5, or 7 for a L6 engine was determined by the series.

A V8 Chevelle 300 would be 2, 300 Deluxe would be 4, Malibu would be 6, and Malibu SS would be 8.
A L6 Chevelle 300 would be 1, 300 Deluxe would be 3, Malibu would be 5, and Malibu SS would be 7.

Atlanta, Georgia

1st line:
B ~ Interior Trim: Blue
EE ~ Body Exterior Paint (lower-upper): Danube Blue
3 ~ Radio Option: Radio, Push Button [RPO U63]
1 ~ Windshield Wiper Option: 2-speed wiper and washer [RPO C14]

2nd line:
136375A110993 ~ VIN
13637 ~ Chevelle (13), Malibu V8 (6), 2-door sport coupe (37)
5 ~ Year of Production: 1965
A ~ Final Assembly Plant: Baltimore, MD
110993 ~ Sequence Assembly Number: 10,993rd Chevelle sequenced at Atlanta

3rd line:
T1205DE ~ Engine Number: Tonawanda, NY (T), December 05 (1205), 283/195hp w/Powerglide (DE)
R ~ Carburetor Source: Rochester
C1207 ~ Transmission Number: Powerglide Cleveland (C), December 07 (1207)

4th line:
CA1205W ~ Rear Axle Number: 3.08 ratio (CA), December 05 (1205), Warren, MI (W)
K ~ Vehicle Build Month: December, 1964

Owner/dealer info: Original owner's name/address removed for obvious privacy reasons.

1st line:
F ~ Interior Trim: Fawn
NN ~ Body Exterior Paint (lower-upper): Madeira Maroon

2nd line:
135375A152966 ~ VIN
13537 ~ Chevelle (13), Malibu L6 (5), 2-door sport coupe (37)
5 ~ Year of Production: 1965
A ~ Final Assembly Plant: Baltimore, MD
152966 ~ Sequence Assembly Number: 52,996th Chevelle sequenced at Atlanta

3rd line:
T0806CA ~ Engine Number: Tonawanda, NY (T), August 06 (0806), 230/140hp w/manual-3 (CA)
B ~ Carburetor Source: Bay City
S0722 ~ Transmission Number: Saginaw (S), July 22 (0722)

4th line:
CA0722B ~ Rear Axle Number: 3.08 ratio (CA), December 05 (1205), Warren, MI (W)
R ~ Vehicle Build Month: August, 1965

Owner/dealer info: Original owner's name/address removed for obvious privacy reasons.

Baltimore, Maryland

Courtesy Ed Sharretts

1st line:
F ~ Interior Trim: Fawn
N2 ~ Body Exterior Paint (lower-upper): Madeira Maroon, black convertible top
3 ~ Radio Option: Radio, Push Button [RPO U63]
1 ~ Windshield Wiper Option: 2-speed wiper and washer [RPO C14]

2nd line:
135675B121103 ~ VIN
13567 ~ Chevelle (13), Malibu L6 (5), 2-door convertible (67)
5 ~ Year of Production: 1965
B ~ Final Assembly Plant: Baltimore, MD.
121103 ~ Sequence Assembly Number: 21,103rd Chevelle sequenced at Baltimore

3rd line:
T1224AL ~ Engine Number: Tonawanda, NY (T), December 24 (1224), 194/120hp w/Powerglide (AL)
B ~ Carburetor Source: Bay City
T1211 ~ Transmission Number: Powerglide Toledo (T), December 11 (1211)

4th line:
CA1223B ~ Rear Axle Number: 3.08 ratio (CA), December 23 (1223), Buffalo, NY (B)
Z ~ Vehicle Build Month: January

Owner/dealer info: Original owner's name/address removed for obvious privacy reasons.

Courtesy Rob K.

1st line:
A ~ Interior Trim: Aqua
LL ~ Body Exterior Paint (lower-upper): Tahitian Turquoise
3 ~ Radio Option: Radio, Push Button [RPO U63]
1 ~ Windshield Wiper Option: 2-speed wiper and washer [RPO C14]

2nd line:
136375B168885 ~ VIN
13637 ~ Chevelle (13), Malibu V8 (6), 2-door sport coupe (37)
5 ~ Year of Production: 1965
B ~ Final Assembly Plant: Baltimore, MD.
168885 ~ Sequence Assembly Number: 68,885th Chevelle sequenced at Baltimore

3rd line:
F0610EC ~ Engine Number: Flint, MI (F), June 10 (0610), 327/350hp w/HD manual (EC)
H ~ Carburetor Source: Holley
P0428 ~ Transmission Number: Muncie (P), April 28 (0428)

4th line:
CF0609B ~ Rear Axle Number: Positraction 3.31 ratio (CF), June 09 (0609), Buffalo, NY (B)
T ~ Vehicle Build Month: June

Owner/dealer info: Original owner's name/address removed for obvious privacy reasons.

Courtesy Chris Stone

1st line:
E ~ Interior Trim: Black
DD ~ Body Exterior Paint (lower-upper): Mist Blue
3 ~ Radio Option: Radio, Push Button [RPO U63]
1 ~ Windshield Wiper Option: 2-speed wiper and washer [RPO C14]

2nd line:
137375B187999 ~ VIN
13737 ~ Chevelle (13), Malibu SS L6 (7), 2-door sport coupe (37)
5 ~ Year of Production: 1965
B ~ Final Assembly Plant: Baltimore, MD.
187999 ~ Sequence Assembly Number: 87,999th Chevelle sequenced at Baltimore

3rd line:
F0708CC ~ Engine Number: Flint, MI (F), July 08 (0708), 230/140hp w/Powerglide (CC)
R ~ Carburetor Source: Rochester
C0809 ~ Transmission Number: Cleveland Powerglide (C), August 09 (0809)

4th line:
CA0804W ~ Rear Axle Number: 3.08 ratio (CA), August 04 (0804), Warren, MI (W)
R ~ Vehicle Build Month: August

Owner/dealer info: Original owner's name/address removed for obvious privacy reasons.

Framingham, Massachusetts

01/18/2010

1st line:
B ~ Interior Trim: Blue
EE ~ Body Exterior Paint (lower-upper): Danube Blue
3 ~ Radio Option: Radio, Push Button [RPO U63]
1 ~ Windshield Wiper Option: 2-speed wiper and washer [RPO C14]

2nd line:
136375G137404 ~ VIN
13637 ~ Chevelle (13), Malibu V8 (6), 2-door sport coupe (37)
5 ~ Year of Production: 1965
G ~ Final Assembly Plant: Framingham, MA
137404 ~ Sequence Assembly Number: 37,404th Chevelle sequenced at Framingham

3rd line:
F0514EC ~ Engine Number: Flint, MI (F), May 14 (0514), 327/350hp w/HD manual (EC)
H ~ Carburetor Source: Holley
P0511 ~ Transmission Number: Muncie (P), May 11 (0511)

4th line:
CF0521B ~ Rear Axle Number: Positraction 3.31 ratio (CF), May 21 (0521), Buffalo, NY (B)
V ~ Vehicle Build Month: May

Owner/dealer info: Original owner's name/address removed for obvious privacy reasons.

1st line:
E ~ Interior Trim: Black
RR ~ Body Exterior Paint (lower-upper): Regal Red
1 ~ Power steering only [RPO N40]
1 ~ Windshield Wiper Option: 2-speed wiper and washer [RPO C14]

2nd line:
138375G141274 ~ VIN
13837 ~ Chevelle (13), Malibu SS V8 (8), 2-door sport coupe (37)
5 ~ Year of Production: 1965
G ~ Final Assembly Plant: Framingham, MA
141274 ~ Sequence Assembly Number: 41,274th Chevelle sequenced at Framingham

3rd line:
T0608DB ~ Engine Number: Tonawanda, NY (T), June 08 (0608), 283/195hp w/manual 4-speed (DB)
B ~ Carburetor Source: Bay City
P0611 ~ Transmission Number: Muncie (P), June 11 (0611)

4th line:
CE0618B ~ Rear Axle Number: Positraction 3.08 ratio (CE), June 18 (0618), Buffalo, NY (B)
T ~ Vehicle Build Month: June

Owner/dealer info: Original owner's name/address removed for obvious privacy reasons.

Fremont, California

Courtesy Chris Carney

1st line:
741 ~ Interior Trim: Medium Blue Pattern Imitation Leather
CCA ~ Body Exterior Paint (lower-upper-wheels): Ermine White (A-black wheels)
J50 ~ Power Brakes
N40 ~ Power Steering
U63 ~ Radio Option: Radio, Push Button
C14 ~ Windshield Wiper Option: 2-speed wiper and washer

2nd line:
138375Z134608 ~ VIN
13837 ~ Chevelle (13), Malibu SS V8 (8), 2-door sport coupe (37)
5 ~ Year of Production: 1965
Z ~ Final Assembly Plant: Fremont, CA.
134608 ~ Sequence Assembly Number: 34,608th Chevelle sequenced at Fremont

3rd line:
F0315DE ~ Engine Number: Flint, MI (F), March 15 (0315), 283/195hp w/Powerglide (DE)
B ~ Carburetor Source: Bay City
C0310N ~ Transmission Number: Powerglide Cleveland (C), March 10 (0310), night shift (N)

4th line:
CA0308B ~ Rear Axle Number: 3.08 ratio (CA), March 8 (0308), Buffalo, NY (B)
X ~ Vehicle Build Month: March

Owner/dealer info: Original owner's name/address removed for obvious privacy reasons.

Courtesy Tim Lucci

1st line:
714 ~ Interior Trim: Black Pattern Imitation Leather
YYA ~ Body Exterior Paint (lower-upper-wheels): Crocus Yellow (A-black wheels)
U63 ~ Radio Option: Radio, Push Button
C14 ~ Windshield Wiper Option: 2-speed wiper and washer

2nd line:
138375Z139633 ~ VIN
13837 ~ Chevelle (13), Malibu SS V8 (8), 2-door sport coupe (37)
5 ~ Year of Production: 1965
Z ~ Final Assembly Plant: Fremont, CA.
139633 ~ Sequence Assembly Number: 39,633rd Chevelle sequenced at Fremont

3rd line:
F0405DE ~ Engine Number: Flint, MI (F), April 5 (0405), 283/195 w/Powerglide (DE)
B ~ Carburetor Source: Bay City
C0402N ~ Transmission Number: Powerglide Cleveland (C), April 2 (0402), night shift (N)

4th line:
CA0403B ~ Rear Axle Number: 3.08 ratio (CA), April 3 (0403), Buffalo, NY (B)
W ~ Vehicle Build Month: April

Owner/dealer info: Original owner's name/address removed for obvious privacy reasons.

Kansas City, Missouri

Courtesy Verle Randolph

1st line:
B ~ Interior Trim: Blue
EE ~ Body Exterior Paint (lower-upper): Danube Blue
3 ~ Radio Option: Radio, Push Button [RPO U63]
1 ~ Windshield Wiper Option: 2-speed wiper and washer [RPO C14]

2nd line:
136375K154047 ~ VIN
13637 ~ Chevelle (13), Malibu V8 (6), 2-door sport coupe (37)
5 ~ Year of Production: 1965
K ~ Final Assembly Plant: Kansas City, MO
154047 ~ Sequence Assembly Number: 54,047th Chevelle sequenced at Kansas City

3rd line:
F0205EC ~ Engine Number: Flint, MI (F), February 05 (0205), 327/350hp w/HD manual (EC)
H ~ Carburetor Source: Holley
P0206 ~ Transmission Number: Muncie (P), February 06 (0206)

4th line:
CN0205B ~ Rear Axle Number: 3.31 ratio w/metallic brakes (CN), February 05 (0205), Buffalo, NY (B)
Y ~ Vehicle Build Month: February

Owner/dealer info: Original owner's name/address removed for obvious privacy reasons.