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 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.

Baltimore, Maryland

File Photo
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 4-speed (P), April 28 (0428)

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

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

File Photo
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 L-6 (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.

Fremont, California

File Photo
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: Cleveland Powerglide (C), March 10 (0310), night shift (N)

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

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

Kansas City, Missouri

File Photo
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: Cleveland Powerglide (C), April 2 (0402), night shift (N)

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

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

File Photo
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 4-speed (P), February 06 (0206)

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

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