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Yep, it’s becoming pretty clear. All Baltimore 71 SS trim tags I have seen including mine have the “BF”

Well, I’m new here but have learned that a 71 SS has an “L” on the trim plate if it’s built in Kansas and it looks like the Baltimore cars had a “BF” on the trim plate for the SS in 71. Best is build sheet and original motor but these trim tag ID’s I just mentioned are as solid. Then obviously you can look closely at the car for the SS signs of what should be there. Rear end, tranny, load leveler system, boxed lower control arms and on and on.

Hello all, I stumbled across this if anyone’s interested in it:

Thx Dennis.

I don’t do it professionally, it’s just a hobby that got out of control, happens to a lot of us I guess. But it keeps my after work hours and weekends full that’s for sure. It may take me 4-6 years to finish a car because of my work and money — typical I guess. Here’s a few pics of my other restored cars:

Hey Dennis I’m not worried, maybe I can fill up my 25 year old daughters bedroom and she will get the hint LOL😁. But in all honesty I do have the space and a full shop, this is my 6th frame off restoration. I’m finishing up a 68 El Camino SS 396/350 that is triple black with bucket seats console and original Muncie 4 speed. So it may be a bit before I tackle the Monte but when I do I’ll be all in. Looking forward to it. Thx for the cool pics👍

Thx Dennis, will do on the pics👍

New fully paid member! Hey all, I registered a few weeks ago but the experience, knowledge, helpfulness and cool cars pushed me over the edge to becoming a fully paid pledged member👍👌

Thx Doug! SWEEEEET Ride👌

Thank you. Hopefully some of the documented original pics I will be/am posting here will help everyone with there future Monte Carlo restoration endeavors. I used to live in Ocala, great place!

Here’s a few more pics showing originality: (2) pics of load leveling system mounted on driver side fender well, and a couple pics of original clamps still installed:

Thanks Rob, I plan on becoming a paid member hopefully by weekends end. Thx for the invite, much appreciated👍

Just got the turbo 400 tranny out, here is a pick of the original girl (71 454SS) 02A build date:

Welcome from South Florida! I’m a new member as well and I have to tell you this site is excellent, members have been very helpful to me, and site is full of information. Your car looks great!

Also, I’m going to Turkey Rod Run in Daytona Beach the end of March, I’ll look around for a 71SS 454 and maybe I can get a picture of another trim tag or two. Can’t hurt.

Canuck, thx so much for digging in on this. I’m glad I sent a picture of my BF trim tag to you guys thus initiating this whole conversation and getting a possible breakthrough started. I just bought the car and was digging around for information on my particular car and I couldn’t find anything listed that would decipher that BF in its particular location. I’ve owned a few 69 Z28’s and know the significance of the X33 or X77 in a similar trim tag location on those cars. Being a new 71SS owner and forum member I am amazed at the fervency in which this forum has scrambled to find an answer. Agreed we still need to see some more 71SS tags to confirm, but I’m feeling pretty confident at this point. Thank you again.

It’s blockbuster news! NO strikes so far, not all Baltimore cars have a build sheet, this latest turn of events— if confirmed —clarifies 71 SS authenticity.

Yep there’s another one. BF confirms another 71 454 SS.

Wow, this is getting very close to confirming 71 454SS Baltimore car trim tags are coded BF. I have not yet seen a 71 SS Baltimore tag without it! Aren’t you guys glad I joined the forum🙄😁.

The passenger side quarter can definitely be patched, cut out the areas needing repair going beyond the rust until you hit good metal (using existing body lines as a guide), then cut out what you need from a quarter skin. Again from the one picture I see there is no need for a full quarter on the passenger side. I would like to see a picture of the driver side so I can see what it needs. But the passenger side from what I see is not bad.

Thx Canuck, I appreciate you looking into this. Sounds like you may be on to something, be cool to know once it’s conclusive —- if it comes to that—-that the trim tag could be used as another way to verify SS authenticity.

Thanks for the help everyone. I have a B where it’s supposed to be so it’s a Baltimore built car for sure. But it’s interesting that at least two others here also have the BF—-so I just joined here a few days ago, just bought my car a few days ago and now I’ve unfolded a mystery for us to unravel😁

Hmm, interesting. Yep I’ve been digging and can’t confirm the meaning either. But I did look at the link you pasted and that’s the first time I have even seen a comment on it. Thx again.

I have deciphered all of it but am wondering what the BF means, anybody know? Trim tag pics:

Thanks everyone! I’ll post pics of the progress when I get started and as it progresses.