
To decipher I VIN number
Date: Jan 25, 2005
Contributor: Fernando Gasper
Do you need to determine if you Corvette is really an L-82? Here's a simple way to decode your VIN number. However, this only works for 1973 - 1980 Corvettes.
First, here are a few facts about VIN numbers:
Each Corvette has a unique Vehicle Identification Number and they are assigned in sequence, starting with one, during production.
The last 6 digits of the VIN make the Corvette unique. This number is the Production Sequence Number.
Position Description Code 1 General Motors Division 1 = Chevrolet 2 Car line or series Z = Corvette 3 - 4 Body style 37 = Two door coupe (1973-1977) 67 = Two door convertible 87 = Two door coupe (1978-1980) 5 Engine type 1973: J = L48; 350ci, 190hp T = L82; 350ci, 250hp Z = LS4; 454ci, 275hp 1974: J = L48; 350ci, 195hp T = L82; 350ci, 250hp Z = LS4; 454ci, 270hp 1975: J = L48; 350ci, 165hp T = L82; 350ci, 205hp 1976: L = L48; 350ci, 180hp X = L82; 350ci, 210hp 1977: L = L48; 350ci, 180hp X = L82; 350ci, 210hp 1978: L = L48;350ci, 175hp, 185hp 4 = L82; 350ci, 220hp 1979: 8 = L48; 350ci, 195hp 4 = L82; 350ci, 225hp 1980: H = LG4; 305ci, 180hp 8 = L48; 350ci, 190hp 6 = L82; 350ci, 230hp 6 Year of Car 3 = 1973 4 = 1974 5 = 1975 6 = 1976 7 = 1977 8 = 1978 9 = 1979 A = 1980 7 Assembly plant location S = St. Louis 8 - 13 Production sequence number 400001 - ?
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