1964 C2 Vin Codes Check
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1964 C2 Vin Codes Check
Hi Guys, Just want to confirm that ive Decoded the following correctly,
Style - 837 = Coupe
Trim - 490J = Dark Blue Vinyl
Body - A-366 = (A = A.O Smith Corvette Body Number 366)
Paint - 936A = Ermine White
C25 = ( C = November , 25 = 25th Day , November 25th)
Vin 40837 S 114XXX
(Vin in Detail)
4 = Year 1964
08 = Corvette
37 = Coupe
S = St Loius
114XXX = Production Number
Engine Code
4114XXX F1108RE
4 = Year
114XXX = Production Number Same as VIN
F = Made in Flint MI
1108 = Nov 8th
RE = 327 , 365Hp
Style - 837 = Coupe
Trim - 490J = Dark Blue Vinyl
Body - A-366 = (A = A.O Smith Corvette Body Number 366)
Paint - 936A = Ermine White
C25 = ( C = November , 25 = 25th Day , November 25th)
Vin 40837 S 114XXX
(Vin in Detail)
4 = Year 1964
08 = Corvette
37 = Coupe
S = St Loius
114XXX = Production Number
Engine Code
4114XXX F1108RE
4 = Year
114XXX = Production Number Same as VIN
F = Made in Flint MI
1108 = Nov 8th
RE = 327 , 365Hp
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Hi Guys, Just want to confirm that ive Decoded the following correctly,
Style - 837 = Coupe
Trim - 490J = Dark Blue Vinyl
Body - A-366 = (A = A.O Smith Corvette Body Number 366)
Paint - 936A = Ermine White
C25 = ( C = November , 25 = 25th Day , November 25th)
Vin 40837 S 114XXX
(Vin in Detail)
4 = Year 1964
08 = Corvette
37 = Coupe
S = St Loius
114XXX = Production Number
Engine Code
4114XXX F1108RE
4 = Year
114XXX = Production Number Same as VIN
F = Made in Flint MI
1108 = Nov 8th
RE = 327 , 365Hp
Style - 837 = Coupe
Trim - 490J = Dark Blue Vinyl
Body - A-366 = (A = A.O Smith Corvette Body Number 366)
Paint - 936A = Ermine White
C25 = ( C = November , 25 = 25th Day , November 25th)
Vin 40837 S 114XXX
(Vin in Detail)
4 = Year 1964
08 = Corvette
37 = Coupe
S = St Loius
114XXX = Production Number
Engine Code
4114XXX F1108RE
4 = Year
114XXX = Production Number Same as VIN
F = Made in Flint MI
1108 = Nov 8th
RE = 327 , 365Hp
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What's the block casting number and casting date?
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With a 14XXX VIN, the car was produced in late March/early April, so it's highly unlikely that a November engine is original to the car. ALL midyear Corvettes were final-assembled at St. Louis; half of them from '64-up had the body built and painted at A.O. Smith, and the other half had the body built and painted at St. Louis. All of them went through Trim, Chassis, and Final Assembly at St. Louis.
What's the block casting number and casting date?
What's the block casting number and casting date?
I thought it was the original Block as the Number stamped on the Block
(4114XXX F1108RE) I got from the Left Hand Side Top of the Motor near the Alternator ( Left hand Side looking at the Car) The 114XXX Matchings the VIN number on the Compliance Plate.
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Just curious, why are you hiding the last three digits of the vin? What do you think might happen if you show it? I've heard reasons for a big block, but I'd be interested in your thoughts. Thanks
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Where do i Find the Block Casting Number and Date ?
I thought it was the original Block as the Number stamped on the Block
(4114XXX F1108RE) I got from the Left Hand Side Top of the Motor near the Alternator ( Left hand Side looking at the Car) The 114XXX Matchings the VIN number on the Compliance Plate.
I thought it was the original Block as the Number stamped on the Block
(4114XXX F1108RE) I got from the Left Hand Side Top of the Motor near the Alternator ( Left hand Side looking at the Car) The 114XXX Matchings the VIN number on the Compliance Plate.
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The block casting number is on the rear flange of the block on the driver's side, behind the cylinder head, where the bellhousing bolts up; for your car it should be 3782870. The block casting date is on the rear flange on the passenger side, about 6" outboard of the distributor - it will be a letter, one or two numbers, and another number (the format is like C 10 4, which is March 10, 1964).
What is the Code i FOund on the engine?
4114XXX F1108RE
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Hey Guys Got another Question, The Trim Code 490J ive been reading is Dark Blue Vinyl for Convertibles Bodies produced from the A.O Smith plant. The car is clearly a Coupe is this a common mistake, are there other Coupe Bodies with this code.
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Decoding trim tag_1965 roadster
Hi,
I'm looking at a 65 and the paint code on the trim tag is: 90000.
Can someone help me verify the original exterior paint color. I believe it to be black. Is that correct? The trim is 402 AA and I believe that to be black leather, is that also correct?
I'm looking at a 65 and the paint code on the trim tag is: 90000.
Can someone help me verify the original exterior paint color. I believe it to be black. Is that correct? The trim is 402 AA and I believe that to be black leather, is that also correct?
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in what way do you want to know. a simple thing to check is in the door jams. if the car does not have factory power windows a St Louis body has a dimple were the slot would have been cut. A.O. Smith does not. another way are the rivets in the doors. there are more 
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I am the only one who think the OP has a re-stamped motor?
A Nov 64 engine would be installed in a 65 yr model C2 not a 64.
A Nov 64 engine would be installed in a 65 yr model C2 not a 64.
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Can anyone please tell me what is the time/date of my car manufacturing(finally), about August-Septemper-October ?
1964 Coupe
TRIM PLATE:
A 30 = (January 30)
STYLE - 837 - Coupe
BODY - A-020 (A.O Smith 20 number produced ?)
TRIM - 491P (Red or White vinyl ? )
PAINT - 936 A - Ermine White
VIN: 40837 S 110919
The engine is not right for this car
The engine block casting number is 3858180(Tonowanda, NY) and date casting is K1864, November 18 1964
Thank you
1964 Coupe
TRIM PLATE:
A 30 = (January 30)
STYLE - 837 - Coupe
BODY - A-020 (A.O Smith 20 number produced ?)
TRIM - 491P (Red or White vinyl ? )
PAINT - 936 A - Ermine White
VIN: 40837 S 110919
The engine is not right for this car
The engine block casting number is 3858180(Tonowanda, NY) and date casting is K1864, November 18 1964
Thank you