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Old Dec 27, 2012 | 11:52 AM
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I'm new to the world of C2 corvettes and just purchased a 65. I am in the process of recording all the numbers. (NOM) The engine block is missing the Vin # but has the engine code. 0902HCH (can't make out the first letter), need help decoding it?
Also the vin # is 194375s119251.
I tried to post a picture but could figured it out.
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Old Dec 27, 2012 | 12:03 PM
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The HCH indicates the motor is out a 65 full size car with a powerglide and a Holley carb. Your VIN indicates your car is a coupe built 6-7-65, that's 2 months after mine.

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Old Dec 28, 2012 | 10:07 AM
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Thanks Jim, and yes it does have a Holly Carb.

How did you tell the date it was built?

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Old Dec 28, 2012 | 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by detch
Thanks Jim, and yes it does have a Holly Carb.

How did you tell the date it was built?

Mike

The C2 registry has a birthday calculator http://www.c2registry.org/


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Old Dec 28, 2012 | 11:35 AM
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For clarity, here's Mike engine pad and trim tag.



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