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Old Jan 18, 2017 | 08:21 PM
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Can anyone tell me any info on these 2 VIN #s?
194377S117417 & E57S102131
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Old Jan 18, 2017 | 08:35 PM
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First one is a 67 corvette coupe, 17,417th made that year. 2nd is a 57 corvette, 2131st made that year.
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Old Jan 18, 2017 | 08:38 PM
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67 was born on May 1st 67 and the 57 Jan 31st 57
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Old Jan 18, 2017 | 08:44 PM
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67 was born on May 1st 67 and the 57 Jan 31st 57
The 67' coupe is supposedly a 427/390 or 400hp car w/ac. Anyway of knowing for sure?
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Is the tank sticker still affixed?
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The 67' coupe is supposedly a 427/390 or 400hp car w/ac. Anyway of knowing for sure?
If it's been restored then all the clues should have been erased. If not there are clues.
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If it's been restored then all the clues should have been erased. If not there are clues.

As you can tell I'm new to the vettes. I purchased the 57' recently to do a restoration on. The 67' I'm looking at to possibly buy. If anyone would care to pm me with any further knowledge of the 67' I'd appreciate it. The trim tag tells me it was originally a sunfire yellow with black interior, I believe.
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The vin tag does not tell us any more then what's already been posted. Post up some pictures and we can help
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Originally Posted by 55-57chev
Can anyone tell me any info on these 2 VIN #s?
194377S117417 & E57S102131
Tkx....
What information are you seeking?

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Old Jan 19, 2017 | 09:18 AM
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What information are you seeking?

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I'd like to know if it's an original 427 car as it has no paperwork.. I checked the motor numbers and it has a 72'-78' 454 truck/car motor. Who knows what has been done to the car in it's lifetime
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Most of the info you are looking for is on the TRIM TAG.
Post a picture and you will get lots of relies.
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Old Jan 19, 2017 | 09:42 AM
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Must have a SL trim tag not a A O SMITH to start. There are many other things to look for.
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Originally Posted by kenba
Must have a SL trim tag not a A O SMITH to start. There are many other things to look for.

K. Tkx. Will post trim tag if I can figure out how to
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Originally Posted by 55-57chev
The 67' coupe is supposedly a 427/390 or 400hp car w/ac. Anyway of knowing for sure?
There are many clues regarding factory AC..........they are hard to fake.

1. Dash cutouts and AC vents are unique

2. Battery is on the driver side with a cutout for access in the driver inner fender.

3. Wiring is different

4. The factory AC box is unique and has special features. Not too many folks will completely changeover from non-AC to a "factory-like" AC system.

5. Dates on compressor and various AC components can be checked against the car build date.

6. The Trim Tag will tell for many interior choices, but unfortunately will not tell you if the interior is simple black vinyl (standard).

Larry

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Can you post a picture of the passenger side inner fender
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