Decoding V.I.N# for 68/69
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Racer
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Decoding V.I.N# for 68/69
Can you decode whether a 68 or 69 model year via the V.I.N# what typr of motor came with the car.
For instance my 73 has the fifth digit in which I know is for L48
Z is for 454
Is there any way to distinguish for a 68/69 ?
Thanks
For instance my 73 has the fifth digit in which I know is for L48
Z is for 454
Is there any way to distinguish for a 68/69 ?
Thanks
Team Owner
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From: Huntersville NC
not by vin. 72 was the first model year corvette that included engine info in the vin. For 71 and earlier you must rely on a wide range of "subtle clues" and/or documentation to determine what was original equipment. This is all discussed in great detail in a number of threads in the archives.
Instructor
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From: Anaheim Caleefornia
In a word, NO.
And I would think that there are a few "restorers" that are very thankful of that fact.
All our VIN's tell us is the make, model, body style, year, plant ID and sequence number.
Have you checked the left hand top of the fuel tank for the build sheet? That will tell you all about how your car was built.
SharkPilot
And I would think that there are a few "restorers" that are very thankful of that fact.
All our VIN's tell us is the make, model, body style, year, plant ID and sequence number.
Have you checked the left hand top of the fuel tank for the build sheet? That will tell you all about how your car was built.
SharkPilot
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Racer
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WOW... That's not too good then... How about if the tank sticker is not there. Would that be the determining factor in walking away from a deal?
So if the engine is gone. and no tank sticker,.... There is no really good way to determine what type of engine cam with the car. WOW..
I think the 72 and up Vette's have one up on the earlier models. LOL
So if the engine is gone. and no tank sticker,.... There is no really good way to determine what type of engine cam with the car. WOW..
I think the 72 and up Vette's have one up on the earlier models. LOL
Pro
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From: Palm Bay FL
Originally Posted by Augustus
WOW... That's not too good then... How about if the tank sticker is not there. Would that be the determining factor in walking away from a deal?
So if the engine is gone. and no tank sticker,.... There is no really good way to determine what type of engine cam with the car. WOW..
I think the 72 and up Vette's have one up on the earlier models. LOL
So if the engine is gone. and no tank sticker,.... There is no really good way to determine what type of engine cam with the car. WOW..
I think the 72 and up Vette's have one up on the earlier models. LOL
