need vin decoded
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need vin decoded
OK My friend want to buy this car and need the vin decoded.
194679S713897
What is the orginal engine for this car and anything else you can tell me about it would be great.
194679S713897
What is the orginal engine for this car and anything else you can tell me about it would be great.
Last edited by CJ454; May 8, 2007 at 06:44 PM.
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"1" indicates Chevrolet Motor Division; "9" indicates Corvette model; "4" indicates V-8 engine; "67" or "37" indicates convertible or coupe respectively. The sixth digit indicates the last digit of the model year; "S" indicates St. Louis assembly; followed by a six-digit build sequence number.
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It wasnt until 1972 that the vin# told you what motor the car was born with. Other then casting #'s or the tank sticker (if legible) or documentation you are at the whim of whoever is selling it. Peace,,,Moosie 
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I don't mean to take this in a different direction, but it seems to my that many owners would like to know the history of there car, including me. Seems that info would be on record at a National DMV. and available for reseach...
this wouldn't tell anything that happen'd to it but it would say where its been...
this wouldn't tell anything that happen'd to it but it would say where its been...
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I don't mean to take this in a different direction, but it seems to my that many owners would like to know the history of there car, including me. Seems that info would be on record at a National DMV. and available for reseach...
this wouldn't tell anything that happen'd to it but it would say where its been...
this wouldn't tell anything that happen'd to it but it would say where its been...
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Check the stampings on the block pad at the front of the right head. Engine code and VIN derivative will be stamped there.
Go here http://www.cranescorvette.com/1969_s..._guidebook.htm and purchase a copy of Rick Bizzoco's book. Excellent reference for '69 owners and terrific reading for any C3 driver.
