75 Coupe Info
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75 Coupe Info
I just checked my VIN and engine numbers and appear to have a match:
VIN .....S409453
Engine ..S409453
There is also other numbers on the engine pad V1127CHZ
What do these numbers mean?
I am also looking for the trim tag. Read in old post should be under windshield (windshield wiper compartment) at driver side pillar. I can not find anything there resembling a trim tag. However I did find mesh wire standing vertical near the fender. Looks like it is to stop debris (leaves, etc.) from going into fender. The mesh is on both sides of the car.
Where is the trim tag and anyone ever seen the mesh wire?
scott
VIN .....S409453
Engine ..S409453
There is also other numbers on the engine pad V1127CHZ
What do these numbers mean?
I am also looking for the trim tag. Read in old post should be under windshield (windshield wiper compartment) at driver side pillar. I can not find anything there resembling a trim tag. However I did find mesh wire standing vertical near the fender. Looks like it is to stop debris (leaves, etc.) from going into fender. The mesh is on both sides of the car.
Where is the trim tag and anyone ever seen the mesh wire?
scott
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From: Paso Robles CA
chstitans42 - thanks for the information. Looks like TRIM 192 561 PAINT
There also appears to be a D02 after Chevrolet on the top of the tag.
Would someone mind decoding for me?
Vettebuyer5869 - SO?
There also appears to be a D02 after Chevrolet on the top of the tag.
Would someone mind decoding for me?
Vettebuyer5869 - SO?
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Your engine code CHZ is 350ci, 165hp, auto trans, California emissions
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V1127CHZ
V= Flint MI
11-27 Nov. 27 1974
CHZ= 350 automatic California emissions
V= Flint MI
11-27 Nov. 27 1974
CHZ= 350 automatic California emissions
I just checked my VIN and engine numbers and appear to have a match:
VIN .....S409453
Engine ..S409453
There is also other numbers on the engine pad V1127CHZ
What do these numbers mean?
I am also looking for the trim tag. Read in old post should be under windshield (windshield wiper compartment) at driver side pillar. I can not find anything there resembling a trim tag. However I did find mesh wire standing vertical near the fender. Looks like it is to stop debris (leaves, etc.) from going into fender. The mesh is on both sides of the car.
Where is the trim tag and anyone ever seen the mesh wire?
scott
VIN .....S409453
Engine ..S409453
There is also other numbers on the engine pad V1127CHZ
What do these numbers mean?
I am also looking for the trim tag. Read in old post should be under windshield (windshield wiper compartment) at driver side pillar. I can not find anything there resembling a trim tag. However I did find mesh wire standing vertical near the fender. Looks like it is to stop debris (leaves, etc.) from going into fender. The mesh is on both sides of the car.
Where is the trim tag and anyone ever seen the mesh wire?
scott
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Melting Slicks
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D would be Jan. 1975 2 is Jan second . Your Vette was built by hung over assembly line wokers from celebrating the New Years Day holiday. Your engine VIN and all dates line up and appear original to the car. Late Nov. engine in an early Jan. assembled car.
Last edited by LYLE; Oct 13, 2007 at 09:59 AM.
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S plant code for St. Louis, Missouri
4 car line series code (Corvette) for production year 1975
09453 consecutive unit number; the 9453rd 1975 Corvette assembled.
Time/Build date of D02 is the code for January 2, 1975. That's the day the trim tag was attached to the car. Your car would not have been completed on 1/2/75 and would have required another day, possibly a day and a half, to have been finished.
Last edited by Easy Mike; Oct 13, 2007 at 10:36 AM.
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Thanks to all. The sticker on the drivers door shows 01/1975 as well. The car is currently yellow w/ black leather interior. Should I take a look at tranny and rear end to see if they are original? If so where would find the numbers? Are numbers matching vettes as big a deal as first generation camaros (sorry hope I didn't offend anyone). I see the prices that old camaros are bringing as matching numbers.
scott
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