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Old Oct 22, 2007 | 01:10 PM
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I have a Vin # supposedly from a 1978 L82. Can anyone verify.

1Z8748S406276

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Old Oct 22, 2007 | 01:19 PM
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1=Chevy
Z=Corvette
87=coupe
4=L82 (L would be base L48)
8=year (1978)
S=St Louis Plant
4=place holder
06276=Build sequ.
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Approximate birthday 1Z8748S406276: October 24, 1977

Your VIN Report:
Division (1): Chevrolet
Car Line (Z): Corvette
Body Style (87): Two-Door Coupe
Engine Type (4): L82-350ci,220hp
Model Year (8): 1978
Plant (S): St. Louis, MO
Sequence Number: 406276
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