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Jan 5, 2009 | 08:09 PM

Daffy

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From: Gulfcoast Salvage Englewood, Fla

St. Jude Donor '05-'06

VIN decoding help

I just bought a 71 coupe tonight.Been a while since I was over here in C3..It looks like it might be a big block car.Has 350 4 speed now(M20 I'm told)..VIN is 1943715109210...Anyone got any info on this???...Thanks

Jan 5, 2009 | 08:19 PM

Lotadoh

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The VIN # doesn't give you any info on whether its a BB or transmission etc. You have to check the numbers on the pad on the passenger side of the block right by the head.

Jan 5, 2009 | 08:21 PM

Lotadoh

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Character Position Code Significance
1 1 Chevrolet Motor Division
2 9 Corvette Model
3 4 V-8 Engine
4-5 67 Convertible
4-5 37 Coupe
6 1 Last Digit of Model year
7 S St Louis Assembly Plant
8-13 6 Digit Build Sequence Number

Jan 5, 2009 | 08:48 PM

71 Green 454

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Daffy

I would first check to see if the Build Sheet is on top of the gas tank.

Vin#194371S109210

Does your car look something like this?

Last edited by 71 Green 454; Jan 5, 2009 at 08:52 PM.

Jan 5, 2009 | 09:06 PM

Lotadoh

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AHH Sorry I just noticed that its possibly a BB car but has a 350 now. Gas tank build sheet looks like the way to go.

Jan 5, 2009 | 09:27 PM

Ron R

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In the future you can always try here:

www.corvettelink.com

Click to vin decoder

Jan 6, 2009 | 12:26 AM

Daffy

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From: Gulfcoast Salvage Englewood, Fla

St. Jude Donor '05-'06

Quote:

Originally Posted by slk230red

I would first check to see if the Build Sheet is on top of the gas tank.

Vin#194371S109210

Does your car look something like this?

It looks a whole lot like that....Probably look different soon.

Jan 6, 2009 | 05:19 PM

Alan 71

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Things like radiator, tach, half-shafts, sway-bars, MIGHT give some clues as to original engine.
Regards,
Alan

PS: I guess if the original engine is gone it doesn't really matter what it once was. You can build it however you'd like.

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Jan 7, 2009 | 10:44 AM

Easy Mike

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Quote:

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...VIN is 1943715109210...Anyone got any info on this???...Thanks

You are mistaking a numeric 5 for an alpha S. VIN is 194571S109210. S is the plant code for St. Louis.

#9210 should be a late February build.

Jun 28, 2020 | 08:27 PM

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johalu76

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1971 vett ser # 194371S109210

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daffy

It looks a whole lot like that....Probably look different soon.

I bought that car new in Warner Robins, Ga and would like to repurchase it. Please reply and did you find the tank sticker?
thanks
Harry Lucas

Jun 28, 2020 | 09:18 PM

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johalu76

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Daffy

I do!! I bought it NEW Bob Richards Chevrolet Warner Robins Ga. would love to have it back.
contact me
Harry Lucas

Jun 28, 2020 | 10:48 PM

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derekderek

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i would call gulf coast salvage in englewood fl. and ask for him. he was last on the forum about 3 weeks ago. so not on all the time. this is an 11 year old thread.