Can you tell the build date off this VIN? If not where can you find this info?

Thanks

 

Also, have a FI in the trunk, Serial Number 2153 Model No. 7014900R. The block is in someone else's garage, I know it has a casting number last 4 digits 6519, I could not read the built date and I didnt check the ID tag. I will go back and check later.
What should I look for if this is a real Fuelie car. the heads are 3890462 F208

 

I think you are missing a few number's.....

Stay in tune....

 

Open the drivers door check the plate on the hinged side of the body.

http://www.c3vr.com/C3-Corvette-Build-Date-Trim-Tag.asp

 

That's not a VIN#.

 

Looks like the last week of Jan., 1958

J58S103677 was the last vette built in Jan. of '58.
They built apx. 46 cars per working dat that month, 3560 is 108 cars short of the last one built in Jan., so it was likely built Wednesday, Jan. 29 in late in the day.

 

Since you posted this in the C3 section I assumed we were researching a C3....Please beg pardon of my ignorance. You may have better luck in the C1 section of the forum.

1958 Corvette

Wheelbase: 102"
Track: 57" Front / 58.8" Rear
Height: 51" Over Hardtop

Length: 177.2"
Width: 72.8"
Curb Weight: 2,926 lbs.

Tire Size: 6.70x15"
Plant: St. Louis


Two 1958 Corvettes entered in the Sebring Grand Prix of Endurance, The last race with official factory participation from Corvette. Sales of the 1958 Corvette reached 9,168. Enough units were finally sold to turn a profit for Corvette for the first time. Extensive redesign for 1958 included new body panels, a new instrument panel, and new upholstery. 1958 Corvettes featured another first for any car, dual headlights on each fender and a 160MPH speedometer.

1958 Options:

Code Description Quantity
Price

867 Base Corvette Convertible 9 ,168
$3,591.00

101 Heater 8,014
96.85

102 AM Radio 6,142
144.45

107 Parking Brake Alarm 2,883
5.40

108 Courtesy Lights 4,600
6.50

109 Windshield Washers 3,834
16.15

276 Wheels 15x5.5" 404
0.00

290 Whitewall Tries 7,428
31.55

313 Powerglide Transmission 2,057
188.30

419 Auxiliary Hardtop 5,607
215.20

426 Power Windows 649
59.20

440 Two Tone Paint 3,422
16.15

469 283ci 245hp Engine 2 4bbl. Carbs 2,436
150.65

469C 283ci 270hp Engine 2 4Bbl Carbs. 978
182.95

473 Power Operated Folding Top 1,090
139.90

579 283ci 250hp Engine Fuel Injection 504
484.20

579D 283ci 290 hp Engine Fuel Injection 1,007
484.20

677 Positraction Rear Axle 3.70 327
48.45

678 Positraction Rear Axle 4.11 1,772
48.45

679 Positraction Rear Axle 4.56 Unknown
48.45

684 Heavy Duty Racing Suspension 51
780.10

685 4 Speed Manual Transmission 664
215.20


Serial Numbers: J58S001001 through J58S10968

Base Engine: 283ci V8 230hp



Exterior Quantity Soft Top Wheels Interior
Charcoal 1,631 Bk/W Silver Bg/C/R
Snowcrest White 2,477 Bk/W/Bg Silver Bg/C/R
Silver Blue 2,006 Bg/W Silver Bg/C
Regal Turquoise 510 Bk/W Silver C
Panama Yellow 455 Bk/W Silver C
Signet Red 1,399 Bk/W Silver C/R
Black 493 Bk/W Silver C/R
Silver 193 Bk/W Silver C/R

Abbreviations: Bk=Black, Bg=Beige, C=Charcoal, W=White, R=Red Bl=Blue


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In 1958, Zora Arkus-Duntov in a Corvette SS hit 183 MPH on the GM proving grounds in Phoenix Arizona


Stay in tune....

 

Like a one year only hood that you could use to wash clothes....

GREGG-73.......I am impressed..........

 

Here are a couple of photos, I thought I posted this in the C1 forum but apparently I didnt. I guess its to late now, This goes to show how diverse you guys are

 

ttt

 

Fuelie!!!!

(that's all I can tell)

-W

 

I can give you this much....

Looks like the block is right. My black book shows 3737739 or 3756519 for all '58s. And the fuel # shows it as a 283/290 hp unit.....

 

The year (last number) casting dates on the block appear to be either 6 or 8. If a 6, too early for the '58 (don't think the 519 block was made that early anyway).
If 8, then both the heads and block are way late for this serial number.
Car was built in Jan 1958, but date on heads "F" (June), and block "D" (April).
block has been decked also.

 

well.. OK.. But it's not a C3 VIN # !

 

If you're in to C1s, you will want Noland Adams' book, The Corvette Restoration Guide Volume I He answers your VIN time/build questions, plus the codes/dates on the early FI units. Pricey, but worth the cost.