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Hey Guys,

I found a website that helped me "decode" the corvette VIN numbers. The VIN im looking at is 1Z67J3S423229 (73 vert)


However the site Im looking at suggests that "J" isnt an option for the 5th character?

Could a numbers expert help please

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the J in the 5th position means standard 350-190 HP engine.. looks legit to me..
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Originally Posted by Mark Battersby
Hey Guys,

I found a website that helped me "decode" the corvette VIN numbers. The VIN im looking at is 1Z67J3S423229 (73 vert)


However the site Im looking at suggests that "J" isnt an option for the 5th character?

Could a numbers expert help please

Aussie Mark
Mark,

Its the site your using....its either a J = 350 / L48, T= 350 / L82, or Z=454....Thats it.


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Old Feb 22, 2010 | 10:47 AM
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Mark,

Its the site your using....its either a J = 350 / L48, T= 350 / L82, or Z=454....Thats it.


Stay in tune...
Thanks guys,

This is the site I am using:

http://100megsfree4.com/corvette/1970/vet73.htm

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Thanks guys,

This is the site I am using:

http://100megsfree4.com/corvette/1970/vet73.htm

Aussie Mark

This is just one of numerous better site's... www.73spot.com

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Originally Posted by GREGG-73
This is just one of numerous better site's...

Click here: The 73 Spot

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Gregg;

Your click here: The 73 spot, is not working. BTW I visit that site quite often, it is very informative.
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Gregg;

Your click here: The 73 spot, is not working. BTW I visit that site quite often, it is very informative.
Well, we can't have that now, now can we....all fixed....better?

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Mark,

I thought you were having this car inspected over the weekend? No go?


Stay in tune....
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Mark,

I thought you were having this car inspected over the weekend? No go?


Stay in tune....
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Originally Posted by Mark Battersby
...1Z67J3S423229...Could a numbers expert help please...
1 Chevrolet Division of GM
Z Corvette
67 body style code for convertible (37 for coupes)
J engine code for the L-48
3 year of manufacture
S St. Louis, Missouri plant code
423229 consecutive unit number. The 23229th '73 assembled.

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the J in the 5th position means standard 350-190 HP engine.. looks legit to me..

For shame!!
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