How to check matching numbers??
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How to check matching numbers??
Now this is about a 67 camaro I jsut picked up, How do you check the numbers to see if the engine and tranny match?? what else can running the VIn tell and how could I run the Vin>???
thanks guys
thanks guys
Melting Slicks
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It's a little late to be checking numbers if you already bought the car?!?!?!?!
Anyway, the engine pad should be stamped to match VIN, pad is at the front of the passenger head, part of the block jutting out. Should match VIN and tell you engine size and use, and build date. Buy a book on Camaros and go from there..............don't really know what else to say.....................Maybe join a Camaro forum!?!?!?!!?
Anyway, the engine pad should be stamped to match VIN, pad is at the front of the passenger head, part of the block jutting out. Should match VIN and tell you engine size and use, and build date. Buy a book on Camaros and go from there..............don't really know what else to say.....................Maybe join a Camaro forum!?!?!?!!?
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Well thanks.. I hope I didnt really offend anyone asking about a camaro...In a vette forum... Is that a NO NO!?!?!? I figure an old camaro and old vette, its the same with the numbers...I joined this forum because I have a vette , now I may have to look for a camaro forum for my camaro questions. I thought it was a simple question, So SORRY to take up Space!
NO its not too late in asking just because I bought it!!!!!.. The car was practically GIVEN to me and im just COURIOUS if the engine and tranny match the car... I would have got the car with or W/O the drivetrain, You probably couldnt have got a parts junker car cheaper....
Would you buy a 67 rolling chassis vette for 1700, with another ,whos knows how much ??? in extra parts, or worry about the engine/tranny matching???? I could double my money on this car W/O engine a tranny..
Sorry , I just took it as kind of a smart *** response, thanks for the info though.
NO its not too late in asking just because I bought it!!!!!.. The car was practically GIVEN to me and im just COURIOUS if the engine and tranny match the car... I would have got the car with or W/O the drivetrain, You probably couldnt have got a parts junker car cheaper....
Would you buy a 67 rolling chassis vette for 1700, with another ,whos knows how much ??? in extra parts, or worry about the engine/tranny matching???? I could double my money on this car W/O engine a tranny..
Sorry , I just took it as kind of a smart *** response, thanks for the info though.
It's a little late to be checking numbers if you already bought the car?!?!?!?!
Anyway, the engine pad should be stamped to match VIN, pad is at the front of the passenger head, part of the block jutting out. Should match VIN and tell you engine size and use, and build date. Buy a book on Camaros and go from there..............don't really know what else to say.....................Maybe join a Camaro forum!?!?!?!!?
Anyway, the engine pad should be stamped to match VIN, pad is at the front of the passenger head, part of the block jutting out. Should match VIN and tell you engine size and use, and build date. Buy a book on Camaros and go from there..............don't really know what else to say.....................Maybe join a Camaro forum!?!?!?!!?
Last edited by hdbob; Apr 28, 2010 at 07:07 AM.
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From: Indy Indiana
even if the numbers match the vin derivative, that really means nothing, you have to check the stamp pad itself for finish, and check the characters for correct fonts and spacing, and check the block and parts cast dates and make sure all the dates line up, and several other criteria... numbers matching does not mean much anymore if you interpret it to mean the characters stamped match the vin derivative.. anyone can do it and fool most of the people with a harbor freight stamp kit.
Melting Slicks
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From: Confusion
Well thanks.. I hope I didnt really offend anyone asking about a camaro...In a vette forum... Is that a NO NO!?!?!? I figure an old camaro and old vette, its the same with the numbers...I joined this forum because I have a vette , now I may have to look for a camaro forum for my camaro questions. I thought it was a simple question, So SORRY to take up Space!
NO its not too late in asking just because I bought it!!!!!.. The car was practically GIVEN to me and im just COURIOUS if the engine and tranny match the car... I would have got the car with or W/O the drivetrain, You probably couldnt have got a parts junker car cheaper....
Would you buy a 67 rolling chassis vette for 1700, with another ,whos knows how much ??? in extra parts, or worry about the engine/tranny matching???? I could double my money on this car W/O engine a tranny..
Sorry , I just took it as kind of a smart *** response, thanks for the info though.
NO its not too late in asking just because I bought it!!!!!.. The car was practically GIVEN to me and im just COURIOUS if the engine and tranny match the car... I would have got the car with or W/O the drivetrain, You probably couldnt have got a parts junker car cheaper....
Would you buy a 67 rolling chassis vette for 1700, with another ,whos knows how much ??? in extra parts, or worry about the engine/tranny matching???? I could double my money on this car W/O engine a tranny..
Sorry , I just took it as kind of a smart *** response, thanks for the info though.
No, here's the smart *** remark............Seeing how you divulged more info like you also have a Vette, and Camaros were old too, and the rambling above................................... .I would imagine basic knowledge of numbers should be known. But Camaro codes are different from every other car, so once again, buy a book or go to a Camaro forum, maybe they have thicker skin than me.........................
Last edited by corvetteload; Apr 28, 2010 at 10:21 AM.
Drifting
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Here is a link to a good site that explains numbers very well, and the locations to find those numbers.
Welcome to the forum, and good luck with your Camaro.
http://www.mortec.com/location.htm
Don't be put off by negative comments here, were not all like that.
Welcome to the forum, and good luck with your Camaro.
http://www.mortec.com/location.htm
Don't be put off by negative comments here, were not all like that.
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Thanks for the help...thats perfect..
I just got this camaro yesterday, Guy I worked with needed some cash.. Was just sitting at work and thinking about checking the numbers, thought I would get lucky and would match..
thanks again
I just got this camaro yesterday, Guy I worked with needed some cash.. Was just sitting at work and thinking about checking the numbers, thought I would get lucky and would match..
thanks again
Here is a link to a good site that explains numbers very well, and the locations to find those numbers.
Welcome to the forum, and good luck with your Camaro.
http://www.mortec.com/location.htm
Don't be put off by negative comments here, were not all like that.
Welcome to the forum, and good luck with your Camaro.
http://www.mortec.com/location.htm
Don't be put off by negative comments here, were not all like that.
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