VIN question for my engine
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Racer
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VIN question for my engine
My car has a 1972 engine in it (based on the engine stamping code) but the VIN that's stamped on there doesn't make sense. The engine code starts with a 1, but the decoders I see all say it should be a letter (L, K or W). Anyone know what this engine might be? It shows engine code V0329CKW and partial VIN 12s518039.
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The block Letters for base engine are CDH, CDJ(auto trans), CKW, CKX(auto trans).
Look at the VIN numbers on the windshield pillar. They should match.
Go to this link for more info.
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/...1972/72id.html
Glenn
Look at the VIN numbers on the windshield pillar. They should match.
Go to this link for more info.
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/...1972/72id.html
Glenn
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My car has a 1972 engine in it (based on the engine stamping code) but the VIN that's stamped on there doesn't make sense. The engine code starts with a 1, but the decoders I see all say it should be a letter (L, K or W). Anyone know what this engine might be? It shows engine code V0329CKW and partial VIN 12s518039.
Rick B.
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I agree with Mike.
V Flint, Michigan engine assembly plant
0329 Engine assembled at Flint on March 29th
CKW suffix code for base engine L-48 with 4 speed
1 Corvette
2 model year 1972
S code for St. Louis assembly plant
5 car line series code (all 72s had this 5)
18039 consecutive unit number (the 18039th 1972 Corvette assembled)
If your VIN ends with 518039, you're good to go.
V Flint, Michigan engine assembly plant
0329 Engine assembled at Flint on March 29th
CKW suffix code for base engine L-48 with 4 speed
...12s518039...
2 model year 1972
S code for St. Louis assembly plant
5 car line series code (all 72s had this 5)
18039 consecutive unit number (the 18039th 1972 Corvette assembled)
If your VIN ends with 518039, you're good to go.
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Racer
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Okay, thanks. I thought the two digits before the S should have been the engine type and then model year.
Thought I might have something other than the L48 for a minute since the engine doesn't match the car's VIN.
Thought I might have something other than the L48 for a minute since the engine doesn't match the car's VIN.
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