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Old Mar 11, 2011 | 02:32 AM
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hi:the serial engine number its completely gone anyone knows if there is a web site they can decode it the car its in italy and without engine number i will not be able to register please anyone help me thanks VIN
1Z878AS434861
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Here is a web site that will decode the vin.

http://corvetteactioncenter.com/specs/c3/1980/80id.html

With an "8" as the 5th digit, it left the factory as a L48 350/190hp.
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Originally Posted by garage-ghost
First off, what year is that VIN from? The format is all wrong for a 69.
Second off, you aren't going to get any engine information from the car's VIN unless it is a 72 or newer.
Try here: http://www.vettefacts.com/C3/1980.aspx
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hi: its 1980 corvette thanks
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Originally Posted by karol
Here is a web site that will decode the vin.

http://corvetteactioncenter.com/specs/c3/1980/80id.html

With an "8" as the 5th digit, it left the factory as a L48 350/190hp.
Yup Yours is serial number 34861
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Old Mar 11, 2011 | 10:48 AM
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A is the code for model year 1980.

The second 8 indicates the car originally has an L-48 base engine.

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