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Old Apr 19, 2012 | 11:19 PM
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Originally Posted by xCCTer
Here's a taste of what "Matching Numbers" means, and my list isn't done yet. Not that big a deal on a '75 to some, but still...

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1971 Chevrolet Corvette Sport Coupe (37)

VIN - 194371S106XXX
Body Build Date - Jan 9, 1971 (F09)
Ontario Orange (987)
Deluxe Black Leather Interior (403)
Power Windows (A31)
Air Conditioning (C60)
Power Brakes (J50)
Tilt/Telescopic Steering Column (N37)
Power Steering (N40)
F70-15” White Lettered Nylon Tires (PU9)
AM-FM Radio (U69)
Four Speed Wide-Ratio Base Transmission (ZW4)
Custom Interior with Leather Trim

350 Cu.-In. Turbo Fire 350 V-8 270hp
4-Speed (2.52:1 low) 3.36 Rear
Engine Casting - 3970010 Date - L120
Engine Stamp Pad - C11S106XXX V1229 CJL
(St Louis Assembly Plant, Flint Engine Plant, Dec 29 1970 - 350/270 4-Speed)
Axle Code - LRW 213E2
(Warren Axle Plant, Julian Date 213, Eaton Positraction, 2nd shift)
Muncie M20 HD 4-Speed (3925661) - P1T21A (Dec 21 1970) C11S106XXX
Cylinder Heads - 3973487 Date - L280
Intake Manifold - 3973469
Exhaust Manifolds - 3846559 (RH) 3989036 (LH)
Carburetor - Rochester MV4 - 7041213 DM Date 2310
Distributor - 1112050
Coil - 1115270
Water Pump - Not Original
Alternator - Not Original
Starter Motor - Not Original
Windshield Wiper Motor - 7044758
Windshield Glass LOF Date - AT (Sep 1970)
Passenger Door Glass LOF Date - VT (Dec 1970)
Driver Door Glass LOF Date - Not Original
Removable Rear Window LOF Date - AT (Sep 1970)
Lap Seat Belts - C-13 48L90 Not Original
Shoulder Seat Belts - C-24 34B70
Brake Master Cylinder - Not Original
Horn (1) - 9000245 03H (Aug 1970)
Radiator Fan - 3991427 H70 (Aug 1970)
Radiator Fan Clutch - 9 15 70 SC
Actually, that's a taste of what "correct numbers" means.

The only numbers that can be "matching" are on the engine pad & transmission:

VIN - 194371S106XXX MATCHES:

-Engine Stamp Pad - C11S106XXX V1229 CJL

-Muncie M20 HD 4-Speed (3925661) - P1T21A (Dec 21 1970) C11S106XXX
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Old Apr 20, 2012 | 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Vettebuyer5869
Actually, that's a taste of what "correct numbers" means.

The only numbers that can be "matching" are on the engine pad & transmission:
Right you are.
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