VIN Help
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VIN Help
Hey guys,
I am not an older Gen guy (im a C5 Z and Porsche guy)
But I have always kept an eye out for the right C2 or C3. Anyway, while looking at a split bumper I uncovered a 74 big block 4 spd.
First, is there a way to decipher the vin here on the forum.
Second... Isnt that the last year BB? I cant imagine there was a ton of LS4 454 4 speeds at the end of the run.
Any help would be appreciated.
Zach
I am not an older Gen guy (im a C5 Z and Porsche guy)
But I have always kept an eye out for the right C2 or C3. Anyway, while looking at a split bumper I uncovered a 74 big block 4 spd.
First, is there a way to decipher the vin here on the forum.
Second... Isnt that the last year BB? I cant imagine there was a ton of LS4 454 4 speeds at the end of the run.
Any help would be appreciated.
Zach
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Hey guys,
I am not an older Gen guy (im a C5 Z and Porsche guy)
But I have always kept an eye out for the right C2 or C3. Anyway, while looking at a split bumper I uncovered a 74 big block 4 spd.
First, is there a way to decipher the vin here on the forum.
Second... Isnt that the last year BB? I cant imagine there was a ton of LS4 454 4 speeds at the end of the run.
Any help would be appreciated.
Zach
I am not an older Gen guy (im a C5 Z and Porsche guy)
But I have always kept an eye out for the right C2 or C3. Anyway, while looking at a split bumper I uncovered a 74 big block 4 spd.
First, is there a way to decipher the vin here on the forum.
Second... Isnt that the last year BB? I cant imagine there was a ton of LS4 454 4 speeds at the end of the run.
Any help would be appreciated.
Zach
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Im waiting for pictures of all the tags to see if the CWM shows up on the engine and M21 on Trim tag.
At least the car had a big block from the factory...lol
So if 3500 BB blocks were made, is there any way to know how many were 4 spd cars??
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GM did not keep stats of how many cars were built with which combos of options.
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Engine suffix CWT would also work for a 454 4-speed.
If you want to determine if its an M20 or M21, you'll have to look at the transmission stamp. An "A" after the stamp would designate M20, a "B" would designate M21.
If the seller is claiming it is an M21, I would make it a requirement to see the transmission stamps. Even more so if he is claiming it is original and you are paying this premium.
If you want to determine if its an M20 or M21, you'll have to look at the transmission stamp. An "A" after the stamp would designate M20, a "B" would designate M21.
If the seller is claiming it is an M21, I would make it a requirement to see the transmission stamps. Even more so if he is claiming it is original and you are paying this premium.
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Well I wish I had better news to report, but it turns out that the seller was not forthcoming with the pictures I requested of engine and trans stamps.... Oh well, Im sure that his numbers matching car will sell somewhere...lol
Sad thing is, I didnt care if it was a numbers matching 454 4spd. But I did want to see what 454 and what trans was in the car. Buying a car out of state you kinda want some integrity from the seller. Guess I live in a dream world..
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Good luck on the next one.
