Engine serial #'s
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Engine serial #'s
Trying to find out more about my Vette. Found this stamped on the block. 1st line: VO320ZBC / 2nd line: 1AS434432. It is titled a 1971 coupe. Please help me figure out what this all means.
Melting Slicks
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ZBC 1980 350 a/t, L82 6 230 4 Vette
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here is 2 links to websites that shows Fred's findings 
http://www.corvettecenterusa.com/Cor...ne%20Codes.pdf
http://www.nastyz28.com/gm-chevy-cod...-suffix-10.php
http://www.corvettecenterusa.com/Cor...ne%20Codes.pdf
http://www.nastyz28.com/gm-chevy-cod...-suffix-10.php
Last edited by MakoJoe; Nov 24, 2014 at 10:14 PM.
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From: Westminster Maryland
Hi RH71,
The first group of digits and letters is known as the assembly information.
It describes which plant the engine was assembled in, the date it was assembled, and the configuration (for what application) it was built in.
The second group of digits and letter is know as the VIN derivative.
This stamp is a record of the serial number of the car the engine was installed in at St.Louis.
Hope this helps you understand what you're seeing on your engine's pad, and also the answers above.
Regards,
Alan
The first group of digits and letters is known as the assembly information.
It describes which plant the engine was assembled in, the date it was assembled, and the configuration (for what application) it was built in.
The second group of digits and letter is know as the VIN derivative.
This stamp is a record of the serial number of the car the engine was installed in at St.Louis.
Hope this helps you understand what you're seeing on your engine's pad, and also the answers above.
Regards,
Alan
