VIN Deciphering
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VIN Deciphering
Is there anyone here that has a resource that can look up a VIN and give information pertaining to build date, window sticker and options list, and other little historical nuggets?
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Model year? There is no option information in the VIN for early cars and only engine codes for the later cars. Time\built date is in the upper right corner of your trim tag. The Corvette Black Book lists options for each model year.
Last edited by Easy Mike; Oct 25, 2021 at 04:15 PM.
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It is possible to purchase a copy of the dealer invoice for later C3s, perhaps 77 or even later. And you can download a helpful PDF with production numbers of specific options (and lots of other stuff) here:
https://www.gmheritagecenter.com/gm-...tion-kits.html
Otherwise, this is my go-to site for looking up numbers.
http://corvettec3.ca/
https://www.gmheritagecenter.com/gm-...tion-kits.html
Otherwise, this is my go-to site for looking up numbers.
http://corvettec3.ca/
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Where are all the codes printed on the car? I know from the VIN that its a Corvette coupe with base engine, model year 73 built in St. Louis, and was number 5535 off the line.
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The trim tag is inside the driver side door frame.
If present, it will tell you the original exterior and interior colors, and the car's birthday..
http://corvettec3.ca/interior.htm
http://corvettec3.ca/numbers.htm
If present, it will tell you the original exterior and interior colors, and the car's birthday..
http://corvettec3.ca/interior.htm
http://corvettec3.ca/numbers.htm
