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Oct 21, 2002 | 11:34 AM

KJB21

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1979 matching numbers

Hey Guys,
Where do I check for matching numbers on a 1979? Thanks for your help. :D

Oct 21, 2002 | 11:52 AM

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Re: 1979 matching numbers (KJB21)

The VIN is on the driver side a-pillar and it should also be stamped near the front of the passenger side cylinder head:

Serial Numbers: 1Z8789S400001 through 1Z8789S453807

Fifth Digit Code: 8=350ci 195, 4=350ci 225hp

Suffix:

ZAA: 350ci, 195hp MT EP
ZAH 350ci, 195hp AT
ZAB: 350ci, 195hp AT EP
ZAJ: 350ci, 195hp CE
ZAC: 350ci, 195hp AT CE EP
ZBA: 350ci, 225hp MT
ZAD: 350ci, 195hp AT HA
ZBB: 350ci, 225hp AT
ZAF: 350ci, 195hp MT

CE=California Emissions, EP=Early Production, MT=Manual Trans, AT=Automatic Trans, AC=Air Conditioning, AH=Aluminum Heads, HA=High Altitude

Base Engine: 350ci V8 195hp

Oct 21, 2002 | 12:11 PM

sb69coupe

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Re: 1979 matching numbers (KJB21)

Check out this post for details. The archives and search feature are your friend :D
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=367584

Oct 21, 2002 | 06:02 PM

Paul L

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Re: 1979 matching numbers (KJB21)

Here...

And here.

[Modified by paul79, 5:03 PM 10/21/2002]

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