Options on 1969 using your VIN #?
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Options on 1969 using your VIN #?
Just noticed that the options plate in the driver's door jam is missing. Only owned the car for 2 years...just now getting around to looking for it. Is there any way to figure out the options that came with your specific vette based only on the VIN #? If not is there an easier way to go about figuring the info out? One exciting thing I found out this weekend was that my car actually has a working alarm system...this also only took 2 years to figure out! Ha ha. :chevy :cheers:
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Re: Options on 1969 using your VIN #? (6T9VETT)
I may be wrong, but I believe the '69 VIN says the same as '71.
1971 Corvette VIN Decodeing
A 1971 VIN number will consist of 13 symbols. The tag will be located on the drivers side pillar post and visible through the windshield. A typical VIN number will look like this:
194371S103627
Here's the breakdown of what the VIN means:
The first symbol will always be a "1" and it denotes the Chevrolet division of General Motors.
Symbols two and three will be "94" and denote the Corvette model.
Symbols four and five denote the body style. "37" = Coupe, "67" = Roadster
Symbol six will be "1" and denotes the year 1971.
Symbol seven will be "S" and denotes the build location as St. Louis.
The final six symbols is the build sequence starting with "100001" and ending with "120801".
The example VIN of "194371S103627" decodes as a 1971 Chevrolet Corvette coupe built which was the 3,627th Corvette built at the St. Louis plant. ALL Corvettes in 1971 were built in St. Louis.
1971 Corvette VIN Decodeing
A 1971 VIN number will consist of 13 symbols. The tag will be located on the drivers side pillar post and visible through the windshield. A typical VIN number will look like this:
194371S103627
Here's the breakdown of what the VIN means:
The first symbol will always be a "1" and it denotes the Chevrolet division of General Motors.
Symbols two and three will be "94" and denote the Corvette model.
Symbols four and five denote the body style. "37" = Coupe, "67" = Roadster
Symbol six will be "1" and denotes the year 1971.
Symbol seven will be "S" and denotes the build location as St. Louis.
The final six symbols is the build sequence starting with "100001" and ending with "120801".
The example VIN of "194371S103627" decodes as a 1971 Chevrolet Corvette coupe built which was the 3,627th Corvette built at the St. Louis plant. ALL Corvettes in 1971 were built in St. Louis.
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Re: Options on 1969 using your VIN #? (6T9VETT)
The only information on the door jamb trim tag is the body build date, paint color code, and interior code. No other option information is on there. Also, it has no bearing on getting your car registered. There is no VIN number present on the trim tag.
The only 100% sure way to find out what options were originally on your car would be to drop the gas tank and find the build sheet on top. If it's not there, then you'll have to do some detective work to determine what was originally installed as far as options are concerned.
[EDIT] = Wayne, I noticed that you're in Goldsboro. If you ever make it up here to Raleigh I'd be glad to help you decipher what was originally installed on your car. There are lots of hints that you can look for which will tell you how it was originally configured.
[Modified by sb69coupe, 2:45 PM 8/12/2003]
The only 100% sure way to find out what options were originally on your car would be to drop the gas tank and find the build sheet on top. If it's not there, then you'll have to do some detective work to determine what was originally installed as far as options are concerned.
[EDIT] = Wayne, I noticed that you're in Goldsboro. If you ever make it up here to Raleigh I'd be glad to help you decipher what was originally installed on your car. There are lots of hints that you can look for which will tell you how it was originally configured.
[Modified by sb69coupe, 2:45 PM 8/12/2003]
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Re: Options on 1969 using your VIN #? (FASGLAS)
I better go look for mine!
[Modified by OHSIXX, 2:46 PM 8/12/2003]
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Re: Options on 1969 using your VIN #? (6T9VETT)
Sorry if I confused anyone....the VIN is fine and exactly where it is should be. The only thing that is missing is the tag in the door jam. Yes the car is registered. If I can ever figure out how to post a photo I will.....she is gorgeous. :chevy
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Re: Options on 1969 using your VIN #? (sb69coupe)
{{sb69coupe}}
Would appreciate the help.....have taken the car up to Raleigh a couple of times. Are you involved the C3 club up there? The Neuss River Vette Club gets up that way every once in a while.
:chevy
[Modified by 6T9VETT, 7:54 PM 8/12/2003]
Would appreciate the help.....have taken the car up to Raleigh a couple of times. Are you involved the C3 club up there? The Neuss River Vette Club gets up that way every once in a while.
:chevy
[Modified by 6T9VETT, 7:54 PM 8/12/2003]
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Re: Options on 1969 using your VIN #? (6T9VETT)
Agree with sb69coupe...however....you can play "detective" and find a few things. Presuming your tach is original, each one is specific to one of the available engines (based on yellow/red zones). If a stick, believe '69 is first year of coding on the case. A equal M20, B equals M21. If you have B, you don't have the base engine as was only available with the optional engines. I haven't pulled my tank for the sticker so don't know if I have one or not, but I've sleuthed the car enough to know all the options.
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