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Old Jun 29, 2004 | 11:12 AM
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Hi all.
Does anyone know a site where I can look up codes?
I'm just about to jump on a 73 t-top 454.
It says:
Prod date of 12/72
EO8
Trim 422
Paint 910
VIN 1237Z3S4409468

Thanks for all your help!
Dave
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Old Jun 29, 2004 | 11:37 AM
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Default Re: Code help needed (CTdave)

Hi all.
Does anyone know a site where I can look up codes?
I'm just about to jump on a 73 t-top 454.
It says:
Prod date of 12/72
EO8
Trim 422
Paint 910
VIN 1237Z3S4409468

Thanks for all your help!
Dave
Paint =Classic White
Trim shows Custom Dark Saddle-... Custom is leather seat trim, cut pile carpet on floor and lower door panels, wood grain insert on door panels and console.
Hope this helps...That's all the info I have
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Old Jun 29, 2004 | 11:38 AM
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Default Re: Code help needed (CTdave)

Hi all.
Does anyone know a site where I can look up codes?
I'm just about to jump on a 73 t-top 454.
It says:
Prod date of 12/72
EO8
Trim 422
Paint 910
VIN 1237Z3S4409468

Thanks for all your help!
Dave
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/...73/73prod.html
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Old Jun 29, 2004 | 11:52 AM
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Damn, you guys are fast!!
Thanks for the help!
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Old Jun 29, 2004 | 02:30 PM
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Default Re: Code help needed (CTdave)

The Corvette Blackbook lists all the codes. Looks like this '73 is original. E build date and VIN are correct for early December. Classic white and dark saddle leather. Good Luck.



[Modified by Easy Mike, 1:31 PM 6/29/2004]
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Old Jun 29, 2004 | 10:41 PM
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Default Re: Code help needed (mapman)

VIN 1237Z3S4409468
I believe the vin should be 1Z37Z3S409468 ... the last digits should be the number "4" followed by the 5 digit sequence number, which is between 00001 and 34464. Looks like you have an extra digit in there.

The second digit is the letter Z, not the number 2. If you do buy the car, make sure the vin is correct on your new title, even if there is a typo on the old one!! It will save you a lot of angst later.

The fiftth digit being the letter "Z" indicates the engine is the 454 / 275 hp
http://www.idavette.net/facts/73.htm
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