1973 Corvette Database
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Melting Slicks
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From: Chester Virginia
1973 Corvette Database
I have been collecting build date and sale historys of 1973 Corvettes. I currently have some information on about 65 1973 Corvettes.
If anyone would care to contribute their Corvette's information it would be greatly welcomed. I need the VIN number or at least the last five numbers of the VIN and the trim tag codes, date, trim, & paint. If you have any history of the selling dealer that would also be of value. Copies of the window sticker and/or the build sheet are also of great value.
If anyone wishes to contribute their Corvette's info or has questions you can email me at rms0990@erols.com.
Roger Stephens
RMS73
If anyone would care to contribute their Corvette's information it would be greatly welcomed. I need the VIN number or at least the last five numbers of the VIN and the trim tag codes, date, trim, & paint. If you have any history of the selling dealer that would also be of value. Copies of the window sticker and/or the build sheet are also of great value.
If anyone wishes to contribute their Corvette's info or has questions you can email me at rms0990@erols.com.
Roger Stephens
RMS73
Safety Car
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 4,652
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From: Lakeland Florida
73 Serial Number
Hello,
I have # ****Z***05454
Z = LS4 - 454
4 speed manual transmission
A/C
It has the California Emissions CE equipment on it.
It has been repainted and is not the original color.
I will get the trim tag information to post later.
I like the fact that the last 3 digits are "454" with a 454 engine.
kdf 1973 454
kdf 1986 L98
I have # ****Z***05454
Z = LS4 - 454
4 speed manual transmission
A/C
It has the California Emissions CE equipment on it.
It has been repainted and is not the original color.
I will get the trim tag information to post later.
I like the fact that the last 3 digits are "454" with a 454 engine.
kdf 1973 454
kdf 1986 L98
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Thread Starter
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2000
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From: Chester Virginia
I would like to thank everyone who has responded to my requested.
I now have 89 73 Corvettes in my database.
Anymore responses are still very much appreciated.
Thanks again
Roger Stephens
I now have 89 73 Corvettes in my database.
Anymore responses are still very much appreciated.
Thanks again
Roger Stephens
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Originally Posted by kdf1986
Hello,
It has the California Emissions CE equipment on it.
I
kdf 1973 454
kdf 1986 L98
It has the California Emissions CE equipment on it.
I
kdf 1973 454
kdf 1986 L98
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From: NM
Originally Posted by Mike Ward
Why do you call it "CE" for California emissions? I've never heard that term used before.
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Melting Slicks
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From: St. Petersburg, Fl///Columbus, Ohio
Originally Posted by Kid Vette
I'll email the info to you this weekend. Maybe somebody need to organize a '73 registry like some of the other years have.?
100% We are the "Missfits" of the Chrome/Rubber bumper cars we need our own registry!!!
Advanced
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From: Riockwall Texas
VIN 1Z67J3S431161 Calculated Build Date about June 22, 1973
L48, 4 Speed, Power Brakes, Power Steering, AM/FM Radio, (Dealer Installed) Luggage Carrier, Rt Side Mirror
Paint Code 914, Corvette Metallic Silver
Interior Code 415, Medium Saddle Vinyl
All numbers match including Alternator, Waterpump, Carb and I still have the original Cailipers which I will have SS Sleeved and put back on the car.
Car in Paint shop having a complete strip of three colors (Silver, Red and Black) and repaint with the correct Metallic Silver.
All new interior ready to install after paint. Est Complete Spring '05
L48, 4 Speed, Power Brakes, Power Steering, AM/FM Radio, (Dealer Installed) Luggage Carrier, Rt Side Mirror
Paint Code 914, Corvette Metallic Silver
Interior Code 415, Medium Saddle Vinyl
All numbers match including Alternator, Waterpump, Carb and I still have the original Cailipers which I will have SS Sleeved and put back on the car.
Car in Paint shop having a complete strip of three colors (Silver, Red and Black) and repaint with the correct Metallic Silver.
All new interior ready to install after paint. Est Complete Spring '05
Burning Brakes
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From: Grants Pass Oregon
Info, Info......
I'm sure some of you have been here, but for those of you who havn't.....(http://www.1973-corvette.com/)...For we 73'ers
Safety Car
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From: Lakeland Florida
1973 Engine Information
Hello,
This post is to answer a question from Mike Ward. I looked at the serial number informaiton from the following website.
The Idaho Corvette Club website.
http://www.idavette.net/facts/73.htm
On this page it shows several suffixes for the engine codes such as CLD or CLH. The California Emission test may be an option code YF5. That is where I got the information from that I added to my serial number.
kdf
INFORMAITON FROM THE IDAVETTE.NET WEBSITE
Serial Numbers: 1Z37J3S400001 through 1Z37J3S434464
For Convertibles, the third digit is a "6"
Fifth Digit Code: J=350ci 190hp, T=350ci 250hp, Z=454ci 275hp
Suffix:
CKZ: 350ci, 190hp MT CLR: 350ci, 250hp MT
CLA: 350ci, 190hp AT CLS: 350ci, 250hp MT CE
CLB: 350ci, 190hp MT CE CWM: 454ci, 275hp MT
CLC: 350ci, 190hp AT CE CWR: 454ci, 275hp AT
CLD: 350ci, 250hp AT CWS 454ci, 275hp AT CE
CLH: 350ci, 250hp AT CE CWT: 454ci, 275hp MT CE
This post is to answer a question from Mike Ward. I looked at the serial number informaiton from the following website.
The Idaho Corvette Club website.
http://www.idavette.net/facts/73.htm
On this page it shows several suffixes for the engine codes such as CLD or CLH. The California Emission test may be an option code YF5. That is where I got the information from that I added to my serial number.
kdf
INFORMAITON FROM THE IDAVETTE.NET WEBSITE
Serial Numbers: 1Z37J3S400001 through 1Z37J3S434464
For Convertibles, the third digit is a "6"
Fifth Digit Code: J=350ci 190hp, T=350ci 250hp, Z=454ci 275hp
Suffix:
CKZ: 350ci, 190hp MT CLR: 350ci, 250hp MT
CLA: 350ci, 190hp AT CLS: 350ci, 250hp MT CE
CLB: 350ci, 190hp MT CE CWM: 454ci, 275hp MT
CLC: 350ci, 190hp AT CE CWR: 454ci, 275hp AT
CLD: 350ci, 250hp AT CWS 454ci, 275hp AT CE
CLH: 350ci, 250hp AT CE CWT: 454ci, 275hp MT CE
Thread Starter
Melting Slicks
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From: Chester Virginia
Up to 121 Corvettes on my list now.
Anyone else willing to contribute to the database.
You can email the info me to me at rms0990@erols.com or just post it here.
Thanks to all who have helped out.
Roger
Anyone else willing to contribute to the database.
You can email the info me to me at rms0990@erols.com or just post it here.
Thanks to all who have helped out.
Roger
