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Old Mar 22, 2005 | 02:58 PM
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does anyone have a link to a Vin decoder?
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Old Mar 22, 2005 | 03:09 PM
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it really doesn't tell you much anymore... such a shame. The days of the VIN revealing much more then engine and year are gone.
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1987 Corvette Identification VIN Tag Information


1G1YY2182H5100001 - 1G1YY2182H5130632

Digit Definition
1st Nation of Origin: 1 = U.S.
2nd Manufacturer: G = GM
3rd Make and Type: 1 = Chevrolet Passenger
4th Carline: Y = Corvette
5th Carline/Series: Y = Corvette
6th Body Type: 2 = Coupe Hatchback, 3 = Convertible
7th Restraint System: 1 = Manual Belts
8th Engine: 8 = L98
9th Check digit: Check digit to verify VIN correctly .
10th Model Year: H = 1987
11th Assembly Plant: 5 = Bowling Green, KY

Last 6 digits Production Number starting with 100001 and up.

Probably not much help. It's all I could come up with on short notice.
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Old Mar 23, 2005 | 05:53 AM
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This should do it. http://carfiche.com/fiche/c4/index.pl if that doesn't take you to the page for 1987 go to page 1 a 9.
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