1996 VIN Code Help
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Melting Slicks
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From: Walled Lake MI
1996 VIN Code Help
Howdy all, been a loooooooooooog time since I've been here on the forums. Can anyone help me with the first string of digits in the VIN code for a 1996?
Long story short I am trying to see if an old Corvette of the families is still out there somewhere. I know the last few digits that would identify the vehicle, but don't know the first part.
Cheers!
Long story short I am trying to see if an old Corvette of the families is still out there somewhere. I know the last few digits that would identify the vehicle, but don't know the first part.
Cheers!
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Howdy all, been a loooooooooooog time since I've been here on the forums. Can anyone help me with the first string of digits in the VIN code for a 1996?
Long story short I am trying to see if an old Corvette of the families is still out there somewhere. I know the last few digits that would identify the vehicle, but don't know the first part.
Cheers!
Long story short I am trying to see if an old Corvette of the families is still out there somewhere. I know the last few digits that would identify the vehicle, but don't know the first part.
Cheers!
Last edited by WVZR-1; Apr 11, 2017 at 08:52 AM.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Walled Lake MI
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Here's a '96 VIN that originated in MI and looks to be now in OH
1G1YY2255T5100031
You could take that VIN to a GM dealer parts department and ask that they run it for options and see if the color is a match for you. The other VIN after I tweaked it some didn't offer up any mileage history and maybe it wasn't actually valid. I got a little creative!
1G1YY2255T5100031
You could take that VIN to a GM dealer parts department and ask that they run it for options and see if the color is a match for you. The other VIN after I tweaked it some didn't offer up any mileage history and maybe it wasn't actually valid. I got a little creative!
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2002
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From: Walled Lake MI
OMG Its still out there! Was just for sale in OH 9 months ago1
https://www.usedcarspot.net/d/1996-c...kkzeaarzedmsad
Here is a picture of me in that car in 1996 when I was just 16
https://www.usedcarspot.net/d/1996-c...kkzeaarzedmsad
Here is a picture of me in that car in 1996 when I was just 16
Last edited by Storz; Apr 11, 2017 at 09:24 AM.
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Good to see that it worked for you!! If it was your Father's or Grand Father's I'd say go after it.
Some people search for years and have way more information. Being a '96 and a 6MT made it much easier.
The for sale thread mentioned "spare tire delete" - it seems to maybe have been a very well optioned car. Maybe have a dealer run the VIN for options and consider looking further!
Some people search for years and have way more information. Being a '96 and a 6MT made it much easier.
The for sale thread mentioned "spare tire delete" - it seems to maybe have been a very well optioned car. Maybe have a dealer run the VIN for options and consider looking further!
Thread Starter
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 2,072
Likes: 3
From: Walled Lake MI
Good to see that it worked for you!! If it was your Father's or Grand Father's I'd say go after it.
Some people search for years and have way more information. Being a '96 and a 6MT made it much easier.
The for sale thread mentioned "spare tire delete" - it seems to maybe have been a very well optioned car. Maybe have a dealer run the VIN for options and consider looking further!
Some people search for years and have way more information. Being a '96 and a 6MT made it much easier.
The for sale thread mentioned "spare tire delete" - it seems to maybe have been a very well optioned car. Maybe have a dealer run the VIN for options and consider looking further!
. The current owner probably doesn't even realize what it is even aside from the sentimental value it has for me...
Last edited by Storz; Apr 11, 2017 at 10:13 AM.
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