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Old Jan 11, 2008 | 05:56 PM
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Would someone please help me out and run 1G1YY22G0W5101027. I think I've found the C5 of my dreams but want to be sure.

Thanks a million! John

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Old Jan 11, 2008 | 06:52 PM
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If you're asking for a CARFAX, it's against the site rules.
If you're asking for a GM Service History check, that can be done by a few of the members here. You might have to be patient.
Your friendly GM dealership service writer can also do it for you for free.
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Old Jan 11, 2008 | 09:33 PM
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Thanks for the reply.

What I'm hoping for is the original build record (there's a name for for it but I can't remember and couldn't find it by searching). I subscribe to CarFax and already have that info.

John
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Old Jan 12, 2008 | 10:40 AM
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You can send me an email directly and I'll do it for you.
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Old Jan 12, 2008 | 03:20 PM
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Old Jan 12, 2008 | 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by AustinJohn
Would someone please help me out and run 1G1YY22G0W5101027. I think I've found the C5 of my dreams but want to be sure.

Thanks a million! John



VEHICLE INFORMATION
Merchandising Model : 1YY07 -1998 CORVETTE COUPE Warranty Start Date : 08/27/1997
BARS Order Type : 60 - RETAIL - SOLD
Delivering Dealer : COVERT CHEVROLET, BUICK, PONTIAC, GMC
PO BOX J
BASTROP , TX 78602-1977
(512) 303-2311



CLAIM HISTORY
R.O Date R.O Number Type Labor Operation Odometer Reading
08/23/2004 209987 # V1153 - 04006 - INSTALL HARNESS KIT - AUTOMATICS ONLY 96483 miles
11/13/2002 159360 B J0680 - TENSIONER, PRIMARY ACCESSORY DRIVE - REPLACE 76210 miles
07/09/2002 149166 0 T2020 - TOWING 69775 miles
07/09/2002 149166 0 E7501 - LOCKING PARTS, RACK/SECTOR/LOCK BOLT/ACTUATOR ROD, STEERIN 69775 miles
06/13/2002 147228 # V0505 - INSPECT LAP BELT RETRACTORS,INSTALL WEBBING GUIDES 68510 miles
08/07/2001 028648 0 E0725 - SENSOR, LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING - REAR - LEFT - REPLACE 60645 miles
07/27/2001 028537 0 J4100 - GENERATOR ASSEMBLY - REPLACE 60571 miles
07/27/2001 028537 0 L1200 - FUEL TANK FUEL PUMP MODULE REPLACEMENT 60571 miles
11/14/2000 025142 0 J3480 - PUMP AND/OR GASKET, COOLANT - REPLACE 56009 miles
11/14/2000 025142 0 J0680 - TENSIONER, PRIMARY ACCESSORY DRIVE - REPLACE 56009 miles
08/10/2000 090760 0 E7501 - LOCKING PARTS, RACK/SECTOR/LOCK BOLT/ACTUATOR ROD, STEERIN 51884 miles
08/10/2000 090760 0 T2020 - TOWING 51884 miles
04/19/2000 021875 0 J5582 - MODULE, ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL - REPLACE 45449 miles
04/19/2000 021875 0 Z7903 - 3-DAY COURTESY TRANSPORTATION 45449 miles
03/23/2000 W17042 # J9993 - CUSTOMER CONCERN NOT DUPLICATED 45449 miles
11/23/1999 016045 # J9995 - CUSTOMER CONCERN NOT DUPLICATED 39851 miles
09/21/1999 015458 # N2411 - SWITCH - SEAT ADJUSTER - LEFT - REPLACE 35820 miles
07/19/1999 014818 # J9992 - CUSTOMER CONCERN NOT DUPLICATED 34517 miles
07/19/1999 014818 # J9993 - CUSTOMER CONCERN NOT DUPLICATED 34517 miles
03/03/1999 013614 # N3231 - ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY - HEADLAMP - LEFT - REPLACE 29214 miles
03/03/1999 013614 # Z7901 - 1-DAY COURTESY TRANSPORTATION 29214 miles
10/08/1998 012488 # N9995 - CUSTOMER CONCERN NOT DUPLICATED 21924 miles
10/08/1998 012488 # H0127 - ROTOR ASSEMBLY - FRONT - BOTH - REPLACE 21924 miles
10/08/1998 012488 # Z7901 - 1-DAY COURTESY TRANSPORTATION 21924 miles
07/07/1998 011789 # C9040 - BELT, SEATBELT RETRACTOR (FRONT) (RIGHT) - REPLACE 17146 miles
06/22/1998 011688 # J4100 - GENERATOR ASSEMBLY - REPLACE 16832 miles
06/22/1998 011688 # Z7903 - 3-DAY COURTESY TRANSPORTATION 16832 miles
01/30/1998 050104 # J6380 - SENSOR, OXYGEN (CATALYST MONITORING) - REPLACE 9170 miles
01/30/1998 050104 # J6355 - POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE TRANSMISSION REPROGRAMMING WITH 9170 miles
01/26/1998 050001 # C9040 - BELT, SEATBELT RETRACTOR (FRONT) (RIGHT) - REPLACE 8852 miles
08/01/1997 A01027 I Z7000 - PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION - BASE TIME 0 miles



VEHICLE BUILD
Merchandising Model : 1YY07 -1998 CORVETTE COUPE
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating : 1678 kg (3700 lb) Order Number : 285DD5
Build Date : 07/31/1997 Build Plant : 1W5Y - BOWLING GREEN


OPTION CODES
AK5 - DRIVER & PASSENGER SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT SYSTEM AR9 - LEATHER BUCKET SEATS
BGR - BOWLING GREEN PLANT B34 - COLOR-KEYED FRONT FLOOR MATS, CARPETED INSERTS
CF7 - REMOVABLE SUN ROOF CJ2 - AIR CONDITIONING-ELECTRONIC DUAL ZONE
DL5 - ROADSIDE SERVICE INFORMATION DECAL DL8 - HEATED REARVIEW MIRRORS
D42 - REAR COMPARTMENT CARGO COVER & CARGO NET FE1 - SUSPENSION SYSTEM-SOFT RIDE
FE9 - FEDERAL EMISSIONS GU2 - REAR AXLE 2.73 RATIO
IP3 - TRIM INTERIOR DESIGN - AR9 JL9 - 4-WHEEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
K63 - 110 AMP GENERATOR LS1 - 5.7L LITER SFI, V8
MX0 - 4-SPD. AUTO. TRANS. W/OVERDRIVE M30 - 4 SPEED ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WITH OVERDRIVE
NF2 - FEDERAL EMISSION SYSTEM, TIER 1 NK4 - LEATHER WRAPPED STEERING WHEEL
QD4 - STYLED ALUMINUM WHEEL R8R - YEAR TO YEAR PRICE PROTECTION
R9U - PROSPEC IDENTIFIER R9Z - POMS EXPEDITE - SOLD ORDERS
UL0 - AM/FM STEREO CASSETTE RADIO UV7 - WINDSHIELD ANTENNA
UZ6 - QUAD SPEAKER SYSTEM U1S - COMPACT DISC PLAYER, REMOTE
U52 - ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENTATION VM3 - CONSUMER INFORMATION LABEL
V49 - LICENSE PLATE FRAME V73 - STATEMENT OF VEHICLE CERT.-U.S. /CANADA
XGG - FRONT TIRE-P245/45ZR17 BW SBR YGH - REAR TIRE-P275/40ZR18 BW SBR
1AZ - SOLD ORDERS PROC OPTION 1SA - OPTION PACKAGE - BASE
13U - SILVER SEBRING METALLIC 92I - MED GRAY INTERIOR TRIM
923 - PEWTER LEATHER



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Old Jan 12, 2008 | 03:41 PM
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Wow! Thanks a million. John
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Old Jan 15, 2008 | 08:14 AM
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WOW that's a "lively" history ... not sure if that's good.

Sponge Vette I sent you a PM for a VIN check if you can ... pretty please ... thank you !!!
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I was thinking the same thing.
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