Help with manf date
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Help with manf date
Hi
I am trying to find the build date of my 97 Vette. I think there is a way using the vin but I don't know
how. the last six numbers of the vin are103113. Can antone help me?
Thanks Mike
I am trying to find the build date of my 97 Vette. I think there is a way using the vin but I don't know
how. the last six numbers of the vin are103113. Can antone help me?
Thanks Mike
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Here is a simple way - go to your local Chevy dealer and ask them to run a vehicle history report. The build date is listed on there. I had a forum supporting dealer run the report on the ‘03 I had and included with the report was a listing of all warranty and dealer performed repair work that had been done to the car.
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Hi
Thank you for the replys. I do not have a door sticker, don't know why it didn't have one when I brought it. I eill check with my local Chev dealer and see if they can help
Mike
Thank you for the replys. I do not have a door sticker, don't know why it didn't have one when I brought it. I eill check with my local Chev dealer and see if they can help
Mike
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Not to state the obvious but you can tell by the door placard by month year.
I never felt the need to narrow it down to the day. Maybe I'm just weird that way.
I never felt the need to narrow it down to the day. Maybe I'm just weird that way.
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Check the link below, it has your C5 build date as August 20th 1997
http://www.c5registry.com/membersonl...n/98c5prod.htm
http://www.c5registry.com/membersonl...n/98c5prod.htm
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I found this site. You can obtain service history by entering your VIN. You do have to register to get the information. I found that my 1998 never had the column lock recall done and it's listed as "incomplete". Not sure how many years you have to get recalls done for free...
https://www.chevrolet.com/ownercenter/service
https://www.chevrolet.com/ownercenter/service
Last edited by bc6152; Dec 20, 2021 at 05:06 PM.
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this is what worked for me Corvette C5 Production Time Line 2002 Model Year
http://www.c5registry.com › Production › 2002c5prod
http://www.c5registry.com › Production › 2002c5prod
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Check the link below, it has your C5 build date as August 20th 1997
http://www.c5registry.com/membersonl...n/98c5prod.htm
http://www.c5registry.com/membersonl...n/98c5prod.htm
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You are confusing the date built with the model year. Dec 23 is when the last C5 was built in 1997 - but it was a '98 model. The 1998's had been in production since July 18, 1997 and were produced until June 16, 1998 when the factory switched over to the '99 model. C5 model year switchovers are basically mid-year events.
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Hi
I am confused. The title says 97 and the vin is the one listed. I have a guy from Austrailar interested but he needs the manf date to be able to import it.
Thanks again for any help
I am confused. The title says 97 and the vin is the one listed. I have a guy from Austrailar interested but he needs the manf date to be able to import it.
Thanks again for any help
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I agree that model year change overs were mid year events, usually during July plant shutdown. But the 97 model year was a very short production run, with around 9500 total units made. Switch over to 98 production was late Dec97, early January 98
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My Black '98 Base Coupe was born on the same date, a Wednesday. According to automotive superstition a car built midweek has a better chance of being reliable.
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I will stand with my recommendation in post #6.
I agree that model year change overs were mid year events, usually during July plant shutdown. But the 97 model year was a very short production run, with around 9500 total units made. Switch over to 98 production was late Dec97, early January 98
I agree that model year change overs were mid year events, usually during July plant shutdown. But the 97 model year was a very short production run, with around 9500 total units made. Switch over to 98 production was late Dec97, early January 98
http://www.c5registry.com/membersonl...n/98c5prod.htm