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Old Feb 1, 2005 | 02:16 PM
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Just bought a C6 and need help decoding the VIN number. Mostly wondering what the vehicle number is. This is a great forum and I can see myself buying some chrome wheels in the future! Also, has anyone put on the logo piece between the exhaust? Thanks.
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Old Feb 1, 2005 | 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by liberty
Mostly wondering what the vehicle number is.
Look at the last 5 digits. Here's wishing you may miles of smile in your new C6.
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Old Feb 1, 2005 | 02:30 PM
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Welcome to teh Forum, Liberty!

Mike Antonick's Corvette Black Book has 3 pages on the VIN info for Corvettes (Try amazon.com)

1G1YY2 = coupe
1G1YY3 = convertible

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Old Feb 1, 2005 | 02:34 PM
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in addition to the above:
last 6 is the number off the line
10th is the year
8th is the engine
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Number is 11583. I guess production is running well. Coupe, MagRed, auto, XM (love it), NAV (haven't used it yet), ONSTAR (haven't used it yet) . Waiting for decent weather!!
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Happy Trails!
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1st = country of origin, 1=USA
2nd = manufacturer, G=GM
3rd = division, 1=Chevrolet
4th = carline, Y=Corvette
5th = series, Y=Corvette (i think the ZR1s had a Z here)
6th = body type, 2=coupe
7th = restraint system, 4=belts/airbags
8th = engine, U=LS2
9th = calculated check digit
10th = model year, 5=2005
11th = assembly plant, 5=Bowling Green KY
12-17th = sequence number
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Originally Posted by Asterism
1st = country of origin, 1=USA
2nd = manufacturer, G=GM
3rd = division, 1=Chevrolet
4th = carline, Y=Corvette
5th = series, Y=Corvette (i think the ZR1s had a Z here)
6th = body type, 2=coupe
7th = restraint system, 4=belts/airbags
8th = engine, U=LS2
9th = calculated check digit
10th = model year, 5=2005
11th = assembly plant, 5=Bowling Green KY
12-17th = sequence number
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Originally Posted by Asterism
1st = country of origin, 1=USA
2nd = manufacturer, G=GM
3rd = division, 1=Chevrolet
4th = carline, Y=Corvette
5th = series, Y=Corvette (i think the ZR1s had a Z here)
6th = body type, 2=coupe
7th = restraint system, 4=belts/airbags
8th = engine, U=LS2
9th = calculated check digit
10th = model year, 5=2005
11th = assembly plant, 5=Bowling Green KY
12-17th = sequence number
Bingo
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Originally Posted by Asterism
1st = country of origin, 1=USA
2nd = manufacturer, G=GM
3rd = division, 1=Chevrolet
4th = carline, Y=Corvette
5th = series, Y=Corvette (i think the ZR1s had a Z here)
6th = body type, 2=coupe
7th = restraint system, 4=belts/airbags
8th = engine, U=LS2
9th = calculated check digit
10th = model year, 5=2005
11th = assembly plant, 5=Bowling Green KY
12-17th = sequence number
Position 7 can be either a 2 or a 4.
2, Active (Manual) Belts W/Driver and Passenger Inflatable Restraint System (Frontal).
4, Active (Manual) Belts W/Driver and Pass Inflatable Restraints (Frontal and Side)
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Hey, thanks guys, I've been looking for a C6 VIN decoder.

One question, though. Position #12, is that really part of the sequential number? If so, that would make my car #110693, and I know Chevy hasn't made over 100,000 C6s this year. Of course, it's #10,693.
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Originally Posted by Randall G.
Hey, thanks guys, I've been looking for a C6 VIN decoder.

One question, though. Position #12, is that really part of the sequential number? If so, that would make my car #110693, and I know Chevy hasn't made over 100,000 C6s this year. Of course, it's #10,693.
12th position in the case of a Vette is 1, and I believe XLR is either 5 or 6...forgot.
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Thanks!
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Originally Posted by Asterism
1st = country of origin, 1=USA...
12-17th = sequence number
Some of you fellas are really smart. Thanks for the info
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