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Old 08-02-2015, 11:23 AM
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Can anyone explain why I can not decode a 2014 vin number
I have checked the number three times but it does not come up
I do not not want to put the vin number as you will understand s tand
Has anyone had this problem
Before I am sure then car is geniuen
Old 08-02-2015, 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Nationals
Can anyone explain why I can not decode a 2014 vin number
I have checked the number three times but it does not come up
I do not not want to put the vin number as you will understand s tand
Has anyone had this problem
Before I am sure then car is geniuen
Google the VIN number and see what happens and what you get as a point of reference and points for future research.
Old 08-02-2015, 05:34 PM
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Since VIN's can read anytime the car is out in public is there a danger posting the number on line?
Doesn't Craigslist and Ebay requires posting of VIN's?
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Originally Posted by pltmgr
Since VIN's can read anytime the car is out in public is there a danger posting the number on line?
Doesn't Craigslist and Ebay requires posting of VIN's?
VIN numbers are posted on-line in various public sites.

So if you know the VIN there is no problem in posting the number.
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Originally Posted by Nationals
Can anyone explain why I can not decode a 2014 vin number
I have checked the number three times but it does not come up
I do not not want to put the vin number as you will understand s tand
Has anyone had this problem
Before I am sure then car is geniuen
Decode it yourself using the following:

Originally Posted by Zymurgy
C7 VINs include a code that indicates trim level, transmission and Z51/non-Z51:

2014 VIN Decoding:

This is an example of a VIN # for a 2014 Corvette Coupe (3LT, Z51, MN7):

1 G 1 Y L 2 D 7 X E 5 1 0 0 0 0 1

There are 17 characters. Starting with first character on left the codes are:
01. "1"= Built in US
02. "G"= General Motors
03. "1"= Chevrolet
04. Denotes the car line: Corvette is a "Y" body.
05. Provides more info about the car:
.. A=1LT M/T
.. B=1LT A/T
.. C=2LT M/T
.. D=2LT A/T
.. E=3LT M/T
.. F=3LT A/T
.. G=Z51 1LT M/T
.. H=Z51 1LT A/T
.. J=Z51 2LT M/T
.. K=Z51 2LT A/T
.. L=Z51 3LT M/T
.. M=Z51 3LT A/T
.. 9=export (Non US, Non Canada)
06. Body style: "2" = Coupe, "3" = Convertible
07. Restraint code: D – AJ7 Active Manual Belts, Airbags – Driver & Passenger and Seat Side
08. Engine: LT1 = "7"
09. Check Digit – 0 to 9 or X
10. Model year: E (2014)
11. Plant: Bowling Green = "5"
12-17. Production sequence number that starts with the #100001 for each model yr.

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Originally Posted by Zymurgy
Decode it yourself using the following:
In addition to what Zymurgy has posted, many times you can track the sale of the vehicle using the VIN.

If your only interested in determining what the VIN numbers relate too, then the chart above will serve the purpose.

Otherwise as stated previously if you know the VIN, just Google the VIN and you may find a wealth of information.

Even when searching CF dealers, the window stickers will appear in their ads and most of the time the VIN is listed. Same with Autotrader, CarGuru etc. Most show the VIN number.

There is nothing secret about a VIN number.
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Please email me your VIN and I will assist with providing a complete report for you.


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Originally Posted by nmvettec7
VIN numbers are posted on-line in various public sites.

So if you know the VIN there is no problem in posting the number.
Dealers even post the VIN numbers of the cars they have for sale. Here is one near me as an example:

http://www.cornerstonechevrolet.com/...-MN/2570261943
Old 08-03-2015, 04:05 PM
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I'm curious if I have one of the last 14s' the last 8 characters of my VIN are E5134829... Does anyone know how many 14s were made?
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http://www.corvetteblogger.com/2014/...-totals-37288/

37,288 according to Vette Blogger
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Originally Posted by hisvett
Originally Posted by J_Vette_Manuel
I'm curious if I have one of the last 14s' the last 8 characters of my VIN are E5134829... Does anyone know how many 14s were made?
You're actually 1050 closer to the "last", as the 37,288 includes 500 Premier Coupes and 550 Premier Convertibles that have their own VIN sequence.

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