[bornagaincars]

Can you tell from the VIN if the Car you are looking at is a Clone or a TRUE SS?

 

[Freddy Mercado]

In certain years, yes. I know that on a 1966-67, if the first three numbers are 138, it is a SS.

 

[NOTHINBUT69s]

68s also, 69 was the first year gm did away with the 138 for the SS

 

[webfoot]

Also, I think we have a record here for longest time between registration date and first post!

Welcome!

 

[furball8994]

Also, I think we have a record here for longest time between registration date and first post!

Welcome!

LOL I hope thats a Forum error! Three years?

 

[73guna]

LOL I hope thats a Forum error! Three years?

Maybe his computer is slow.

 

[Dean]

Many people join and NEVER ask a question.

What year bornagain?

What part of KC are you in?
Overland Park here.

 

[TH396]

In certain years, yes. I know that on a 1966-67, if the first three numbers are 138, it is a SS.

Also in '65 and '68 as well as '66-'67!

 

[Stalkingbear]

Yep.... he's a 'dialup'....
'bear

 

[Steve S]

Also in 72 if the 5th digit is a "W" this indicated a 454 engine and the only way you could a 454 was with the SS option.

Go here for more info: http://www.chevelles.com/shop/

 

[lilcoop_69]

What about a 1970 454 SS??? Also, I've noticed on the internet when you do a search that a majority of the 1970 454's are 25k and up and are in show condition only (damn people paying google). Is that always the case or do I just have to ride around the country looking for that one car in the back yard???... hehe.

 

[Dean]

What about a 1970 454 SS???..........................................

Nope, nothing in the VIN indicates SS OR engine size in 1970.

 

[Bunz-T]

Please give me the list of 70 SS cars in show condition for 25K. I have missed every one of them. The 70 is the standard all chevelles are compared to and it started years ago with the uniqueness of the LS-6. The 67 seems to follow behind in price command with the rest standing on their particular quality. I prefer a 69 not only for the more pointed lines but I can buy a lot more car for 20-25K than a 70. Good luck on your hunt.

 

[johndixon]

how do yo determine if a vehicle has matching numbers? I have a 69 gto and know how to do so on it.

 

[Dean]

how do yo determine if a vehicle has matching numbers? I have a 69 gto and know how to do so on it.

Look for a part of The VIN stamped on the engine and transmission.

http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=169460

 

[DaleM]

how do yo determine if a vehicle has matching numbers? I have a 69 gto and know how to do so on it.

If you know how to do so on a 69 GTO, you know how to do so on anything.

Careful when replying that 138xx denotes a SS car. If the questioner is truly a novice, they may then think that 138xx Concours wagons may fall into that SS category as well as 138xx Monte Carlos up through 1971 and figure we don't know what we're talking about.