I have been reading on the Forum about the info that can derived about a car using the VIN# could some one reference me on how best to do this. I took a pic of the tag and was going to upload it, but was unable to complete it.
My Chevelles ID Tag
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Chevelle stuff is one of the best sites to learn about your Chevelle. I forgot your year, click on the year and enjoy exploring.
Any questions and we'll be happy to help.
1972 Chevelle
1971 Chevelle
Any questions and we'll be happy to help.
1972 Chevelle
1971 Chevelle
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try this link assuming you car is a made in the US car...different for exports and Canadian made cars...
Chevelle VIN Number Decoder
chevelle.www7.50megs.com
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That is the body tag not the VIN tag
1971 Chevelle Trim Tags (chevellestuff.net)
1971 Chevelle Trim Tag Breakdown (chevellestuff.net)
Where would the VIN tag be loacted? I thought perhaps inside driver door...but not there.
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top of dash near windshield lower left corner.
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We don't need your VIN, by the trim tag we all the info we need except the vehicle sequential number that won't tell us anything. It's like a sequential serial number.
136371R XXXXXX=
1-Chevrolet
36-Malibu
37-sport coupe
R-Arlington, Texas built.
1-1971
XXXXXX-SEQUENTIAL PRODUCTION NUMBER. This number doe not usually match the sequential body number on the trim tag, so don't freak out. The body sequential number and Vehicle sequential number don't always match.
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71-Year
13637-see above post #11
R=Arlington, Texas
58392-sequential body number
704 Trim Code=~ Black Rondel Cloth, Black Coated Fabric (bench seat)
62 62-upper and lower paint code=62 ~ Burnt Orange
06E-Body date code=5th week of June
?23=Data processing number. Appears in box 10 of a matching build sheet.
So my car had bench seats originally and was burnt orange. My wife is a Texas Tech Red Raider fan, so I’m pleased a previous owner changed the color to Red and Black.
Thanks for your assistance!!
Can you tell wha
Can you determine what engine was originally in the car?
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The 6 in 13637 tells us it was a V8. A six cylinder would have a 5 in that position=13537.
If you get the numbers from the block pad behind the alternator we can tell you what engine you have now and if it was original to the car.
Numbers on the left will tell us where, and when the engine was built and give us the engine prefix which tells us which engine you have.
Numbers on the right are known as the CON VIN or partial VIN. The first 1 in this string tells us it's a Chevrolet. Numbers that follow match the last numbers of the VIN on the dash.
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Dutch, I know this is not the original engine. It is a Blueprint engine. Previous owner tells me it is a 383 Stroker. I have a sheet in the documentation PO provided that shows it Dyno'ed at 431hp.
I didn't get a chance to get the VIN number as a previous poster suggested. I had an appointment with a front end shop and they aligned the front end today. They said the alignment was not that far out, but the left front tire only had 13lbs of air in it... The front end seemed to be sagging on the drivers side, but airing the tire up and adjusting the toe in straightening the steering wheel made a world of difference in the way the car sits and drives. I'm a very happy Chevelle owner
Thanks for your help on deciphering the numbers on the body tag.
You guys on this forum are an amazing group. I've been reading posts and can't believe the wealth of info on this site.
Sure appreciate all the effort from you and others.
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Enjoy your ride. I hope she's got a place to stay in the garage. Did you get that fuel vapor issue fixed?
Yes she’s nice and cozy. I’ve got to get it on a lift to trace the lines going to the front of the car. I looked and couldn’t see a cannister in the engine compartment. I have a friend who has a machine shop with a lift and he is very fond of my Chevelle. I’m thinking he can help me with it.
I am still so impressed with you and others in this group and your passion for the cars and helping their owners. I hope to have the privilege of shaking hands with some of them someday.
My brother in law has a ‘70 Chevelle that is the same color as mine. That’s actually the impetus behind my acquiring mine. He has attended an event called Cruising the Coast. I’m considering trying to attend and if I do, I’m hoping to cross paths with some members of this group then.
Thanks again!! Wishing you and yours a Happy and Prosperous New Year!!
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