Please help me figure out what I have!
03-12-2012, 11:26 AM
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Please help me figure out what I have!
VIN: 194377S113291
We know it's a '67 Stingray with the big-block 427... but we have very little details; it was given to us by my father-in-law when he passed and is now under lock and key until we know exactly what we have. Mileage is 60,XXX.
We're praying it's an L88, but are afraid we won't know for sure until we run the block/tranny numbers. Do any of you have any thoughts?
Thank you!
We know it's a '67 Stingray with the big-block 427... but we have very little details; it was given to us by my father-in-law when he passed and is now under lock and key until we know exactly what we have. Mileage is 60,XXX.
We're praying it's an L88, but are afraid we won't know for sure until we run the block/tranny numbers. Do any of you have any thoughts?
Thank you!
03-12-2012, 11:29 AM
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VIN isn't any help unless someone is familiar with that car.
Why would you suspect it's an L88?
Why would you suspect it's an L88?
03-12-2012, 11:31 AM
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the VIN isn't going to tell us anything.
First, please look on the front of the motor, in front of the passenger side head at the stamp pad and write down and tell us the numbers and letters stamped on it, it will be 2 sets of numbers.
Also, under the glove box on the metal bar is a trim tage with a bunch of info - write down and tellus the info on that trim tag (next to the tag with the VIN on it)
This will be a starting point and than we can go on from there to see what other info we may need.
Pray if you want but you can be assured what you have isn't an L88..... no one is going to have an L88 and not know what it is
First, please look on the front of the motor, in front of the passenger side head at the stamp pad and write down and tell us the numbers and letters stamped on it, it will be 2 sets of numbers.
Also, under the glove box on the metal bar is a trim tage with a bunch of info - write down and tellus the info on that trim tag (next to the tag with the VIN on it)
This will be a starting point and than we can go on from there to see what other info we may need.
Pray if you want but you can be assured what you have isn't an L88..... no one is going to have an L88 and not know what it is
03-12-2012, 11:32 AM
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so we want to be sure, and haven't gotten into the original motor/trans to figure it out. DH's dad was a mechanic at a Chevy dealership for over 30 years in Michigan. The car was bought new, driven for a few years, then sold to Don-- then they started to upgrade it into a beast of a drag car-- the original stuff they removed was all put in storage above the garage so We have all of the original parts (or so Don said). It's just a matter of figuring out whether we want to put them all back in, or leave it as a drag car and continue to race it. If it's an L88, we want to bring it back to stock.The family owns a drag strip in Michigan, like I said, so the car was really purpose-bought to be a drag car.
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03-12-2012, 11:48 AM
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If we can find someone in Arkansas, we will be ALL for it, believe me!
I'll get some pics up when we get it out of the trailer; right now we're trying to get it insured and get a safe place to put it. Regardless of whether it is an L88 or not, we are so thrilled to have it... such an amazing machine!
And before any haters come in-- no, I'm not a troll, I promise This specific car has been raced at Norwalk every Halloween for the last 30 years or so, and was owned by someone who owned a drag strip in Michigan-- I can verify anything anyone wants if they don't believe me. I can't wait to find out exactly what we have!
I'll get some pics up when we get it out of the trailer; right now we're trying to get it insured and get a safe place to put it. Regardless of whether it is an L88 or not, we are so thrilled to have it... such an amazing machine!
And before any haters come in-- no, I'm not a troll, I promise
This specific car has been raced at Norwalk every Halloween for the last 30 years or so, and was owned by someone who owned a drag strip in Michigan-- I can verify anything anyone wants if they don't believe me. I can't wait to find out exactly what we have!
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03-12-2012, 12:09 PM
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Does it have a radio or a heater?
Single carb or multi carb?
Single carb or multi carb?
VIN: 194377S113291
We know it's a '67 Stingray with the big-block 427... but we have very little details; it was given to us by my father-in-law when he passed and is now under lock and key until we know exactly what we have. Mileage is 60,XXX.
We're praying it's an L88, but are afraid we won't know for sure until we run the block/tranny numbers. Do any of you have any thoughts?
Thank you!
We know it's a '67 Stingray with the big-block 427... but we have very little details; it was given to us by my father-in-law when he passed and is now under lock and key until we know exactly what we have. Mileage is 60,XXX.
We're praying it's an L88, but are afraid we won't know for sure until we run the block/tranny numbers. Do any of you have any thoughts?
Thank you!
03-12-2012, 12:20 PM
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I just asked him to look in it and see if it has a radio/heater. The original engine is covered up at the front of the trailer and he's at work so he can't get to it right now. I'll let y'all know and post pics as soon as we have them!
03-12-2012, 12:34 PM
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03-12-2012, 04:15 PM
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the VIN isn't going to tell us anything.
First, please look on the front of the motor, in front of the passenger side head at the stamp pad and write down and tell us the numbers and letters stamped on it, it will be 2 sets of numbers.
Also, under the glove box on the metal bar is a trim tage with a bunch of info - write down and tellus the info on that trim tag (next to the tag with the VIN on it)
This will be a starting point and than we can go on from there to see what other info we may need.
Pray if you want but you can be assured what you have isn't an L88..... no one is going to have an L88 and not know what it is
First, please look on the front of the motor, in front of the passenger side head at the stamp pad and write down and tell us the numbers and letters stamped on it, it will be 2 sets of numbers.
Also, under the glove box on the metal bar is a trim tage with a bunch of info - write down and tellus the info on that trim tag (next to the tag with the VIN on it)
This will be a starting point and than we can go on from there to see what other info we may need.
Pray if you want but you can be assured what you have isn't an L88..... no one is going to have an L88 and not know what it is
They only made 20 of them in 67 and most that remain are accounted for. This isn't the first time I've seen someone's first post hoping or claiming their car is an L88 
Give us some pics and numbers. I'm a doubting Thomas 
03-12-2012, 04:23 PM
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Where are you at in Arkanasas?
03-12-2012, 04:44 PM
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I'm assuming it's an L71, btw.
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03-12-2012, 04:49 PM
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Because DH's mom told us it was; but she is a little so we want to be sure, and haven't gotten into the original motor/trans to figure it out. DH's dad was a mechanic at a Chevy dealership for over 30 years in Michigan. The car was bought new, driven for a few years, then they started to upgrade it into a beast of a drag car-- the original stuff they removed was all put in storage above the garage so We have all of the original parts. It's just a matter of figuring out whether we want to put them all back in, or leave it as a drag car and continue to race it. If it's an L88, we want to bring it back to stock.
The family owns a drag strip in Michigan, like I said, so the car was really purpose-bought to be a drag car.
so we want to be sure, and haven't gotten into the original motor/trans to figure it out. DH's dad was a mechanic at a Chevy dealership for over 30 years in Michigan. The car was bought new, driven for a few years, then they started to upgrade it into a beast of a drag car-- the original stuff they removed was all put in storage above the garage so We have all of the original parts. It's just a matter of figuring out whether we want to put them all back in, or leave it as a drag car and continue to race it. If it's an L88, we want to bring it back to stock.The family owns a drag strip in Michigan, like I said, so the car was really purpose-bought to be a drag car.
You need to find the original engine, photograph the stamping and casting numbers, and post them here along with the VIN plate. Then you also need to find some original documentation to show how the car was originally equipped and remove any doubts as to a transplant/clone/restamp.Good luck!
03-12-2012, 05:10 PM
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Yor car was built approx. Mar 11 1967 Also look for the tank sticker, open the gas cap and peel back the rubber boot and see if you can see any sign of a paper on the drivers side of the tank. Shemp 
03-12-2012, 05:14 PM
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Yeah, get out there and take a ton of pictures, inside and out and under if possible. There's lots of little cues we will be looking for.
If you have a digital camera, put it on "micro" and try to take some close up pictures of that pad on the engine with the 2 sets of numbers as well as the VIN plate/trim tag under the glove box, as Barry described.
Post everything.
PS : it's a "Sting Ray."
If you have a digital camera, put it on "micro" and try to take some close up pictures of that pad on the engine with the 2 sets of numbers as well as the VIN plate/trim tag under the glove box, as Barry described.
Post everything.
PS : it's a "Sting Ray."
03-12-2012, 05:15 PM
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Yeah, get out there and take a ton of pictures, inside and out and under if possible. There's lots of little cues we will be looking for.
If you have a digital camera, put it on "micro" and try to take some close up pictures of that pad on the engine with the 2 sets of numbers as well as the VIN plate/trim tag under the glove box, as Barry described.
Post everything.
PS : it's a "Sting Ray."
If you have a digital camera, put it on "micro" and try to take some close up pictures of that pad on the engine with the 2 sets of numbers as well as the VIN plate/trim tag under the glove box, as Barry described.
Post everything.
PS : it's a "Sting Ray."
But I'm excited! I'm a die-hard GM girl and take a great deal of pride in my vehicles. I love working on my Camaro and I know this will be just as enjoyable! Whether she is an L88 or L71 (or whatever!), what an AMAZING machine! We're so fortunate to have inherited her. I look forward to posting pics of the Sting Ray tonight!
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03-12-2012, 05:55 PM
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Didnt they build all the L88 around jan/feb of 67
03-12-2012, 07:00 PM
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No need to be rude! I'm not trying to claim it's an L88. Hence why I asked if you all could help me figure out what I have. We are pulling numbers and taking pics when I get off work, so I'll give you what we have as soon as I can get it, K?
I'm assuming it's an L71, btw.
Fort Smith
I'm assuming it's an L71, btw.
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03-12-2012, 07:09 PM
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The cars have materialized a few times. Too bad folks ran the new members off. Give the gal the benefit of the doubt. It won't cost you a dime.