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Old 01-24-2002, 03:56 AM
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Default How do I find my 79's roots?

She has the L-82 badge and the power to back it up, but the previous owner did do some engine work and I want to find out if she still is what she claims to be. Where do I go about checking to be sure I have an actual L-82 motor and does the VIN provide insight to what the car originally came with?
Thanks in advance, Jeremy. :seeya
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Default Re: How do I find my 79's roots? (Jerr79Shark)

right front engine block below cyl. head on asmall pad apartial v.i.n. should be there
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Default Re: How do I find my 79's roots? (Jerr79Shark)

Check the build sheet, should be attached to the top of the gas tank if you're so lucky. I've been told you can reach up with your arm and grab it.
Also, there are ways to decode VINs, but I'm not too familiar with it. :)
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Default Re: How do I find my 79's roots? (Jerr79Shark)

Try this site "www.mortec.com"
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Well after digging a bit, I found a site for Vette VINs http://www.vettesite.com/vin.asp
Thanks for the help, now I just need to match the block to the VIN and then I should know.
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Default Re: How do I find my 79's roots? (Jerr79Shark)

1979 VIN 5th digit

8 = L-48

4 = L-82

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