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Old 08-10-2003, 07:49 PM
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Just curious if anyone can translate every number in a VIN.I own a 78 silv.ann. and assume it was built in canada (not sure). Can someone disect this VIN for me 1Z87L88400425. Much appreciated. :steering:
Old 08-10-2003, 07:58 PM
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Looks like it is the 425th 78 made and it is a L82. In your number the second 8 should be an S and it was made in St Louis. Canada cannot lay claim to any corvette production.
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Thanks a bunch Bob :thumbs:
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Gotta disagree in part. Corvette Black Book lists 5th digit L as being an L-48. Fifth digit 4 is the L-82..........
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I really got to get those reading glasses. Sorry for steering you wrong.
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I picked up an "information package" from GM Canada Vintage. It has a great deal of information pertaining to my specific car. It cost me about CND$50.00. Have your VIN and Credit Card handy!

The # is 888.467.6853 in Canada.

P.S. this is only for cars for export to Canada only!

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