this is the VIN in question: 1G1FP2189JL178892
It's from an 88 IROC...
the "L" stands for the factory in which it was made, which is Van Nuys, CA.
& the last 6 digits represent its place on the assembly line. but the cars from Norwood, OH start w/a 1 & the cars fron CA are supposed to start w/a 4, but this 1 says made in van nuys, but has a norwood #...
what's the deal with this? is this guy tryin to bs me???

 

by the way, i'm going to look at this car tonight so help ASAP would be appreciated thanks

 

Here are the results for your query on: 1G1FP2189JL178892
Made in: United States
Manufacturer: General Motors
Make: Chevrolet
Carline Code: F-Body
Carline Series: Camaro (all models)
Body Type: 2 door coupe (hatchback)
Restraint System: Manual belts
Engine Code: 350 ci V8 B2L/L98 (1987-1992)
9 is the CHECK DIGIT
Model Year: 1988
Assembly Plant: Van Nuys
Production Sequence: 178892


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There are four 1's in that VIN. Which one are you referring to as being the assembly plant?

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The VIN looks ok to me, the last 6 digits started with 400001 on Van Nuys Camaros in '85 only, on the 3rd generation cars. all other Camaros from '82-92 started at 100001. this car your looking at, with the last six digits of 178892 was built around the begining of June 1988. Chris

 

I have a 90 Iroc from van nuys and the numbers start with a 1 so i'd say its ok.