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Old Dec 29, 2011 | 12:16 PM
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vin number

hi whats the correct vin number for a 84 trams am 5.0 h.o v8 auto when i read out my number to get a part for it i think there is digit wrong but i do not know witch one or maybe there is nothing wrong but on the MOT is a different number on the log book or title as i am from the uk thanks

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Old Dec 29, 2011 | 02:04 PM
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Re: vin number

Post the first 12 of your VIN (not the last 6) and we can probably tell what the wrong one is.
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Old Dec 29, 2011 | 02:15 PM
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Car: pontiac firebird trans am 1984
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Re: vin number

here it is 1GZAW87G4EL but on the mot it says 1G2AW87G4EL
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Old Dec 29, 2011 | 06:52 PM
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Re: vin number

The VIN should be 1G2, not 1GZ
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Old Dec 30, 2011 | 11:46 AM
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Re: vin number

yup, the 3rd digit in a 2.

1 = Country of origin (US)
G = Manufacturer (GM)
2 = Brand (Pontiac- Chevy would be 1)
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