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Old Sep 28, 2012 | 08:51 PM
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Vin number what is it

Here is the vin of my vert can someone tell what I have and when was it built.

1G1FP31E5KL196299
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Old Sep 28, 2012 | 09:11 PM
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Re: Vin number what is it

Originally Posted by ridecool
Here is the vin of my vert can someone tell what I have and when was it built.

1G1FP31E5KL196299
1987-92 CAMARO VIN
Vehicle Identification Number Example: 1G1FP2184NL100000
First Digit Nation of Origin: 1=USA, 2=Canada
Second Digit Division: G=General Motors
Third Digit: 1=Chevrolet, 7=GM of Canada('83-'88)
Fourth & Fifth Digit Body Style: FP=Camaro Sport Coupe, FS=Firebird, FW=Trans Am
Six Digit: 2=Hatchback, 3=Convertible
Seventh Restraint Codes: 1=Manual Belts, 2 or 3=Manual w/ Driver Air Bag, 4=Auto Belts
Eigth Digit Engine: See Engine Codes Below
Ninth Digit is Check digit
Tenth Digit Year: H=87, J=88, K=89, L=90, M=91, N=92
Eleventh Digit Production Plant: N=Norwood,Ohio, L=Van Nuys
Last Six Digits increase by one with each car built at each plant

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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 07:29 PM
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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
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Re: Vin number what is it

1 = USA MFG
G = GM
1 = Chevrolet Division
F = "F-Body"
P = Camaro
3 = Convertible
1 = Seat Belts
E = L03 V8 Engine
5 = Check Digit
K = 1989 Model Year
L = Van Nuys CA Plant
1 = Chevrolet 1st number of VIN (2 for Pontiac) until 100,000
96299 = Sequence number

John
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