WANTED: VIN info

[LEEJANDZ]

I was wondering if GM has an address that I can write to about the VIN on my 79 L82. I know FORD has a department that will give you all the information on a FORD product for free. Or does anyone know of a website that contains this information. What I am trying to find out is what state the car was originally sold in and what options were on the car when it was brand new. I appreciate any help.

 

[mapman]

I believe that Chevrolet no longer has the VIN information for St Louis cars. You might check the NCRS site (archives). However, I believe that the VIN records for all the St. Louis cars no longer exist. Records for the early Bowling Green cars still exist (I believe).

The best source of information is your tank sticker (if it still exists). Dealer information is in the lower left-hand corner of the sticker.

The tank sticker paper will likely be very fragile, if it still exists, and you might search the NCRS site for removal techniques. On my 1980, the sticker was glued on the front upper-half of the tank. Be sure to take lots of close-up digital pictures of the sticker BEFORE trying to remove it.

 

[DOCMOW]

dang i lost the number at work try to bring it monday gm has a place whers \e you can get a neet restratinm book

 

[pax]

check this out. it won't give you what you are looking for but there is a number you can call to order a package that probably will. I don't know if it is worth the money but if you need to know they got you. I ordered one for my 79 and it gave me what you are looking for plus alot of technical info.

http://www.gmcanada.com/english/maintenance/parts/parts_vint.html

good luck

 

[ChuckG]

There is no place to write, and no source within GM that can give you the info you want. It doesn't exist. GM of Canada has records, so if you have a Canadian delivered car, that's a different story. You're looking for the "holy grail" of Corvette and Chevrolet enthusiasts...VIN and option info. Old fashioned leg work...tracing previous owners, and hopefully finding your tank sticker are your only options. Chuck

 

[LEEJANDZ]

You can also get a free Restoration Package for your Corvette from GM/Chevrolet. Call the Chevrolet Customer Assistance hotline at (800) 222-1020 or 810-696-4800. You will need to supply the VIN of the car.

The phone call only takes 4-5 minutes of your time and is absolutely free. The Restoration Package usually gets sent out to you within 2-3 business days of your request and includes the following:


Chevrolet Past Model Parts
Chevy Restoration Corvette Manual
These are unbound photo copies of the manual. The Restoration Manual is a specifications book for the model year that you request. It includes several magazines articles, followed by an order guide for that model year, General Information and a Vehicle Overview. MVMA specifcaitons for your requested model year. The Past Model Parts information is a directory of suppliers that carry GM Restoration parts, shops, suppliers and publications. The package comes from MSX International in Auburn Hills, MI.

I forgot who sent me this, but THANK YOU!!!

I ordered mine today and the man on the other end of the phone was super nice and helpful. He did tell me that the restoration guides are applicable to 81 and older VETTES.

The call took 10 minutes.

My restoration package will arrive in approx. 3-6 weeks.
THREE to SIX WEEKS!!! What will I do until then???

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JASON

(was that 21 or 42 days???)