Topic: Corvette Birthday?
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Leavenworth, KS - USA
Joined: 1/24/2007
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Vette(s): MM Red 1971 T-top,LS5,4-speed, black leather C5 seats, Hooker sidepipes.
Previous: 64 Coupe, 65 Roadster L76 / N14
Is it possible to track the day of production from the VIN? I don't have any books that help me with this.
I've tracked the production dates of the major components but not the car itself. All I know is that mine was within the last 1% of all 71s produced, making it darn near a 72.
Appreciate any input. sundevil
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Frederick, MD - USA
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Vette(s): 1969 convertible L71 427/435 4-speed black interior
The data plate on the door jamb should gve you an assembly date code. I don't know if it's 100% accurate, but should be within a day of the car's final completion.
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Leavenworth, KS - USA
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Vette(s): MM Red 1971 T-top,LS5,4-speed, black leather C5 seats, Hooker sidepipes.
Previous: 64 Coupe, 65 Roadster L76 / N14
Well, duhhh! 
Now why didn't I think of that? Guess I've been spending far too much time UNDER the car instead of INSIDE!
Now why didn't I think of that? Guess I've been spending far too much time UNDER the car instead of INSIDE!
I'll check it out. Thanks, Bruce!
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Spotsylvania, VA - USA
Joined: 1/20/2007
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Vette(s): 1977 Silver Coupe
I haveta start looking at the location . I have a Neighbor!! Yahhooo....
I sent you my vin to.
[QUOTE=sundevil74]...All I know is that mine was within the last 1% of all 71s produced, making it darn near a 72. [/QUOTE]
A Brit company would have simply retittled any late production unsold cars still on a dealers lot!!
Lot's of things happen to titles. Give me your Vin and I will tell you when they built it.
Daily Production of the 1971 Vettes stopped on July 16 1971.
The last car that left the plant was #21801
The 72's started production on August 16, 1971. They made 112 the first day.
Rd
Daily Production of the 1971 Vettes stopped on July 16 1971.
The last car that left the plant was #21801
The 72's started production on August 16, 1971. They made 112 the first day.
Rd
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Vette(s): Previous: 1984 Coupe, 1988 Maroon Coupe, 1989 Coupe, 2001 Roadster Present: 1967 Stingray Roadster, 1976 Stingray Coupe, 1989 Roadster..
I know the date Tux.. was born. What I don't know is the date that he died. I know when he was resurrected. I have the receipts to prove that. Just ask my wife... 
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