Topic: Decoding the VIN for a 73 Corvette - 'Y' engine code?
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Duncanville, TX - USA
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Vette(s): #1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/
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#2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto
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HOLY MOLY!!! That's a big project! 
Are you getting all the parts to fix it, too? Looks like a lot of work! But then again....I'm lazy, so......
A21 is the body build date, which is August 21 of '72...1st or 2nd day of the '73 model year production. Sure hope the PO can get the title taken care of. Other than the front end, it's not a bad lookin car.
Are you getting all the parts to fix it, too? Looks like a lot of work! But then again....I'm lazy, so......
A21 is the body build date, which is August 21 of '72...1st or 2nd day of the '73 model year production. Sure hope the PO can get the title taken care of. Other than the front end, it's not a bad lookin car.
Joel Adams
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Vette(s): Silver 1974 Convertible - L82 4 speed
Low miles (was only 8,900 when I bought it in March 2006) - Now 54K miles. Original owner bought it as an investment for son's college expenses.
2008 Jetstream Blue Convertible
I agree with Joel on both counts - good looking car other than the front end; and DON'T buy that car until the title is correct!!! As you said, it's going to be a lot easier for him to get it fixed than you
I wanted a Corvette my whole life, but I never dreamed of all the wonderful people I would meet because of it!
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The interior is not bad either
(modified large images to links-aapple)
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Duncanville, TX - USA
Joined: 11/8/2003
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Vette(s): #1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/
Am-Fm/map light National/Regional/Chapter NCRS "Top Flight"
#2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto
Member: NCRS, NCRS Texas, Corvette Legends of Texas
Looks like someone put L-82 valve covers on it...bonus!
Does the seller have any of the parts you'll need to repair it?
btw...for anyone that is wondering, THIS shot Interior pic 2 is the perfect view to show how far the engine is off-set to the passenger side on these cars.
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Joel Adams
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Hi Adam's Apple, yes, the previous owner has a lot of parts for the car. He bought a usable front end that needs a little work, but it's all there and can be repaired and used. He also bought a few NOS parts like the grill and nose to replace the damaged ones. I'm still going to have to source parts, plus I want to replace and fix anything that is past it's sell by date like weather seal, bushes...I may as well do it now while the car will be worked on and before I get it back on the road again.
I'll post more photos when I actually have the car and parts.
Thanks again for all of the help, suggestions and comments
Peter
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Vette(s): #1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/
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#2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto
Member: NCRS, NCRS Texas, Corvette Legends of Texas
Good to hear.....that'll save ya plenty of time looking! Good luck with the project, and we're all here to help with any questions. 
Joel Adams
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