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newbie has a question

Posted: 4/16/04 3:59am Message 1 of 9
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cole camp, MO - USA
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Vette(s): 1978 Vette. - 350 .30 over, 4 bolt mains, Edelbrock alum heads, edelbrock Pro-Flo fuel injection, 700R4 tranny.
First off, this is a hell of a site.

Question is what do these numbers tell me ?

Chevrolet C14
Trim 92 9L Paint

Or is it
Trim 192 19L Paint

Thanks,
Gary


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newbie has a question

Posted: 4/16/04 4:34am Message 2 of 9
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HOUSTON, TX - USA
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Vette(s): 1976 L-48 coupe
Welcome!
What year is your car?

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Posted: 4/16/04 5:18am Message 3 of 9
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Vette(s): 1978 Vette. - 350 .30 over, 4 bolt mains, Edelbrock alum heads, edelbrock Pro-Flo fuel injection, 700R4 tranny.
Owen,
It's a '78


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Posted: 4/16/04 5:28am Message 4 of 9
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192 looks like black leather interior...
You might want to have another look at the numbers.
Try this link for more info...
http://corvetteactioncenter.com/specs/1978/78prod.html
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Posted: 4/16/04 5:45am Message 5 of 9
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Vette(s): 1978 Vette. - 350 .30 over, 4 bolt mains, Edelbrock alum heads, edelbrock Pro-Flo fuel injection, 700R4 tranny.
Owen,

I looked there and either I'm totally dense or the info I need isn't there. here is the tag info


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Posted: 4/16/04 7:16am Message 6 of 9
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COLUMBUS, MS - USA
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Vette(s): 1972 Coupe; 350 4-speed with GM sidepipes; Classic White/Saddle
Hi, Gary.

Ineteresting array of numbers. From 1977-1982, code "19" means black (applies to interior and exterior). "C14" is the assembly date, also affectionately known as your Vette's birthday. For a '78, that decodes as November 14, 1977.

The "L" in your paint code might be for "Lacquer". I'm still looking into that one to be sure.

It would help if you could tell me what the first six characters of your VIN are.

John


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Posted: 4/16/04 9:21am Message 7 of 9
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Gary , have you gone to the vinn decoder here? It's under the tools tab up on top.Welcome to the world of 78 Vettes |cheers|


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Posted: 4/16/04 4:54pm Message 8 of 9
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lumberjack,

Sorry I missed your reply. The numbers are:
1Z87L8
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Posted: 4/16/04 9:44pm Message 9 of 9
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Nice looking ride, Gary. |thumb| |cool|

Your 1978 "L" code vette should be carrying the L-48 350, rated @ 185hp (or 175hp with a California smog pump). As Owen said, trim code "192" is black leather.

Paint code "19L" is black manufactured by Ditzler. 1978 finishes were provided by Ditzler ("L"), Dupont ("U"), and Rinished-Mason ("M").

Welcome to the pond.

Don't worry, the Sharks and the Stingrays are very friendly here. |cheers|

John


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