1972 vin tag

[Bob H.]

Was it attached with rosette rivets? Were they shiny or painted black? Thanks

[Gary B.]

Re: 1972 vin tag

Black, Rosette Rivets. Started in 66?
Gary B

[Leif A.]

Re: 1972 vin tag

Black, Rosette Rivets. Started in 66?
Gary B

I agree with Gary...with one caveat. Rosette rivets started late '65 (around March). Black rivets started with the '68 model year.

[Bob H.]

Re: 1972 vin tag

I was looking at an LT1 for sale with air. The vin tag looks exceptional and is attached with unpainted rivets. I just thought it didn't look quite right. I have the photo and I guess it would be ok to post since its already on the internet

[Joe L.]

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I was looking at an LT1 for sale with air. The vin tag looks exceptional and is attached with unpainted rivets. I just thought it didn't look quite right. I have the photo and I guess it would be ok to post since its already on the internet

Bob------

How can you see the rivets? Doesn't the garnish molding cover them?

[Bob H.]

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The other reason I have concern is where I found the car list by a previous owner as a base "K" car. Everything else really looks good. All options and a build sheetlalfp0yi.jpg

[Patrick H.]

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Is the car an Ontario Orange coupe?

Yes, I answered my own question. Here it is previously:

https://www.grautogallery.com/vehicles/3640/1972-chevrolet-corvette-lt-1

[Bob H.]

Re: 1972 vin tag

Well, I see its bounced around a bit but I guess it is a real car!. It looks great other than the right fender and down toward the right headlight, something has happened where is looks like tiny pinhead size bubbles are showing. I am going to look at it again.

[Joe L.]

Re: 1972 vin tag

The other reason I have concern is where I found the car list by a previous owner as a base "K" car. Everything else really looks good. All options and a build sheet[ATTACH=CONFIG]119102[/ATTACH]

Bob------


The garnish molding has somewhat pulled away from the pillar post. That could mean that it's been removed for some reason and not re-installed properly. I wonder why someone would remove it?

The 1972 garnish molding are the same as 1969-70. On my original owner 1969 which has never had the garnish moldings removed, it's not possible to see the rivets.

Anyone interested in buying this car should definitely inspect the frame VIN derivative.

[Owen L.]

Re: 1972 vin tag

I was looking at an LT1 for sale with air. The vin tag looks exceptional and is attached with unpainted rivets. I just thought it didn't look quite right. I have the photo and I guess it would be ok to post since its already on the internet

I suspect the car's been monkeyed. The engine option is indicated on the VIN tag as an LT-1 but the tag has silver rivets. The door label appears original but conveniently has the engine option character, and only the engine option character, scratched out.
1972-chevrolet-corvette-lt-1.jpg

Additionally, it's got every glove box document under the sun except for the POP:
1972-chevrolet-corvette-lt-1.jpg
I am no expert on what LT-1s came with for other specific items to look for.

[Patrick H.]

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Well, I see its bounced around a bit but I guess it is a real car!
I am going to look at it again.

I would suggest looking very closely then based on my inspection previously.

[Dave S.]

Re: 1972 vin tag

Next Stop will be BAT. It will fit right in.

[Bob H.]

Re: 1972 vin tag

I found it on the C3 registry with a former owner that posted the number with a "K". That and the tag had me wondering. I don't think the current owner is deceptive and this goes back a while. Changing trim tags is one thing but screwing with a VIN is likely pretty serious

[Sal C.]

Re: 1972 vin tag

Just FYI,
Current info from a database I subscribe to: 1Z37L2S523277 was sold on 6/9/15 and titled in Michigan on 7/24/15
sold again on 1/7/16 and is currently titled in Florida since 2/26/16
No information on 1Z37K2S523277 is shown

[Jeff B.]

Re: 1972 vin tag

The VIN tag is "bowed up" in the middle. Is this normal?