what does this 1967 vin tell me

[Domenic T.]

My 1967 vin # is.............. 194377S117702CA............

I am new to the #s and each area is a challenge for me. I have not yet purchased the material needed to decode this vin and need to know what to buy as I have another vette.
I have spent Months going thru bolts, parts, you name it. My head is getting numb with the research of what I have on the shelves and seperating them into years and models .
I have some books that identify parts and have not yet got to the date this car was born as the engine is a CE block and I replaced the 4 speed years ago when #s didn't mean much.
If it's not to much trouble could you experts help tell me what it means? the only thing I know is the CA ( california).

DOM

[Kenneth B.]

Re: what does this 1967 vin tell me

[quote=Domenic Tallarita (51287);510987]My 1967 vin # is.............. 194377S117702CA............

I am new to the #s and each area is a challenge for me. I have not yet purchased the material needed to decode this vin and need to know what to buy as I have another vette.
I have spent Months going thru bolts, parts, you name it. My head is getting numb with the research of what I have on the shelves and seperating them into years and models .
I have some books that identify parts and have not yet got to the date this car was born as the engine is a CE block and I replaced the 4 speed years ago when #s didn't mean much.
If it's not to much trouble could you experts help tell me what it means? the only thing I know is the CA ( california).

It is a coupe built the second week of April 1967 nothing more. There is no letters at the end of the SN

[Joe R.]

Re: what does this 1967 vin tell me

[quote=Domenic Tallarita (51287);510987]My 1967 vin # is.............. 194377S117702CA............

If it's not to much trouble could you experts help tell me what it means? the only thing I know is the CA ( california).

DOM[/quote]

Dom,

I'll take a shot.

19437 = Coupe
7 = 1967
S = St. Louis Assembly Plant
117702 = Serial Number (approximate birthday is May 4, 1967)
CA would be the engine code, not the state. But CA is not a valid engine code. Could it be CE (replacement block)? Or maybe JA? Here's a listing I found online for what it's worth:

HE .. 327 .300 .. 1x4BC & ManualTrans.
HH . 327 .300 .. 1x4BC, K19 & ManualTrans.
HO . 327..300 .. 1x4BC & Powerglide
HR ..327..300 .. 1x4BC, K19 & Powerglide
HP .. 327..300 . 1x4BC, P/S & ManualTrans.
HT .. 327..350 . 1x4BC, Hi-LiftCam & 4-Speed
HD . 327..350 .. 1x4BC, Hi-LiftCam, K19 & 4-Speed
HP .. 327..350 . 1x4BC, Hi-Lift Cam, A/C, P/S & 4-Spd
KH . 327..350 .1x4BC, Hi-L Cam, K19, A/C, P/S, 4-Sp
IL ... 427..390 .. 1x4BC, Spec. Cam, Hyd. Lfts & 4-Spd
IM . 427..390 .. 1x4BC, Sp Cam, Hyd Lfts, K19, 4-Spd
IQ .. 427..390 . 1x4BC, Spec. Cam, Hyd. Lfts, Auto
IR .. 427..390 .. 1x4BC, Spc Cam, Hyd. Lfts, K19, Auto
JC .. 427..400 .. L36 Engine w/3x2BC &4-Speed
JF ...427 ..400.. L36 Engine w/3x2BC, K19 & 4-Speed
JD .. 427..400.. L36 Enginew/3x2BC & Powerglide
JG .. 427..400.. L36 Enginew/3x2BC, K19 & Powerglide
JE .. 427..435.. 3x2BC, Mech. Lifters & 4-Speed
JA .. 427..435. 3x2BC, Mech. Lifters, K19 & 4-Speed
IU .. 427..435...3x2BC, L71 Enginew/Alum. Hds, 4-Spd
JH... 427..435..3x2, L71 Eng. w/Alum. Hds, K19, 4-Sp
IT .. 427..430*. 1x4BC, Heavy-Duty Eng, M22 4-Speed

Which engine do you have?

Joe

[Domenic T.]

Re: what does this 1967 vin tell me

[quote=Kenneth Barry (7808);510990]

My 1967 vin # is.............. 194377S117702CA............

I am new to the #s and each area is a challenge for me. I have not yet purchased the material needed to decode this vin and need to know what to buy as I have another vette.
I have spent Months going thru bolts, parts, you name it. My head is getting numb with the research of what I have on the shelves and seperating them into years and models .
I have some books that identify parts and have not yet got to the date this car was born as the engine is a CE block and I replaced the 4 speed years ago when #s didn't mean much.
If it's not to much trouble could you experts help tell me what it means? the only thing I know is the CA ( california).



It is a coupe built the second week of April 1967 nothing more. There is no letters at the end of the SN

Kenneth,
what part tells me 2nd week and April?

[Joe R.]

Re: what does this 1967 vin tell me

Dom,

Read my post, Ken must have posted right before I did.

Joe

[Kenneth B.]

Re: what does this 1967 vin tell me

Dom,

Read my post, Ken must have posted right before I did.

Joe

JOE you are right. I ment May but I looked quick at the Black Book build dates & guessed the second week.

[Domenic T.]

Re: what does this 1967 vin tell me

Joe,
It's a clear CA on the frame and paper work.
I was told when I tried to smog it years back by DMV that I needed to put the smog pump back on because the Ca meant that the car needed to meet California smog requirements.
I am almost positive the car was a california car because the (I think) original owner wrecked it in 1971 with California plates and I was the next to own it.

DOM

[Paul J.]

Re: what does this 1967 vin tell me

Dom,

Just to add to Joe's post the first five numbers, 19437 means:

1 - Chevrolet Motor Division
9 - body series - Corvette
437 - coupe

Paul

P.S. I've also seen some information where the 4 means V-8, but I'm not sure about this.

[Domenic T.]

Re: what does this 1967 vin tell me

[quote=Domenic Tallarita (51287);510987]My 1967 vin # is.............. 194377S117702CA............

If it's not to much trouble could you experts help tell me what it means? the only thing I know is the CA ( california).

DOM

Dom,

I'll take a shot.

19437 = Coupe
7 = 1967
S = St. Louis Assembly Plant
117702 = Serial Number (approximate birthday is May 4, 1967)
CA would be the engine code, not the state. But CA is not a valid engine code. Could it be CE (replacement block)? Or maybe JA? Here's a listing I found online for what it's worth:

HE .. 327 .300 .. 1x4BC & ManualTrans.
HH . 327 .300 .. 1x4BC, K19 & ManualTrans.
HO . 327..300 .. 1x4BC & Powerglide
HR ..327..300 .. 1x4BC, K19 & Powerglide
HP .. 327..300 . 1x4BC, P/S & ManualTrans.
HT .. 327..350 . 1x4BC, Hi-LiftCam & 4-Speed
HD . 327..350 .. 1x4BC, Hi-LiftCam, K19 & 4-Speed
HP .. 327..350 . 1x4BC, Hi-Lift Cam, A/C, P/S & 4-Spd
KH . 327..350 .1x4BC, Hi-L Cam, K19, A/C, P/S, 4-Sp
IL ... 427..390 .. 1x4BC, Spec. Cam, Hyd. Lfts & 4-Spd
IM . 427..390 .. 1x4BC, Sp Cam, Hyd Lfts, K19, 4-Spd
IQ .. 427..390 . 1x4BC, Spec. Cam, Hyd. Lfts, Auto
IR .. 427..390 .. 1x4BC, Spc Cam, Hyd. Lfts, K19, Auto
JC .. 427..400 .. L36 Engine w/3x2BC &4-Speed
JF ...427 ..400.. L36 Engine w/3x2BC, K19 & 4-Speed
JD .. 427..400.. L36 Enginew/3x2BC & Powerglide
JG .. 427..400.. L36 Enginew/3x2BC, K19 & Powerglide
JE .. 427..435.. 3x2BC, Mech. Lifters & 4-Speed
JA .. 427..435. 3x2BC, Mech. Lifters, K19 & 4-Speed
IU .. 427..435...3x2BC, L71 Enginew/Alum. Hds, 4-Spd
JH... 427..435..3x2, L71 Eng. w/Alum. Hds, K19, 4-Sp
IT .. 427..430*. 1x4BC, Heavy-Duty Eng, M22 4-Speed

Which engine do you have?

Joe[/quote]
The 427.. 435...3x2 with a 4speed

[Kenneth B.]

Re: what does this 1967 vin tell me

Joe,
It's a clear CA on the frame and paper work.
I was told when I tried to smog it years back by DMV that I needed to put the smog pump back on because the Ca meant that the car needed to meet California smog requirements.
I am almost positive the car was a california car because the (I think) original owner wrecked it in 1971 with California plates and I was the next to own it.

DOM

There is no stamping on the frame that would make it a CA car. What paper work do you have. This is sounding like some Corvettes i tried to buy. Get some books from NCRS.

[Jack H.]

Re: what does this 1967 vin tell me

Adding my 2 cents:

1) There is a birthday book sold here with conversions from serial numbers to approx build date. There is also a calculator (and registry) here: http://www.c2registry.org/

2) I've never seen the CA designation. Not saying it doesn't mean anything, but I'm curious about additional information and comments related to this.

3) The S in the VIN does not necessarily indicate St. Louis body. It could be either St. Louis or A.O. Smith body. That information would be on the Trim Tag. Post the trim tag information if you'd like as that has more "interesting" information.

4) VIN tag really only provides Coupe vs Convertible and approx birthday information. Trim tag and engine stamp tell much more, although you already said you have a CE block.

[Mike E.]

Re: what does this 1967 vin tell me

I have a 3-owner 67 sold new in Alhambra, CA. There is no CA on the title or on the vin tag or on the frame.

[John H.]

Re: what does this 1967 vin tell me

It's a clear CA on the frame and paper work.
I was told when I tried to smog it years back by DMV that I needed to put the smog pump back on because the Ca meant that the car needed to meet California smog requirements.

Dom -

There was no "CA" following the VIN on the VIN plate, the partial VIN on the frame, or the partial VIN stamped on the engine pad or the transmission, or on the Manufacturer's Statement Of Origin (MSO) the dealer presented to register/title the car. Do you have photos of the VINs with the "CA" at the end?

[Domenic T.]

Re: what does this 1967 vin tell me

Thanks for the help yesterday.
I went to my shop and worked on the vette and took a picture of the frame tag. I am going to post it ASAP a soon as I figure out how to do it.

Also the CA is positive on my title and the paper work that I got from the dealer, (JD coevette).

DOM

[Domenic T.]

Re: what does this 1967 vin tell me

Adding my 2 cents:

1) There is a birthday book sold here with conversions from serial numbers to approx build date. There is also a calculator (and registry) here: http://www.c2registry.org/

2) I've never seen the CA designation. Not saying it doesn't mean anything, but I'm curious about additional information and comments related to this.

3) The S in the VIN does not necessarily indicate St. Louis body. It could be either St. Louis or A.O. Smith body. That information would be on the Trim Tag. Post the trim tag information if you'd like as that has more "interesting" information.

4) VIN tag really only provides Coupe vs Convertible and approx birthday information. Trim tag and engine stamp tell much more, although you already said you have a CE block.

Jack,
The vin & trim tags were removed by the dealer in those days when the car was sold AS-IS. The original block is gone also. It now has a CE block.

DOM