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Can someone help me decode this vin # 11427WRNO59444 said it's a 1971 nova ss 350 /270 blue on blue 12 bolt Thanks. John

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this may help
http://www.novaresource.org/v71.htm

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me thinks ya got too mwillow any or the wrong numbers here--- is this the VIN number or the cowl tag???

Anyway 114271W059444
breaks down this way

1---GM Division---- chevrolet
14--Model series----novaV8
27---Body style---2 door sedan
1--- model year ---1971
W---assembly plant----Willow Run
059444---production sequence number

do not understand the other letters/numbers you posted but that is what the number should look like

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Thank you for the info, waiting for the cowl tag #s

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Hi Jonny, If you're trying to figure out if it's a real SS, I don't think that you can. I think that the best you can do is find enough of the right option #s in the car to assume that it's an SS. Got a build sheet?

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In some cases Cowl tags have no bearing on the way the car was originally built---stamped as 4/6 cylinder and built with a V8 or vice versa--it usually is more concerned with trim/color/interior and production plant sequence other pertinant info etc---yes I know it says V8 but is it really a V8---also since 40 years has elapsed many bootleg recreations have appeared---case in point 66-67 Chevelles with 396 engines---there are probably more 396 cars running around now than GMever built---look for thr build sheet as well as warranty books previous owners etc.

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Johnny... If you are trying to figure out if it is a real SS car, go to the rear and see if it has a factory exhaust hanger on the drivers side. All SS cars came with factory dual exhaust and should have factory hangers or mounts spot welded in place. Another factor is any 4 barrel car has 3/8ths fuel line and all SS cars have it. The same follows for Chevelle's and Camaro's.

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2V 350 cars also had 3/8 line. You could also get a base car with dual exhaust.

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Hi Maurice, yes it has a 3/8s fuel line and the ex hangers. Has a12 bolt rear to. And yes Billy you are right .