Help vin code

Billy Nees · 10-01-2012, 07:53 AM

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?

FED 387 · 10-01-2012, 09:08 AM

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.

MAURICE BLENDHEIM · 10-01-2012, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Billy Nees

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?

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.

Billy Nees · 10-01-2012, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by MAURICE BLENDHEIM

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.

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

Johnny Rod · 10-01-2012, 08:50 PM

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 .

10-01-2012, 07:53 AM	#1
Billy Nees VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: On a hilltop in Pa. Posts: 4,487 Likes: 3,588 Liked 7,685 Times in 1,732 Posts	Re: Help vin code 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? __________________ Billy Nees 1188 STK, SS I'm not spending 100K to win 2K

10-01-2012, 09:08 AM	#2
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,417 Likes: 522 Liked 331 Times in 179 Posts	Re: Help vin code 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.

10-01-2012, 08:50 PM	#5
Johnny Rod Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Great River LI N.Y Posts: 90 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Help vin code 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 .