From:
t5_montecarlo_REMOVE_649611_THIS_@yahoo.com
This information was obtained from my copy of the
Chevrolet Parts Catalog for model years through
1975.
This translation of the VIN is valid for 1969-1972
vehicles, only.
14 1 77 1 U 168590
14 denotes
the vehicle series
1 indicates base engine
equipment. When the third digit is odd (1,3,5,7), the base
engine is an L4 or L6. When the third number is even
(2.4.6.8), the base engine is a V8.
77 indentifies
the body style
1 denotes the model
year
U denotes the assembly plant (Lordstown,
Ohio)
168590 The sequence number
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