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11-14-2010, 12:47 AM
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New member saying hello and already asking for help
Hello all. New to the site, but not new to Chevelles. I haven't owned one for 25 years or so, but the bug has recently bit me. I've had three in my life - all '67's; (2) hard tops, and (1) rag top. Regret selling everone but family came first. I think I found a car that's worth a look, but I'm having difficulty with the VIN (cowl tag). The numbers don't much matter other than curiosity. It is a Malibu 2 door HT, with a six, buckets, PG, w/ floor console (I have yet to physically see the car but got plenty of pictures from the guy - maybe too rough for my blood, lot's of rust). Attached is a layout of the VIN. I can get most the numbers, but not all. Should the VIN be a 13517 instead of a 13617 if it's a six? Also, does anyone know what the "1X" is as well as the "493". I don't think it's anything special, just doing some research. Thanks in advance for the help. I'm looking foreword to getting another one of these.
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11-14-2010, 06:52 AM
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What is the actual VIN number of the car? The number on the trim tag says it's a 2 door hard top as defined by Fisher Body. The assembly plant could install a 6 or 8 cyl and they assigned the actual VIN.
The 493 is a Fisher Body job number. 1X, not sure it may be the final inspection stamp. Typically they were a single digit, 1 or 2 or 3, etc. Location moved around too, upper right or lower right. Welcome to the site! If you don't get this Chevelle I'm sure you'll find another.
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11-14-2010, 08:08 AM
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Welcome ceewdee. I hope Hank helped answer your question. Good luck in finding the right car for you.
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11-14-2010, 09:44 AM
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Welcome to the site ceewdee!
Goodluck in your quest of finding a Chevelle. 
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11-14-2010, 01:49 PM
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Hi ceeweede.
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11-14-2010, 08:14 PM
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Welcome, I have heard where the vin tag and the cowl tags don't alway match. The vin tag is the one that matters. 6 clyinders did have the 135 vin, and the eight clyinder had the 136, and the SS models were 138 vins. I have heard where a V8 got put in a 135 vin in some of the earlier models but not sure of what year. Here's another site you could check out for more info. http://chevellestuff.net/1967/vin.htm
Ray
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