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how to decode build date on tag

Posted: 2/13/07 7:42pmMessage 1 of 13
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Hello I am trying to decode my build date on my data plate. it is a 1968 vette and the build date is either I10 or L10. the I or L is straight up and down with no leg on the top or bottom so I can't tell which letter it is either. Did they start with A for January and B for February etc? Thanks for any help.
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how to decode build date on tag

Posted: 2/13/07 8:16pmMessage 2 of 13
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A is the first month of 68 production which I believe was September 67. So "I" would be the 9th month and "L" the 12th. What are the last 5 digits of your VIN? That could narrow down whether you're looking at an "I" or an "L".   Mike
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Posted: 2/13/07 9:12pmMessage 3 of 13
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A = Aug. '67...and so on ...then M = Aug. '68

"I" = April '68
"L" = July '68

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Posted: 2/13/07 10:00pmMessage 4 of 13
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Hello the vin is S415803. I have 2 different answers from two different people so I'm not sure which one is right. Can someone please clarify this for me. Thanks
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Posted: 2/14/07 5:50amMessage 5 of 13
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Your VIN # puts it around the middle of April, '68.

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Posted: 2/14/07 5:15pmMessage 6 of 13
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[QUOTE=Adams' Apple]Your VIN # puts it around the middle of April, '68. [/QUOTE] I agree. Now ya got the same answer from 2 peopleBig%20smile,
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Posted: 2/14/07 5:19pmMessage 7 of 13
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[QUOTE=Adams' Apple]Your VIN # puts it around the middle of April, '68. [/QUOTE]
 
And you know this because...?

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Posted: 2/14/07 5:39pmMessage 8 of 13
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[QUOTE=Adam Wartell][QUOTE=Adams' Apple]Your VIN # puts it around the middle of April, '68. [/QUOTE]
And you know this because...?[/QUOTE]

The Corvette Black Book lists the last VIN sequence number for each months production except for a few years(78/79 for instance isn't providedUnhappy). Mike

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Posted: 2/14/07 6:44pmMessage 9 of 13
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The NCRS spec book gives much better info...

[QUOTE=Adam Wartell]And you know this because...?[/QUOTE]

cause I said so!!

Actually, give me a minute er two, and I'll narrow it down to the day...

This car was built on Tuesday, April 9th, 1968. Adams' Apple2007-02-14 19:58:25

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Posted: 2/14/07 8:44pmMessage 10 of 13
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[QUOTE=Adams' Apple]The NCRS spec book gives much better info...

[QUOTE=Adam Wartell]And you know this because...?[/QUOTE]

cause I said so!!

Actually, give me a minute er two, and I'll narrow it down to the day...

This car was built on Tuesday, April 9th, 1968. [/QUOTE]

Joel, which NCRS spec book? The Tech. Information Manual and Judging Guide? I've got the 78/79 edition but like the Black Book it doesn't give the monthly info. Or is it from the Birthday Book? If it's something else I'd like to find a copy! Mike

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