'Matching Numbers'

I have a 1976 whose VIN matches the number stamped in the proper location on the engine block. However, there is a completely different number stamped on the transmission oil pan (right vertical surface of pan), and I can't find the number at all on the differential. Am I looking in the wrong spots on the transmission and the differential or do I have non-matching component systems??

Hi Bill,

I haven't actually spent a lot of time locating numbers on "The Toy" yet, but I know there are several places to look for direction on locating them. The Chilton's and Haynes repair manuals touch on a few of them, but the 'Corvette Restoration Guide 1968-1982' by Richard Prince has a lot of detail on where to locate numbers. The NCRS would be a good place to check with also.

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Hi

The transmission should also have the cars VIN number stamped on it, same as the engine.
The rear end numbers are difficult to find.
I think, they are underneath the spring block.
I don't know if the VIN is stamped on the rear end as well.
To check if you have a correct numbers matching car, you also need to check the engine block's casting number and date. The stamped numbers are so easy to fake.


Good luck. Gunther