many sources: Larry Claypool's 1965 and 1966 owner's surveys, Dave Trull's 1965 owner poll (Virtual Vairs), Kent Sullivan's 1967 owner poll (Virtual Vairs,
O= Oakland, CA
again have an advantage because the complete list of RPOs for a given car is
The cowl plate of S110777appears to have been moved from a 1964 vehicle. only its code appears; while in the case of the deluxe front shoulder belt, both
This indicates that cars equipped with RPO AS2 would have
Laurel Mist (code H) are exactly the same as Ermine White, Danube Blue, and
100001/^. unique range of numbers, corresponding to the invoice numbers for each job at the factory. document.write(document.lastModified); Copyright 1998-
examples to date show that, in the case of the deluxe center rear seat belt,
Usually the engine is build in the previous month (in this case september) or at the latest in the first week of October. For
the body tag indicate work that had to be done to the shell on the body line before
The information about vehicles stored in VIN decoder includes features such the engine, the make of the car, model, transmission type, the year when it was produced, the place of manufacture, production number and .
1960-69 Corvair Engine Codes line of the body
from A62 to A48.). Chevrolet vehicle history report may contain the following information: title problems, prior damages, in a better situation. during the first few months of 1965 production (through December of 1964): The primary use was to indicate two-tone paint on
There is a truck shipper for this vehicle. Its meaning was very difficult to decode. manual transmission design for 1966. F114230 is on display at the GM Heritage Center. This van previously was located in Southern CA. prime example. Here is a nice little chart for US built cars to decode the VIN _____ Model years -1960-1964 Example: 40667W100101 . The data are clear on this use of
the same 5-group coding system as the body tags. Typically the first letters and numbers will identify the engine, for example, DJ51279, to find all the parts we have online for your engine. S107105 data plate has a Trim Code misstamp of STC instead of STD . (87) Sport Coupe. The body tag is found in the engine bay and contains a lot of information about the car such as colour, when the body was produced etc. If not, please send the information from your vehicle(s) to the Corvanatics WebMaster. Camaros.
Chevrolet CORVAIR VIN Decoder | Lookup Chevrolet CORVAIR VIN and Get The owner explains that this 2015 photogrph of S119962 has the autograph of Peter Brock of Corvette Stingray design fame. If your Corvair was made before 1968, the serial number will be on the door below the upper hinge. August 1961 - St Louis & Flint production begins s/n: 100001, 2R125F100001 is one of the two remaining Amblewagons. For the Spyder the following body tags decoding applies, Willow Run bodytag codes(NO Group Numbers i.e. Savvy Corvair students know that the VIN will tell you the truth. This code did not appear in 1966 or
the fourth line of the
Style 64 - 0667 - That indicates that the corvair was build in 1964 (64-), Spyder Model (06), Convertible (67) Body WR - 1259 - That indicates that the car was build at the Willow Run assembly plant (WR) and assigned the sequential body number 1259, which means she was the 1259th Corvair built at Willow Run for '65. letters are in Group "1" and this group doesn't have a "group" label. standard front seat belts even though the code was technically not necessary
disappearing on the Corvair was not shared with other Chevys. 1908), Again, the great number of cultivated men keep each other up to a high standard. The paint code of S105953 is expected to be 507A ; the engraved code is also odd, with the 0 appearing to be stamped sideways. , have 8 doors All Canadian Corsa turbo
Letters following a number is in that group. difficult option to decode of all for 1965-67. plants, again with very few exceptions. S108776 is located in Japan; at last contact in 2014 it was used as a food truck, See article in CorvanAntics 1983 vol 8 #5, This is one of only two existing FCs that have an original window sticker, S109107 has C-64-320 stamped on the VIN plate, a government purchase code, and has decals on the doors for the City of Rome GA. Corvan with full set of roll-down windows, S109116 body is mounted on a 1965 Ford F100 4X4 chassis with a SB Chevy 350 engine, 4R126S109474 is located in the (wet and windy) UK, October 1963 - St Louis first s/n: S109733, Records indicate that S110010 originally was an ambulance conversion.
1963 Chevrolet Corvair - Oldride information. The codes on bodies built at Van Nuys (Los Angeles) were
S110398 - having a SPEC paint code suggests that this FC was part of the same government order described under S110476. line of the body
November 1962 - St Louis first s/n: S102894, S103293 originally serviced the Virginia Correctional Center for Women in Goochland, VA, December 1962 - St Louis first s/n: S103786. engine (Corsas only), Comfort and
There was no Fisher Body in Canada and GM Canada chose to
Although based on limited data collected to date, the trim
surprise given the extremely low production numbers for A85 (custom deluxe
Current selection: R1206: . O: L87 (180 HP turbocharged engine) was not available
Buying a used car? CorvairKid Enterprises.
The same codes were also used in both
S100538 was formerly the service van for the Gaehwiler John Co, San Fransisco, November 1964 [October - Worker Strike] -- First s/n after strike: S100748.
Chevrolet Corvair Engine - Engine Serial Number Codes - LiquiSearch Body Tags - Chevrolet Corvair Spyder This letter indicates the exterior color of the car. system and, in fact, did not code RPOs in any way on the body tag. The Fisher Body number plate on the right-hand side of the cowl gives additional information such as the body style number, the production sequence number, the trim (upholstery) number code and the paint number code. The 3-speed backup light switch was mounted near the
VIN decoder works straightforwardly. Table 2 lists every known Fisher Body code for 1965-67
(VN only) might be Comfort and Convenience -- as with '65, may indicate two-speed wiper and washer (carryover from FS Chevys built in same plant), The Letters are listed in groups. The
Corvanantics - Engine Represents
We knew the code existed, but
for additional information if you're looking for parts to repair your vehicle. on the last line). P: Z01 (comfort and convenience group type "A"
Groups "2"
code, to indicate special equipment related to the upholstery section of
published in the May, 2005
available only in 1967. Three 1965 Corvair Fisher Body Build Tags. It included 4 Greenbriers. HP: Eng Code: Bore: Comp Ratio: Piston Displac: Max Torque: Corvair-95 application: 1961: 80 @4400: V: 3.4375 x 2.60 . You can find more info about some of these vehicles by following the VIN hyperlinks to Kent Sullivan's CorvairKid site. are known from historical doocuments, such as window stickers, vehicle registrations, etc. Unlike the
we couldn't locate the option it represented. Hmmm another Chevy Stepside pickup?
For instance, if someone wants to buy a car, it is possible to check the VIN number one the online database to ensure that the car was not stolen, damaged or illegally modified. When looking at Corvairs produced before 1965, the Fisher
CORSA
Tonawanda, New York MM - Reflects the months when the engine was produced And indeed, they did not
book-keeping clarification: The RPO for other Chevys was C60 while the
(updated May, 2021) This
The vehicle still exists. This number contains vital information about the car, such as its manufacturer, year of production, the plant it was produced in, type of engine, model and more. S116539 is FC with the highest serial # and a rivetted data plate. 10B - That number (top left corner) indicates that the body was build in the second week of October (A - First week, B - Second week, C- Third week etc). S112614 has the highest serial number in Registry for a FC assembled in 1960; GM records indicate S112638 was last built in Decembr 1960. F= Flint
8th digit - Engine. S111188 Has rear side windows on right side. For
L= Los
0=
S100629 is a Greenbrier with the backend cut off like a pickup to hold the camper unit. Although not encoded with the other options, the Fisher
front shoulder belts), partially due to its introduction late in the model
The VIN of this Greenbrier and some other information about it were on a 1964 GM document listing vehicles on the lots of dealerships around Minneapolis. S128839 was a Southwestern Bell Phone Company van. Series- 05=500, 07=700, 09=900
The dealer-installed
June 12, 2022 . The engine code decoder reveals the stamp location, engine displacement, horse power, compression ratio, and Carburetor configuration. 1961. . The code disappeared in 1966, at
S108347 was featured in an article published in. for Corvairs built there too even though it was redundant with 4F and 4P.
The 97215 part of this unusual paint code is the Dupont formula for Sierra Tan, as explained in Kent Sullivan's registry, records indicate that S100256 originally was an ambulance at the Furunaset hospital, and could be, December 1964 - St Louis first s/n: S101260. Subtract 100000 to obtain sequence number(65-68). D & E: For no apparent reason, the code for C64 (air
Where a code is believed to be mis-stamped on the cowl plate, the expected correct code is shown in brackets, e.g.,"545F[E]". S110274 VIN Plate stamped with "C 62 200" see notes with S110476. front shoulder belts) has yet to be been seen on a Corvair,
(Options that have no impact on
day/night inside mirror, backup lights (500s only), and glove box light
Story is in the CORSA Communique Nov/Dec 2013 pp 18-20. on Craigslist & under restoration in May 2018, S108573 was previously owned by the Valley of the Moon Fire Dept, CA. S103452 has been modified and may be a one of a kind ", November 1960 - St Louis first s/n: S103726. The VIN number has a specific format that is globally recognized. K=
Please check Chevrolet CORVAIR car parts catalog document.write(yyyy);
VIN numbers are located on the driver door jamb and the trim and paint codes are engraved on the body tag ('cowl plate') located on the cab front wall along side the steering column. of the body tag between the model and build date
The engine serial number is made up of several components.
1968 Chevrolet Corvette VIN Numbers | CorvSport.com which is no surprise given its very low production numbers and its availability in 1967 only. S131045 has a custom made folding ramp. the body tags of those cars. S111544 was an ambulance for St Joseph's Hospital in Phoenix. vehicles This one is the desirable turbocharged version, which would have pumped out an impressive 180hp in its prime. appears on those with either 4F or 4P. It could be that this code indicates
floor shifter while the 4-speed switch was mounted on the transmission. Style64 - 0667 - That indicates that the corvair was build in 1964 (64-), Spyder Model (06), Convertible (67). There is a 2004 Ohio title registration record for this vehicle. in 1966. total extant 1966. var yyyy = date.getFullYear();
Rear Seat Belt (sedans only until 10/66; requires A39), Custom Center Rear
O: This code did double-duty at the Los Angeles plant
the body, such as hubcap selections, are not coded on the body tag.) (Note that the interior color of the car can usually be derived from knowing the
ENGINE CODES : CORVAIR : 1960. 1967. The following codes (last two digits of engine serial number) identify the year, size, power, and transmission of the engine, Read more about this topic: Chevrolet Corvair Engine, The machine unmakes the man. A
2R125S100055 was originally outfitted as a funeral home vehicle. This one was at Arrow Chevrolet in Duluth, MN. S101812 is a 'shorty' FC pickup, having been shortened by 36 inches, and the side ramp removed. soldjust that it was added after it left the factory. confirmed on 1967 Camaros, however, so is likely to be the code used for
was available only on exported cars after 1965. Kansas City
S105755 currently holds record for earliest serial number with FC 102 HP engine (assembly mid Jan 61) R1254: 3R124S105770: N/A: 5537G: std: R1206: 3R126S105773: 6D . P: This code appears on 1965 Corvairs only and only
Turbo Classic: 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Corsa | Barn Finds The # in the 6th digit spot is the year, so a 1965 Corsa has a "5", but a 1966 has a "6". those which required Fisher Body to take an action. Plate on dispatch door identifies S115177 as originally owned by US Navy. since it essentially is coding a non-option. have Deluxe trim Charcoal (code B), Cypress
S128315 has the cab of a Corvan attached to the backend of a Rampside; the back tailgate is modified to gated doors. August 1964 - St Louis production begins s/n 100001, September 1964 - St Louis first s/n: S100193. Production Options (RPOs) for 1965-67 Corvairs built in the U.S. Every car manufacturer is obliged to mark all its vehicles in this special format. . Mention was made of this van on the CCF in 2014. shoulder belt (A85) required deluxe front and rear seat belts (A39). different backup light harnesses depending on whether a 3-speed or 4-speed
Willow Green for the U.S. market.
Chevy Corvair - Classic Chevy Vin Decoding, Casting Codes, Cowl Tag Although the plate could have been moved from a Greenbrier, this Rampside is a Deluxe model with a Lt Green exterior.
Tech Info - Chevrolet Corvair Spyder Table 4 summarizes
Basically the syntax of the engine number is the following: TMMDDCC T - Stands for the plant where all Corvair engines were made. breakthrough came after seeing code descriptions of 1965 full-sized Chevys,
five. If the car is from 1968 or later, the number will be on the driver's side dashboard. You can search Chevrolet CORVAIR parts by VIN number. those built in Los Angeles. 100001/^. According to info given with the listing on FB in 2019, it was built by Charles Reynolds (an engineering genius ). Note: There are a few RPOs
This article documents the system of codes
07=Corsa
S102437 was employed at the Edwards Air Test Center in the Mohave Desert; is under restoration. rear view mirror, day/night inside mirror, under hood light, luggage
Unlike production statistics, which are fairly readily
We have personally reviewed each page and its content in an effort to make sure there is valuable information, and not just a site full of ads and useless dribble. A chapter of the Corvair Society of America since 1972, public auction Press and Sun Bulletin (Binghampton, NY) 10-8-1964, public auction Palladium-Item (Richmond, IN) 1-25-1969, Hover to see 2004 OH Reg info / F111006 is located in England, F111513 also has Hover to see 2004 OH Registration info, Hover to see 2004 OH Registration info- scrapped 2011. Is your FC's Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) in the Corvanatics FC registry? One of the full-sized
the data. In 1985 I got my first Corvair, a '65 Corsa coupe. For some reason, Fisher decided to code this
GM VIN Decoder | GM Parts Online R124-Rampside
The RPOs were coded on the bottom left section of the tag. conditioning, since the spare tire was moved to the trunk, which already had
March, 2005 CORSA Communique. S128946 was retrofitted with a steam engine. S111985 has a rare misstamping of the paint codeECL - a J rather than a G. in a 2010 post on the Corvair Center Forum. The same VIN (2R125S114537) is reported for a junker Corvan listed online, S114955 is unusual in having a regular paint code but a SPEC trim code. (Note also the RPO change
Any Corsa built in 1966 will have a VIN with an "07" in the 2nd and 3rd digits and a "6" in the 6th digit. Body WR - 1259 -That indicates that the car was buildat the Willow Run assembly plant (WR) and assigned the sequential body number 1259, which means she was the 1259th Corvair built at Willow Run for 65. 10767 means Corsa convertible. Cancel/Show All. Corvair - On plate welded to the left center . Remember
F108831 shows evidence of having been a Fire department vehicle. var yyyy = date.getFullYear();
S102684 is the custom van created for William Randolf Hearst Jr with a foldable sunroof. Decoding of Paint and Trim Codes can be found here. Example 105676W112345 would mean a 1966 Corvair Monza Convertible assembled in the Willow Run, Michigan plant with the vehicle number of 12,345. Chevrolet Corvair Engine - Engine Serial Number Codes Engine Serial Number Codes The following codes (last two digits of engine serial number) identify the year, size, power, and transmission of the engine YC 6 cyl with M/T, 1962-64 YH 6 cyl with M/T, 1962 YL 6 cyl with M/T A/C, 1962-64 YM 6 cyl with A/C HPE, 1962-63 YM 6 cyl with T/C 4 sp Tr, 1964 Note: 1965 Greenbriers, like all Corvair forward control models, do not have
Green (code J), and Plum Mist (code P) were not available on Chevrolets built in the U.S.
convertibles have VINs starting with 610767the "6" means 1966 model year and
items were also available as dealer-installed accessories, so the lack of a
The VIN also allows a user to get a build sheet of Chevrolet MONZA. Every Chevrolet car has a unique identifier code called a VIN. assembly. 1967. no numeric indicator)A = Direct Air heater (Always listed 1st and listed on every WR car in survey)D = SpyderE = Bucket seats on 4 door modelsH = Padded dashN = PowertopK = Tinted Glass (all windows)J = Tinted Windshield?L = Convertible top code followed by a number indicating color.O = Manual Transmission (no code for PG for WR cars)B = Air ConditioningF = Rear folding seat optional on 500/700 modelsC = Rear door armrests (500/700 sedans)Top color 1 = White, 2 = Black, ? In the future, our team hopes to publish more articles
Location - On plate attached to the left front door hinge pillar.
1965, 1966, & 1967 U.S. RPO Decoding - CorvairKid listed for sale in CorvanAntics 1999 Vol 27 #5 pg 2. Vin Decoding Serial Numbers were stamped on a plate on the left front door hinge pillar (center pillar on Corvair). unit was installed. body tag. Corvair Casting Numbers Engine Identification Corvair Engine Numbers Corvair Head Numbers Corvair Options 65 - 67 Options Production Totals (PDF Download, Great Info) 1965, 1966, & 1967 U.S. RPO Statistics (Same as above, just not a PDF) Options available for Chevrolets - 1960's (Not 100% Accurate, But A Good General Resource)
This online service allows a user to check the validity of the car and get detailed information on almost any VIN number, search If you encounter serious problems with any of the sites listed, please let us know so we can investigate! Decoding of Paint and Trim Codes can be found here. See more, September 1961 - St Louis first s/n: S101400, October 1961 - St Louis first s/n: S102060, The VIN plate of S102338 reads "1R124S122937" and is not original. The serial numbers are registered to Chevrolet's engine block registry to ensure easier identification. S116315 has C-62-362 stamped on the VIN plate, a government purchase code. 4th digit - Car Line. 528 paint code is incorrect for 61 , misengraved? October 1962 - St Louis first s/n: S101337. Oakland
always have code 2P, regardless of assembly location. The cowl plate of S111471 appears to have been moved from a 1962 Corvan. Corvair Engine Numbers corvaircenter.com engine numbers corvair code vin identification vd attachments phorum corvaircenter Sbc Engine Id Codes b-beton.ru sbc 67-72 Chevy VIN Decoder - Decode Chevy VIN outintheshop.com vin decoder gmc decode chevy 1970 1971 72 1967 67 1969 Chev 235 Guy: 1941-56 Engine Codes chev235guy.blogspot.com F102386 is from a historic record reported in a D. Newell article - it is only 61 FC known to be imported directly from GM to Sweden. Z: This code is confirmed on 1967 Corvairs and
R1205 = Corvan; R1206 = Greenbrier; R1244 = Loadside; R1254 = Rampside. The code letters are listed in the order they would appear. body tag between the model and build date information. We surmise that this was
carpet but white door panels and upholstery. This one was at a dealership in Grand Rapids MN. making it standard equipment or offering it as a dealer-installed accessory.
Corvanantics - Corvair-95 Registry How to use this vehicle identification number information to decode your Chevrolet - Chevy VIN number: First, either find your VIN number on your vehicle registration or car title or in vehicle maintenance records from your dealer. All Canadian Corsa turbo convertibles have VINs starting with 610767the "6" means 1966 model year and 10767 means Corsa convertible. Every new step in improving the engine restricts one more act of the engineer,unteaches him.Ralph Waldo Emerson (18031882), An autobiography is an obituary in serial form with the last instalment missing.Quentin Crisp (b. 69=Sedan, #6-----------------------------Plant- W= Willow Run
, were assembled in Flint Chevrolet CORVAIR problems, recalls and complaints. parts/junkyard Build sheets prior to 1968 used
Three 1965 Corvair Fisher Body Build Tags - Witte Law (F) F-Body. If they'd run out of numbers, the letter 'A' is added. - window stickers, shippers, titles, etc. Convenience Group Type "A", Custom Deluxe Center
the car after it was
A single letter, printed in one of the five groups,
These actions ranged
This format was implemented by the ISO institute.
were built with right hand drive, Oshawa did build full-sized Chevrolets and
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