This is a 12-digit number, beginning with 610767, located on a tag on the left frame rail of the engine compartment (next to the battery). The
after the model number on the "STYLE" line of the body tag. Groups "2"
Three other colors, Provincial White (code C), Royal Mist (code
As for what action Fisher Body took, they apparently coded the lock
S100629 is a Greenbrier with the backend cut off like a pickup to hold the camper unit. 1965 Thru 1969 Corvairs This is a rare example of Chevrolet removing a factory option without
F109470 is rare Deluxe Corvan with cargo area windows that open. S113062 is a flatbed FC and appears to be Flat Fred that was built by Bill Heinrich as described in in the CORSA Communique. convertibles have VINs starting with 610767the "6" means 1966 model year and
Corvair, which does not have a cowl) is sparse. Oakland
Remember
We haven't been able to locate a '66 500 with headrest
Also, as discussed in the first article, remember that some
This registry includes FCs that . 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. S118672 is a fully restored Bell Company van, S118914 has government contract code C-62-501 on the VIN plate and agency seal stenciled on the side, August 1962 - St Louis first s/n: S118961, August 1962 - St Louis production ends s/n: S119317, September 1962 - St Louis & Flint production begins s/n: 100001. When looking at Corvairs produced before 1965, the Fisher
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The 554 paint code for Rampside F107179 is surprising, since the gold exterior, also called Coppertone , was listed as an option only for Greenbriers (R1206) during the years ( 62 - 64) it was available. The engine serial number is the complete number shown. Auctioned online 2023; https://www.vanderbrinkauctions.com/lot-item/57t-2/. Oakland, #7 -
the body tags of those cars. S128946 was retrofitted with a steam engine. August 1963 - Flint last s/n: F115211 (only FC in August), September 1963 - St Louis production begins 100001, S100008 is mentioned in CorvanAntics Vol 9(#1) 1981. October 1962 - St Louis first s/n: S101337.
comparison, Chevy II used 200,001 - 229,999; Chevelle, 230,001 - 259,999, and Buick,
Corvairs used 260,001 - 289,999 (way more than was necessary given the low volume). Represents
F108831 shows evidence of having been a Fire department vehicle. have 6 doors This information is part of the "STYLE" line of the
1965 Corvairs but has yet to be seen on 1966 or 1967 Corvairs. K= Kansas
front shoulder belts), partially due to its introduction late in the model
This code is
Shoulder Belts (requires A39). Engine Numbers The engine numbers are found on top of the block near alternator plate.
100001/^. available only in 1967. Of these FCs: S102437 was employed at the Edwards Air Test Center in the Mohave Desert; is under restoration. 100001/^. As with production statistics, Canadian Corvair owners are
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 Decoding of Paint and Trim Codes can be found here. Invoice showed the following options: Direct air heater, manual radio, cigarette lighter, jr. west coast mirrors, hd front shocks, rear door glass equip and full width front seat. CORSA
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. Build sheets prior to 1968 used
caught, causing the code to be dropped from use. See above the overview of the suffix for each year. Where a code is believed to be mis-reported, the expected correct value follows in parantheses, e.g.,"431O(Q)". blank. inside panel, Use rear body panel with cutout for turbo exhaust pipe, A39Custom Deluxe Front & Rear Seat Belts with Front Retractors, Install deluxe seat belts instead of standard seat belts. S107105 data plate has a Trim Code misstamp of STC instead of STD . Style64 - 0667 - That indicates that the corvair was build in 1964 (64-), Spyder Model (06), Convertible (67). This number indicates the color of the carpet, upholstery, and door panels. (F) F-Body. Thanks also to Ray Sedman, James Dunham, Chris Pickel, Molly Bacon, Chris Brown and Gary Moore for collecting FC codes at several Corvair shows. February, 2002 CORSA Communique
Options on
compartment light, door edge guards, and glove box light (500s only). confirmed on 1967 Camaros. Introduction. Basically the syntax of the engine number is the following: TMMDDCC T - Stands for the plant where all Corvair engines were made. were built with right hand drive, Oshawa did build full-sized Chevrolets and
Hover to see 1996 OH Registration info (hover). 8th to 13th digits - Sequential production number Chevrolet Camaro 1981 - 1987 These use 17 digit VINs. S113344 was parted out and the VIN tag moved to a different rampside, which had the VIN plate 1R124S107377; see registry entry (that vehicle was actually a 1963). Although the plate could have been moved from a Greenbrier, this Rampside is a Deluxe model with a Lt Green exterior. S110274 VIN Plate stamped with "C 62 200" see notes with S110476. It included 4 Greenbriers. Body tag does indicate whether a Corvair has headrest front seats (RPOs A82 and
the body, such as hubcap selections, are not coded on the body tag.) The remaining six digits are the serial number and are
8th digit - Engine. 0=
present on Canadian tags that were not coded in the U.S. and vice versa. Three 1965 Corvair Fisher Body Build Tags. other areas on the body tag, this area does not have a caption or label. line with no spaces. Decoding is as
carpet but white door panels and upholstery. Search, Team members: Larry Claypool,
U: P19 (spare tire lock) was perhaps the most
Together, all the VIN numbers create a history about your Chevrolet - Chevy. that Corvairs were built only at Willow Run in 1967. have not found an actual example. Search by Part Number(s), Keywords, or VIN. In the future, our team hopes to publish more articles
S110133 was originally owned by the Santa Fe Book & Stationary Co. S110441 is known from the original dealer invoice and a Retail Installment Plan. Those horses found their way to the road via the rear wheels and a manual . washer, day/night inside mirror, backup lights (500s only), and glove box
It included 4 Greenbriers. F105478 has a data plate moved from a 1961 Corvan or rampside. Wagon
Angeles, CA
was available only on exported cars after 1965. This indicates that cars equipped with RPO AS2 would have
month, and the third number denotes the day. ----------------- ----------------, #1----------------------------Year- 0=1960, 1=1961, 2=1962,
tag. #2 - #5----------------------------Model- R125-Panel Van
San Jose Classic Chevys. used after 1965, which coincides, and may be related to, the change in
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representing how one option that required another option was handled. All rights reserved. VIN plate is pop-rivetted on. S118307 is a confirmed Bell Phone Company van. U: U57 (stereo tape system) was only available in
The 2 cycle engine has 4 cylinders and uses a radiator to condense steam back int. Convenience Group Type "B"
S101812 is a 'shorty' FC pickup, having been shortened by 36 inches, and the side ramp removed. Louis
This is a six-digit number, preceded by the phrase "BODY NO. F111182 has engine with both car and FC oil filler tubes. F106722 was the Milburn NJ Fire Department Rescue vehicle, January 1962 - St Louis first s/n: S106932. The cowl plate of S110777appears to have been moved from a 1964 vehicle. unsafe salvage rebuilds, odometer mileage, theft, past sales.
The
The
This is not surprising because seat belt deletion
S104208 was sold new with an Aluma-Craft Scamper Camper, at Alan Green Chevrolet, Burien, WA, S104258 had engraving error in trim code ( xtd ) and rare FC 3.08 differential, January 1963 - St Louis first s/n: S105122. You can find more info about some of these vehicles by following the VIN hyperlinks to Kent Sullivan's CorvairKid site. For example: L2D5ZYindicates: Group 1 = L, Group 2 = D, Group 3 =
The "EA" trim code ECL of S100535 may be a misstamp or misread of "LA", or this vehicle has a plate from a 1964 vehicle. #1 Year-0=1960, 1=1961, 2=1962, 3=1963, 4=1964 In the example the Corvair is a 1964 #2, 3 Model - 05=500, 07=700, 09=900, 06=Spyder Example is 1964 Spyder (only year that Spyder was a separate model, btw. O: This code did double-duty at the Los Angeles plant
Angeles, #8 -
D & E: For no apparent reason, the code for C64 (air
shoulder belt (A85) required deluxe front and rear seat belts (A39). Plate on dispatch door identifies S115177 as originally owned by US Navy. which is no surprise given its very low production numbers and its availability in 1967 only. for additional information if you're looking for parts to repair your vehicle. Perhaps there was miscommunication that was later
The "P" ECl of the trim code is unexpected for a Rampside and suggests that this Rampside had bucket seats. August 1962 - Flint production ends s/n: F116652, S111790 is generally known as'Flatbed Fred', an FC modified to have a flat payload deck. If the car is from 1968 or later, the number will be on the driver's side dashboard. since these belts were standard equipment. Willow Green for the U.S. market. The # in the 6th digit spot is the year, so a 1965 Corsa has a "5", but a 1966 has a "6". parts/junkyard
S105755 currently holds record for earliest serial number with FC 102 HP engine (assembly mid Jan 61), another older record for S105806 was found at, February 1963 - St Louis first s/n: S106529. because there is no reason why Fisher would have needed to code this
second line of the
codes except 795 indicate a single color. June 12, 2022 . Before I could get very far on that project, another '65 Corsa came along that was so solid that I had to . from A62 to A48.). Search. five. S108451 was sold at the 2013 Lambrecht Chevrolet auction in Pierce, Nebraska. By Kent Sullivan. three-digit trim code. unique range of numbers, corresponding to the invoice numbers for each job at the factory. Convenience Group (Type A or B), Rear Door Armrests