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  • Decoding VIN

    The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) on your First Generation Monte Carlo will tell you many interesting things about your car. The VIN is located at the base of the front windshield at the driver's side.

  • 1970 - 1971

    VINfor7071.jpg

    1st Digit: Division
    1 - Chevrolet

    2nd & 3rd Digit: Series
    38 - Monte Carlo

    4th & 5th Digit: Body Style
    57 - 2 door sport coupe

    6th Digit: Year
    0 - 1970
    1 - 1971

    7th Digit: Assembly Plant
    B - Baltimore, MD
    F - Flint, MI
    K  - Kansas City, MO
    L - Van Nuys, CA
    1 - Oshawa, ON

    8th to 13th Digits: Serial Number
    Starting at 100001 (except Canadian production in 1971 starting at 500001)

  • 1972

    VINfor72.jpg

    1st Digit: Division
    1 - Chevrolet

    2nd Digit: Series
    H - Monte Carlo

    3rd & 4th Digit: Body Style
    57 - 2 door sport coupe

    5th Digit: Engine Code
    H - 350-2bbl 165 hp
    J - 350-4bbl 175 hp
    U - 402-4bbl 240 hp
    W - 454-4bbl 270 hp

    6th Digit: Year
    2 - 1972

    7th Digit: Assembly Plant
    B - Baltimore, MD
    K  - Kansas City, MO
    L - Van Nuys, CA
    R - Arlington, TX
    1 - Oshawa, ON

    8th to 13th Digits: Serial Number
    Note that the starting number can vary depending on what plant the vehicle was manufactured in

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