C2 Corvette VIN Decoder

C2 Corvette Decoder

C2 Corvette VIN Decoder

The C1 Corvette VIN carried over into the C2 generation Corvette and kept it that way for the 1963 and 1964 model year cars. In 1965 the VIN configuration was change to 13 digits (instead of 12 digits) with the basic information remaining the same. The basic information was still shown including year, body style and order in the production sequence. The 3rd digit now signified a V8 engine, but not which one.

C2 Corvette VIN Ranges (by Year)

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C2 Corvette VIN Location

The VIN on a Corvette has always been stamped on a plate, although the location of that plate has varied over the years. In 1963 and 1964 the VIN was spot welded to body hinge brace under the glove box. 1965 to 1967 were similar to the 1963 to 1964 models that were spot welded to the body hinge brace under the glove box with the major difference being that the 1965 – 19767s were riveted instead in the same location.

1963 Corvette VIN Location. For all 1963 Corvettes, the location of the VIN, body style, body number trim and paint combination can be found on the instrument panel brace under the glove box.

1964 Corvette VIN Location. For all 1964 Corvettes, the location of the VIN, body style, body number trim and paint combination can be found on the instrument panel brace under the glove box.

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