Let me back track. My 65 does have a vin plate on the driver side post. It has so many layers of paint I could not see it at first. Second, vin were standardized in 1979 before that each manufacture had their own system.
From: chevelle-list-boun...@chevelles.net [mailto:chevelle-list-boun...@chevelles.net] On Behalf Of Trooper Sent: Saturday, May 07, 2011 6:34 AM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 69 chevelle There seems to be some confusion about the different "plates" we all are talking about here so here is a brief description of each to help. The 65-67 Chevelles has the VIN tag on the left front door hinge pillar. 68-72 are on the left dash visible through the windshield. This is the tag that identifies your car with the DMV for licensing, ownership, etc. It is illegal to tamper with or remove this tag. There are several places you can find the "hidden VIN's" on these cars. Since the frames can be changed, probably the best place would be on the fire wall under the heater blower. The tag on the left hand portion of the cowl is the trim tag. This tag gives you body build date, trim codes,Model year and ID, interior style, body color, etc. Most restorers feel this tag is also very important to the car but it will not suffice for a VIN tag with the DMV and it is not illegal to remove. The protect-o-plate is a plate that came with your classic when it was new. It came in a cardboard pamphlet in your glovebox. It was used for warrantee purposes. It is coded for all the options on your car and thus can identify an SS for 69-72 when SS was simply an option. Other Chevelles 65-68 an SS can be identified in the VIN code. The build sheets were sheets with all the specific cars options so the guys on the line knew how to build each individual car. They were to be thrown away after they were used but many guys simply stuffed them in the seats, doors, above the glove box or gas tank and anywhere else they could hide them. So if you can't find your build sheet it's because someone else did many years ago and tossed it or the guys on the line that day were doing their job correctly and disposing of your sheets correctly. These sheets have all your options on them and thus can identify a real 69-72 SS. There are other ways to identify an SS Chevelle from 69-72 such as unique paint codes, engines with matching VINs, W in the VIN of the 72's, etc. But the build sheet is the gold standard. Hope this clarifies a few things. Tony ----- Original Message ----- From: Jim Thompson <mailto:jimthompso...@gmail.com> To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' <mailto:chevelle-list@chevelles.net> Sent: Friday, May 06, 2011 6:06 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 69 chevelle My 65 does not have a plate on the door post. Just the plate on the firewall, I think they came later. From: chevelle-list-boun...@chevelles.net [mailto:chevelle-list-boun...@chevelles.net] On Behalf Of Larry Williams Sent: Friday, May 06, 2011 11:40 AM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 69 chevelle I am missing the plate on the driver side door post on my 65 SS. I suspect the painter saw the value of the tag and removed it. I should mention that I don't remember seeing the tag prior to painting. I have never been able to find any numbers on the frame. Should I post the vin? Larry Everyday Is A Saturday --- On Thu, 5/5/11, Barnes, Alex <abar...@generalcable.com> wrote: From: Barnes, Alex <abar...@generalcable.com> Subject: [Chevelle-list] 69 chevelle To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" <chevelle-list@chevelles.net> Date: Thursday, May 5, 2011, 9:48 PM Hi guys, I need a little help. Im looking at a 69 ss chevelle tomorrow. He says its all original and he says its an ss. I will be looking at it closely tomorrow. He doesnt have a build sheet or a protecta plate. This car is a project car. Everything looks to be there. I looked at it quickly today on my way to work. Then called him on the phone. I pretty much know what to look for but is there any one thing that can help me decide. It is a big block with a muncie 4 speed, it has a 12 bolt, but i didnt check the brakes. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Alex
