Chevelle VIN Number Decoder
This Series of numbers and letters is stamped on a plate attached to the left front door hinge pillar.
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         CHEVROLET  | 
    
| 1ST DIGIT: Identifies the Chevrolet division | |
| 1 | Chevrolet | 
| 2ND DIGIT: Indicates series | |
| 3 | Chevelle, Malibu | 
| 3RD DIGIT: Indicates engine | |
| Odd number | 4 or 6 cylinder | 
| Even number | 8 cylinder | 
| 4TH & 5TH DIGITS: Indicates body style | |
| 36 | 4 door Station wagon/2 seat/dual acting tailgate | 
| 37 | 2 door notch back- hardtop coupe | 
| 46 | 4 door notch back -
      hardtop (4 window) sedan 39 4 door Station wagon/3 seat/dual acting tailgate  | 
  
| 47 | 2 door notch back - hardtop coupe | 
| 57 | 2 door notch back - hardtop coupe | 
| 67 | 2 door Convertible coupe | 
| 69 | 4 door Notch Back - pillar (4 window) sedan | 
| 87 | 2 door Plain Back - hardtop coupe | 
| 6TH DIGIT: Indicates the model year | |
| 0 | 1970 | 
| 1 | 1971 | 
| 2 | 1972 | 
| 4 | 1964 | 
| 5 | 1965 | 
| 6 | 1966 | 
| 7 | 1967 | 
| 8 | 1968 | 
| 9 | 1969 | 
| 7TH DIGIT: Indicates the assembly plant | |
| A | Atlanta, GA | 
| B | Baltimore, MD | 
| C | Southgate, CA | 
| F | Flint, MI | 
| G | Framingham, MA | 
| J | Janesville, WI | 
| K | Kansas City, MO | 
| L | Los Angeles, CA | 
| N | Norwood, OH | 
| R | Arlington, TX GMAD | 
| S | St. Louis, MO | 
| T | Tarrytown, NY | 
| W | Willow Run, MI | 
| Y | Wilmington, DE | 
| REMAINING LAST SIX DIGITS: Indicates production sequence
      number starting with 100,000. For a list of production Number CLICK HERE  |