GM VIN Decoder 1972-2009
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GM VIN Decoder 1972-2009
With AOL Hometown shutting down, Drew Senko's Oldsmobile VIN decoder is offline. I stumbled across this link from the GM Service organization. Very helpful.
http://service.gm.com/dealerworld/vincards/
http://service.gm.com/dealerworld/vincards/
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love the vin decode site
This is What my Vin pulled upYear:1972Division:OldsmobileSeries:Cutlass SupremeBody:Holiday Hardtop (2 door)Engine:350 (5.7) V8 4BBLPlant:Arlington, TexasSerial Number:183198My ?? is what kind of motor came in these cars that year ?? 442,403,455,350 and did some of these cars have the dual gate shift avail ???my does have floor shifter but my console was all ready gone.
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Good thing you’ve stumbled across this link..its really helpful for me too..i hope mazda parts has this decoders too..
Last edited by kurtdaniel; June 22nd, 2009 at 06:23 PM.
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This is What my Vin pulled upYear:1972Division:OldsmobileSeries:Cutlass SupremeBody:Holiday Hardtop (2 door)Engine:350 (5.7) V8 4BBLPlant:Arlington, TexasSerial Number:183198My ?? is what kind of motor came in these cars that year ?? 442,403,455,350 and did some of these cars have the dual gate shift avail ???my does have floor shifter but my console was all ready gone.
Scot
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On a somewhat related note, I think some of you may find this handy:
http://www.gmheritagecenter.com/gm-h...tion-kits.html
http://www.gmheritagecenter.com/gm-h...tion-kits.html
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Excactly i hate it when people come up to me and ask me if there is a 442 ci engine in my car its one of my biggest pet peeves.
it funny when people ask if it has the 442 engine in it because i say the 455 yeah.
it funny when people ask if it has the 442 engine in it because i say the 455 yeah.
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With AOL Hometown shutting down, Drew Senko's Oldsmobile VIN decoder is offline. I stumbled across this link from the GM Service organization. Very helpful.
http://service.gm.com/dealerworld/vincards/
http://service.gm.com/dealerworld/vincards/
Scot
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Thanks for the info. Decodes my 72 Olds Delta Convert exactly.
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Just an Olds Guy
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Edmonton, AB. And "I am Can 'eh' jun - eh"
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On the engine stamping pad, under the #1 cylinder. This is called a VIN derivative.
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The stamped information (if Olds 403) will be
3 (olds) 7,8,9 (last number of year) (letter code indicating plant) followed by XXXXXX (number sequence of original car)
P1010400-1.jpg
The stamped information (if Olds 403) will be
3 (olds) 7,8,9 (last number of year) (letter code indicating plant) followed by XXXXXX (number sequence of original car)
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Newbie here, so pls. forgive. Just bought a 1973 Cutlass S (VIN 3G37K3M382291). Owner said that the engine (K code 350) was replaced with newer ('late 70s) 403 c.i. Question: Where on the engine do i look to find the approp. #s to determine the needed specs mechanically, year, etc. (i.e. get the right parts for tune ups, parts replacements when needed)?
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Just an Olds Guy
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Edmonton, AB. And "I am Can 'eh' jun - eh"
Posts: 24,525
Exactly.
The 403 should have a casting number 557265 or 553390. One other point of clarification...just in case. The 403 is a small block engine. Don't be fooled that the 4 in the 403 means its big block. Color on the 403 should be blue, although anyone with a rattle can spray paint can change that to whatever they want.
The 403 is really well marked on the side of the block to the rear of the motor mounts above the frost plugs as Joe mentioned. 403's also have a distinctive valve cover. Note that it uses less bolts to secure, and some of the flanged areas are not pierced to accept VC bolts.
Olds403FirebirdenginemountsLH.jpg
The 403 should have a casting number 557265 or 553390. One other point of clarification...just in case. The 403 is a small block engine. Don't be fooled that the 4 in the 403 means its big block. Color on the 403 should be blue, although anyone with a rattle can spray paint can change that to whatever they want.
The 403 is really well marked on the side of the block to the rear of the motor mounts above the frost plugs as Joe mentioned. 403's also have a distinctive valve cover. Note that it uses less bolts to secure, and some of the flanged areas are not pierced to accept VC bolts.
Olds403FirebirdenginemountsLH.jpg
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If you read all of the O.P.'s threads, you'll find out that this 403 has a points distributor, so if it really is a 403, it's apparently a frankenmotor. The original 403 valve covers used five bolts, but without more details on head casting numbers, etc, there's no way of knowing what parts are on that motor. It may just be a 403 short block with other parts from the original 350, or who knows what.
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Just an Olds Guy
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Edmonton, AB. And "I am Can 'eh' jun - eh"
Posts: 24,525
If you read all of the O.P.'s threads, you'll find out that this 403 has a points distributor, so if it really is a 403, it's apparently a frankenmotor. The original 403 valve covers used five bolts, but without more details on head casting numbers, etc, there's no way of knowing what parts are on that motor. It may just be a 403 short block with other parts from the original 350, or who knows what.
It would be helpful if he posted a picture in one of his threads that shows the engine.
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I found and used this again today
VERY handy since most of my PN info stops at 1975
http://api.viglink.com/api/click?for...%2Fvincards%2F
VERY handy since most of my PN info stops at 1975
http://api.viglink.com/api/click?for...%2Fvincards%2F
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It's worth noting that those VIN cards are regularly updated and cover 1972 through the current model year. They have also added pre-72 information, but unfortunately for Chevy only at this time. These come straight from GM Parts, so there is no question that the info is correct.
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