Help for a newbie
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Help for a newbie
I just inherited a 67 Cutlass convertible. I am trying to figure out exactly what I have. Is there a way to interpret the VIN to determine what engine and other details of the car?
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Post a picture/image of your VIN and your Cowl Tag - plenty of folks to assist you w/ identifying your vehicle. The Cowl Tag will provide details of original color, interior, upholstery, etc.
Below examples of VIN tag & Cowl Tag.
Below examples of VIN tag & Cowl Tag.
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That's unfortunately a big "IF", but if the P-O-P is available, it will have the engine and trans unit number, so at least you can match the trans case and one head to the VIN. Yes, the engine unit number will provide some insight into the original engine, but not complete details. It pretty much will only tell you 330 vs 400 vs 425 and HC vs LC.
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I'll add that unlike the widely-quoted casting number info from the Olds FAQ, the table Allan posted is actually correct and fixes much of the incorrect info in the FAQ table. The only thing that's a little confusing is the "Gen 1" and "Gen 2" designations in this table. All the motors listed on that table are considered to be second gen Olds V8s. The first gen motors are the 1949-1964 303, 324, 371, and 394 motors.
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