In 68-69 model cars, the serial (VIN) number of the car the engine was installed in is stamped next to, or under the engine code ID. Starting in 1970, the serial number is stamped either above the oil filter, somewhere on the block pad (in front of the cylinder head), or on the transmission flange somewhere. Chevrolet issued technical service. Chevrolet Passenger Car Model Identification Charts. Serial Number Decoding Chart for U.S. Built 1942 - 1957 Models. 1942 - 1952 Serial # Tag. What You Can Learn From Small Block Chevy Casting Numbers All engines are stamped with an ID serial number showing plant code, production date, and suffix code. The suffix tells you application, original model, Engine RPO, and HP and transmission that were originally mated to the engine. Pre - 1953 Chevrolet Engine Serial Number Location: Engine Serial Number is Located on the right side of the engine on a boss just to the rear of the ignition distributor for 216 and 235 c.i. Inline 6 cylinder engines.

Camaro:

First Generation Camaro Decoding Resource Page – An extensive selection of decoding resources for the 1967 to 1969 Camaro including a Cowl Tag decoding program. From the excellent first generation Camaro Research Group website. If you are a first generation Camaro person, this is a must visit site.

1967 to 2002 Chevrolet Camaro Manual VIN Decoder – First through fourth generation Camaro decoding information from Chevy-Camaro.com. Trim tag decoding for second generation cars along with RPO codes, engine codes and paint codes as well. A great resource site!

Chevrolet Truck:

Chevrolet Truck VIN Buster– An automatic serial number decoder for 1929 to 1964 Chevrolet trucks from the extensive Stovebolt.com website.

Corvette:

Chevrolet Corvette C2 Trim Tag and ECL Decoder – Unique trim tag decoder for the mid-year Corvettes. Includes a separate ECL (Exception Control Letter) decoder. These are the two digit codes at the end of the trim code.

Chevrolet Corvette C3 VIN Decoding – A manual serial number decoding page for the 1968 to 1982 C3 Chevrolet Corvette.

Full Size Chevrolet:

1955 to 1957 Chevrolet Serial Number Decoding – Basic decoding of the Tri-Five serial numbers (US built cars).

1958 to 1965 Full Size Chevy VIN Decoder – Automated decoder from the great 348-409.com website.

1958 to 1969 Chevrolet Serial Number Decoder – Some gaps in the database on earlier cars but still worth a try.

1969 Chevrolet Full Size VIN Decoder – Serial number decoder for full size Chevrolets only (Impala, Bel Air, Caprice, Wagons)

Engine Serial Number Lookup Chevy 409

Classic Chevrolet VIN Decoder – Impala, Nova and Tri-Five– Courtesy of H&H Classic Chevrolet Parts.

Nova:

1962 to 1979 Chevrolet Nova Serial Numbers – Manual decoder pages from the NovaResource.org site. Pick your model year from the red bar on the landing page to get started. Also extensive RPO and cowl tag decoding. Click on the Site Map link on the landing page to take you there. An excellent site for Nova enthusiasts!

Engine Serial Number Lookup Chevy Express

Classic Chevrolet VIN Decoder – Impala, Nova and Tri-Five– Courtesy of H&H Classic Chevrolet Parts.