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[seeker2736]

I have purchased a project Corvair and need help with the vin code and the plate code images of codes attached

I am worried that the vin does not match the plate number I'm I wrong ?

[Dennis66]

Does the VIN plate match the number on your title? The plate in your engine compartment is more of a spec plate describing body style, paint, and options. There is also a "hidden" VIN stamped on your front crossmember (I have yet to actually look for mine, maybe this weekend). Dennis

[bbodie52]

I don't see any mismatch between the Body Tag and the VIN plate. The body Production Sequence No: 29510 is not really related to the VIN Vehicle Unit Number 282317.

I will break down the tag codes for you...

1964 Corvair Body & VIN Tags

Here is a breakdown of the information on the body tag you provided...
BODY TAG INFO:

06D
Body Build Date: 06 = June (1964), D = Fourth Week (Very close to the end of the 1964 model year production cycle! The brand new Late Model (1965-1969) body and chassis was to be introduced at the end of the 1964 Summer months.
The first digits are numbers 1 through 12, indicating the month of manufacture. The letter is A-E, indicate the week of the month. If the letter is a "D" it indicates the fourth week of the month.

STYLE 64 0967 WR 29510 BODY
64 = 1964
Model 0967 — 2-Door Monza Convertible — 4 Passenger, 09 = 900 Series Monza, 67 = 2-Door Convertible,
WR = Willow Run, Michigan Production Plant, Production Sequence No: 29510
1964 Monza 2-Door Convertible — 4 Passenger, Total Production: 31,045.



TRIM 712 2
This 3 digit codes represents the interior color and seat type. An extra digit is include for 1963-64 convertibles for the top color.
1964: 1 = white 2 = black 3 = beige
712 2 = BLACK (Monza with Bucket Seats) with black convertible top.

INTERIOR PAINT CODE — "E" (Lower Right) = BLACK Interior paint codes: (Interior paint codes do not appear on Los Angeles built cars)
1964: A= Aqua B= Blue C= Saddle D= Red E= Black F= Fawn Q= White/Red

BODY PAINT 936
936 = WHITE "Ermine White"
Lucite No. 4024L, Rinshed-Mason No. A1199, Ditzler No. DDL 8259


1964 Corvair Monza Convertible Example

ACC: WD 2MP 3C 5W

Willow Run body tag accessory codes

Group 1
W = (RPO A02) Tinted windshield only
D = (RPO C06) Power top

Group 2
M = (RPO M35) 2 Speed Powerglide Automatic Transmission
P = (RPO Z01) Convenience group (2 speed wipers, w/washer, day/night mirror, glovebox light, backup lights)

Group 3
C = (RPO B70) Padded dashboard

Group 4
NONE

Group 5
W = (RPO A49) Custom Deluxe seat belts, with retractors (after early November, 1963)

40967W282317

I have attached a copy of the 1964 Chevrolet Corvair GM Heritage Center Specs

[seeker2736]

Thanks for the information. The car is currenly red with a white top so I guess there has had some work on it. I also think may has a 65 enginge since the tag by the alternator is T1119RG

[bbodie52]

The engine serial number suffix code "RG" would indicate a 1965,1966, or 1967 95 hp engine. This engine would be fitted with a solid crankshaft pulley, instead of the harmonic balancer found on the 110 hp, 140 hp, and 180 hp turbocharged engines.

The 164 CID 95 hp engine has an 8.25:1 cylinder head compression ratio, instead of the 9.0:1 compression ratio found in the 110 hp engine. The intake and exhaust valve sizes, carburetors, and single exhaust system are the same in both the 95 hp and 110 hp engines. The 95 hp engine has a milder camshaft grind than the 110 hp engine. (The camshaft specifications can be found in the final sections of the attached 1964 and 1965 Chevrolet Corvair GM Heritage Center Specs. The 1965 and later engines were fitted with alternators instead of generators, and the magnesium fan bearing was larger in 1965 and later engines.

The 95 hp engine oil cooler may have fewer cooling fins than the oil cooler found on the high horsepower engines,

The cylinder head casting numbers will help you to zero-in on the actual engine model year. See page 5 of the attached CORSA Corvair Technical Guide 1+2 - Corvair Code Numbers.