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VIN Calculator

Started by platinum · 27 Mar 2004 · 220 replies

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dvsgmhArchived member
Mine Doesn't Come Up! Wtf?
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aus880Archived member
Quote: Originally Posted by obsesv are you sure the calculator is 100% correct? it says my car is an 87 model but eveything actually on the car says 86 lol. two different things 87 model doesn't mean it was built in '87, late year builds were next years model/series Quote: Originally Posted by dvsgmh Mine Doesn't Come Up! Wtf? you must be entering the wrong numbers/letters what are they ?
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dvsgmhArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by aus880 two different things 87 model doesn't mean it was built in '87, late year builds were next years model/series you must be entering the wrong numbers/letters what are they ? 8K198JJ173208L
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aus880Archived member
sl, sedan, turbo, your model year code is the issue, melbourne build
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obsesvArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by aus880 two different things 87 model doesn't mean it was built in '87, late year builds were next years model/series oh ok.. thanks for the info Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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malpasoArchived member
mine isnt coming up at all
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aus880Archived member
numbers ?? you are probably misreading the plate
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gavindorifutoArchived member
got bored so I thought I'd do this Your car is a Holden SL/Executive Commodore Sedan From the factory it was equipped with the Non-Turbo Nissan RB30E producing 114kw at the flywheel. It was produced in 1986 at the Melbourne plant with a serial number of 03316 Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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FRKVLTArchived member
l don't have compliance plates on my car, does that mean l can never find out the details? What other options do l have?
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aus880Archived member
Quote: Originally Posted by BluVLCT l don't have compliance plates on my car, does that mean l can never find out the details? What other options do l have? to some extent yes do you have an orig chassis number from the strut tower? if so post that number up here
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FRKVLTArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by aus880 to some extent yes do you have an orig chassis number from the strut tower? if so post that number up here pm sent, vic roads and holden both couldn't help me out, talk about keeping records!! >>>>>s l a c k!!! Couldn't obtain model number or serial number but he recommended me joining a car club to obtain these details...LMAO.
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RB OneviaArchived member
Always wanted to do this. Your car is a Holden Calais Sedan From the factory it was equipped with the Turbocharged Nissan 3L RB30ET producing 150kw at the flywheel. It was produced in 1988 at the Adelaide plant with a serial number of 57674 Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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UND_CVRArchived member
didnt have a doubt in the world Your car is a Holden SL/Executive Commodore Sedan From the factory it was equipped with the Turbocharged Nissan 3L RB30ET producing 150kw at the flywheel. It was produced in 1988 at the Adelaide plant with a serial number of 89826
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vlturbz12Archived member
done my car i was quiet surprised i thought it was non turbo from factory but this is what it come up with Your car is a Holden Berlina Sedan From the factory it was equipped with the Turbocharged Nissan 3L RB30ET producing 150kw at the flywheel. It was produced in 1987 at the Melbourne plant with a serial number of 41634
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crozzinArchived member
Hi having trouble identifying my vl, vin reads 8k356fl209513l, calculator tells me its an sl/exec wagon. Id tag reads model: vl8vx19-314 (calais sedan)? body: 209513-a trim: 75i Body number on the strut tower reads 008667a Last tag says its a sedan and the number matches the one on the tower. Any help would be greatly appreciated Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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SKIDZ.1Archived member
lol mine wont work either? can some1 look it up for me plz? 8L1966J136511L cheers
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hard_asArchived member
just a question i asked a guy for the vin number of his vl im looking at buying he sent me this - AVL027430M what is this number?? any vin check im doing dont accept this number is it even a vin number?? any help would be great as im looking at buying this car this week and just wanna know what it is before i buy it.. any help would be great guys..
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aus880Archived member
Quote: Originally Posted by hard_as just a question i asked a guy for the vin number of his vl im looking at buying he sent me this - AVL027430M what is this number?? any vin check im doing dont accept this number is it even a vin number?? any help would be great as im looking at buying this car this week and just wanna know what it is before i buy it.. any help would be great guys.. that's the chassis number, use it for revs checks for the calculator you want the number from the small painted firewall plate Quote: Originally Posted by SKIDZ.1 lol mine wont work either? can some1 look it up for me plz? 8L1966J136511L cheers number is wrong, will not end in L. pls double check
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WOGPSIArchived member
i got a calais wagon and it says berlina wagon. whats the deal with that? 8L356HL279190L
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oldboiArchived member
Ahh well mine work'd ... 88 Sedan comes up with ... Your car is a Holden SL/Executive Commodore Sedan From the factory it was equipped with the Non-Turbo Nissan RB30E producing 114kw at the flywheel. It was produced in 1988 at the Adelaide plant with a serial number of 86389 87 Wgn comes up with ... Your car is a Holden SL/Executive Commodore Wagon From the factory it was equipped with the Non-Turbo Nissan RB30E producing 114kw at the flywheel. It was produced in 1988 at the Adelaide plant with a serial number of 67003 Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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