69 Corvette LR code vin stamp
 

I need opinions on this stamp everything ive researched shows that the first number in the vin should be a 7 and not a 1. Is that correct?

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4897/...49ba23d5_b.jpg542F46FD-8DB2-4543-B9B3-2E06F0CE5FF5 by Casey Kloess, on Flickr

1 is correct....
that's a late 69 vette,,,,built last day of production?

First digit of the sequential part of the vin is 7. 1= Chevy 9= 69 S= Vette. Is it a whole car, or just the engine?
Buddy

Just the short block. So the stamping is correct then?

Yes it is correct

Yep that is correct. end the line 1969 L71 427-435hp 4speed Corvette block. Being that it was end of production it should be a "512" casting block. 69 corvettes earlier through out the production year used "439" or "270" casting 427 blocks. Here is a picture of a CCAS/Grenning Certified original 1969 L71 stamp pad from a early production 1969 Corvette.

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GM Division Codes included w/ stamped drivetrain components are often misunderstood being they're not part of VIN itself but helpful when known as Division Code List below.
Knowing the first 3x Digits represent Division + Model Year + Vehicle Built Plant is always helpful for quick/basic identification of loose parts without need for casting info, not just engines but often Muncies too.
:beers:
~ Pete


GM Division Codes;
1 = Chevrolet
2 = Pontiac
3 = Oldsmobile
4 = Buick
5 = GMC
6 = Cadillac


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Sorry for bringing this back, from that pic that i posted, what is everyones opinion on the legitimacy of that stamp?