1972 Chevelle Vehicle Identification Number
Vehicle Identification Number
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is unique to each vehicle and describes the manufacturer, series designation, body style, engine, year of production, assembly plant and production number. It should be riveted to a special bracket visible through the windshield on the drivers side with special 'rosette' rivets.
Decoding The Numbers
The VIN consists of 13 numbers and characters.
For example: 1C37W2K100001 decodes this way: 1 / C / 37 / W / 2 / K / 500001.
- First number indicates the manufacturer, 1 is for Chevrolet.
- Second character indicates the series designation, C is for a Chevelle.
- Third and fourth numbers indicate the body style, 37 is for a 2 Door Sport Coupe.
- Fifth character indicates the engine size, W is for 454 cid V8 4-bbl (LS5).
- Sixth number indicates the year of production, 2 is for 1972.
- Seventh character or number indicates the assembly plant, K is for Kansas City, Missouri.
- Eighth through thirteenth numbers indicate the sequential production number, 500001 is for 1st vehicle built.
| Code |
Series Designation |
| B |
Nomad (31/32 Series) |
| C |
Chevelle, El Camino, Greenbrier (33/34 Series) |
| D |
Malibu, Concours, Custom El Camino (35/36 Series) |
| H |
Concours Estate, Monte Carlo (38 Series) |
| Code |
Body Style |
| 36 |
4 Door Station Wagon, 2 Seats, Two Way Tailgate |
| 37 |
2 Door Sport Coupe |
| 39 |
4 Door Sport Sedan |
| 46 |
4 Door Station Wagon, 3 Seats, Two Way Tailgate |
| 57 |
Monte Carlo 2 Door Sport Coupe |
| 67 |
2 Door Convertible |
| 69 |
4 Door Sedan |
| 80 |
2 Door Sedan Pickup |
| Code |
Engine Size |
| D |
250 cid I-6 1-bbl (L22) |
| F |
307 cid V8 2-bbl (L14) |
| H |
350 cid V8 2-bbl (L65) |
| J |
350 cid V8 4-bbl (L48) |
| U |
402 cid V8 4-bbl (LS3) |
| W |
454 cid V8 4-bbl (LS5) |
| Code |
Assembly Plant |
| B |
Baltimore, Maryland |
| K |
Kansas City, Missouri |
| L |
Van Nuys, California |
| R |
Arlington, Texas |
| 1 |
Oshawa, Ontario, Canada |
