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#525319 - 07/22/08 01:53 PM 75 Buick Riv -- vin help
ta66 Online
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Registered: 07/22/08
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First let me say a hello to all of you. My question is

I recently purchased a 1975 Buick Riviera from an old couple. Its

a 1 owner car and it looks like its been repainted at some point.

I am planning on restoring the car but need to know the original

paint that was on the car. Only info I have is the VIN which is

4287T5H467309

If anyone can help with finding this information I would

appreciate it .


Thanks

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#525322 - 07/22/08 02:19 PM Re: 75 Buick Riv -- vin help [Re: ta66]
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Typically the vin number does not have that info, what ya need is the name plate. I think its located on the firewall driver's side of the car, but I am not sure.

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#525380 - 07/22/08 06:53 PM Re: 75 Buick Riv -- vin help [Re: brh]
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I believe the cowl tag is located on top of the cowl just under the passenger side of the windshield.
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#525682 - 07/23/08 10:32 PM Re: 75 Buick Riv -- vin help [Re: ta66]
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Originally Posted By: ta66

4287T5H467309


Adam is correct about the data plate. That being said, there is some information that can be gleaned from the VIN.

4 = Buick
Z = Riviera
87 = 2 door hardtop
T = 455 V8 4-bbl
5 = 1975
H = Flint, MI assembly plant
The remainder is the sequential production number of the car.
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#529302 - 08/07/08 10:44 AM Re: 75 Buick Riv -- vin help [Re: Thriller]
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thanks for the help, it was a 11u


Edited by ta66 (08/07/08 10:44 AM)

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