1987 Camaro Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) codes:

Vehicle Indentification Number Example: 1G1FP21H1HN100001
Commonly refer to as the "Vin Number", this series of numbers and letters is stamped on a plate

on the top of the instrument panel visible through the windshield.

First Digit: Indentifies the country in which the vehicle was built.
1 = U.S.A.

Second Digit: Identifies the Manufacturer.
G = General Motors

Third Digit: Identifies the automotive division.
1 = Chevorlet

Fourth Digit: Identifies the car line.
F = Camaro

Fifth Digit: Identifies the series.
P = Camaro (all models)

Sixth Digit: Identifies the body type.
2 = 2 Door Coupe 3 = Convertible

Seventh Digit Identifies the restraint system.
1 = Manual Belts

Eighth Digit: Identifies the engine.
S = 173 CID, V-6, 2 BC,MFI(Chevy)
F = 305 CID, V-8, MFI(Chevy)
H = 305 CID, V-8, 4 BC (Chevy)
8 = 350 CID, V-8, MFI (Chevy)

Ninth Digit: Identifies the check digit.

Tenth Digit: Identifies the model year.
H = 1987

Eleventh Digit: Identifies the assembly plant.
L = Van Nuys
N = Norwood

Last Six Digits: Represent the basic production numbers, 100001/up

Body Number Plate
The Body Number Plate Identification Label is located under the hood on the radiator cross

support. It includes the the model year, build date, style number, assembly plant, body number,

paint color, paint type, trim combination, and seat type.

Example: D09D1FP87N17B1111LAR9100001

H Model Year 1987 09 Build Date September D Build Date 4th week 1 Car Division Chevrolet FP Series Camaro Sport Coupe 87 Body Style 2-Dr. Sport Coupe N Assembly Plant Norwood 100001 Body Number 19B Interior Trim Charcoal Cloth 26 Lower Body Color Black 26 Upper Body Color Black W Paint Type Water AR9 Seat Type Reclining Bucket

Option Codes

AR9 Recliner Bucket

Paint Type & Coat
BC CC Base Coat/Clear Coat

Paint Code
U8555 Lower Body Color Black L8555 Upper Body Color Black

Trim Code
19C Interior Trim (Black Cloth)

Trim Number
The Trim Number indicates the interior trim color and material.

Color		Cloth		Vinyl		Leather		Code		
Black		  X						19B,19C
Black				  X				19R
Light Saddle	  X						62B,62C
Light Saddle			  X				62R
Light Saddle					X		622
Dark Carmine	  X						72B,72C
Dark Carmine			  X				72R
Dark Carmine					X		722
Medium Dark Gray	  X						82B,82C
Medium Dark Gray			  X				82R
Medium Dark Gray					X		822
B-Standard Cloth
C-Custom Cloth
R-Standard Vinyl
2-Leather
* Custom 

# Deluxe

The Paint Code

The Paint Code indicates the exterior paint color. A two part paint code indicates the bottom

and top colors.  Vehicles using the letters L and U indicate which code represents the lower

body and the upper body colors respectively.  Included on this label is a four digit number

indicating the exterior body color. This number has been noted along with the exterior GM code.

Color			WA Number		Code
Silver Met			9021			13S
Black			8555			41
White			8554			40
Bright Blue Met		8751			23
Black Sapphire Met		8743			28
Yellow Gold		8929			51
Midnight Russet Met		8757			68
Flame Red Met		8748			74
Bright Red			8774			81
Gunmetal Met		7782			84

Paint Types:
The Paint Type Code indicates what type of paint was used on the car.

L Lacquer E Enamel W Water

Transmissions:

The 4 speed

Transmission code is located on the machined surface on the left side of the case just below

the side cover and includes the type, year, month, day procduced and plant where assembled.

Example:7YMMYXXXXXXXX267A

7			Model Year (1987)
YM			Model
M			Transmission Type (THM 700-R4)
Y			Build Location (Toledo)
XXXXXXXX		Transmission Serial Number
267			Julian Date
A*			Shift Built(1st)

Code			CID
YM			350		
YP			305
YW			305
YX			173		
YZ			305

The Build Date Code

Starts with the Julian date (day of the year) on which 1982 production started. The build date

code continues with the Julian date until December 31 (365).  The sequence then continues

until the end of the 1985 production.  EXAMPLE: April 20, 1982 would translate to a build date

code of 475.

Note:
 
In addition to the transmission production code number, all passenger cars have a portion of

the vehicle identification number stamped on the transmission.  The condensed vehicle

identification number consists of the division identification number, model year, assembly

 plant designation and vehicle build sequence number.

The Rear Axle Code

Is a two letter code stamped on the front passenger side of the axle tube or on an identification

tag attached to the carrier cover.  It identifies that axle code ratio and if the axle is equipped

with the Safe-T-Track option.

Code Ratio Year Locking 2HA 3.23 87 2HL 3.42 87 2HP 2.73 87 2HQ 3.23 87 2HR 3.42 87 2HT 2.73 87 2TF 3.73 87 2TH 3.73 87 4ET 2.77 87 4EU 3.27 87 4EW 3.45 87 4HB 3.08 87 4HD 2.73 87 4HE 2.73 87 4HF 3.08 87 4HJ 3.23 87 4HV 2.73 87 4HY 3.23 87

Regular Production Options (RPO) Description Code Six-Way Power Seat AG9 Split Folding Rear Seat Back AM9 Reclining Bucket, Driver and Passenger Side AR9 Tinted Glass, All Windows AO1 Door Locks AU3 Windows, Power A31 Power Trunk/Hatch Opener A90 Front Floor Carpet Mats B34 Rear Florr Carpet Mats B35 Engine, 5.7L, V-8, TPI B2L Camaro LT Equipment B4E IROC-Z Performance Package B4Z Deluxe Luggage Compartment TR B48 Body Side Moulding B84 Black Door Edge Guards B91 Panels, Removable Glass Roof CC1 Windshield Wiper, Intermittent CD4 Electric Rear Window Defogger C49 Air Conditioning C60 Automatic Inside Rearview Mirror DD8 DSRV Mirror Electric Mirror, LH/RH DD9 Rear Window Louvers DE1 Electric Twin Romote Sport Mirror DG7 Interior Roof Console DK6 Locking Rear Storage Cover D27 Rear Compartment Cargo Cover D42 Spoiler, Deck Lid Rear D80 Limited Slip Differential G80 Axle, Performance Ratio G92 Brake System, Power, Front and Rear Disc J65 Heater, Engine Block K05 Speed Control W/Resume K34 Engine Oil Cooler KC4 Engine, 2.8L, V-6, MFI LB8 Engine, 5.0L, V-8, TPI LB9 Engine, 5.0L, V-8, 4BC LG4 Transmission, 5-Speed Manual MM5 Transmission, Automatic w/overdrive MX0 Steering Wheel, Tilt Type N33 Aluminum Wheels PE1 Tires, P195/70R-14 S/B Radial Blackwall QDX Tires, P245/50R-16 S/B Radial B/W QDZ Tires, P205/70R-14 S/B Radial Blackwall QHX Tires, P205/70R-14 S/B Radial W/S QHY Tires, P215/65R-15 S/B Radial White Letter QYH Tires, P215/65R-15 S/B Radial Blackwall QYZ Lamp Group, Auxiliary Lighting TR9 Headlamps, Halogen TT4 Lamps, RR End Lighting and Reflector T90 Halogen Fog Lamp T96 Heavy Duty Battery UA1 Electronic Tune AM/FM Stereo Seek, Scan, clock Cassette UM6 Delco-GM/Bose Music System, Electronic UU8 Electronic Tune AM/Stereo/FM Stereo, Seek, Scan, Cassette UX1 Gauge Package w/Tachometer U21 Power Antenna U75 Emissions, California Requirement YF5 Camaro Z28 Sport Coupe Z28

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