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Expert: Kevin Pilotte - 9/3/2006


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Hi Kevin, I am looking to find out the history for my 69 SC/Rambler, and I'd like to know when it came along in the assembly line. I was told that the VIN #'s might reveal that, is that true? Thanks, - Jon  

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Jon,
Unfortuantely, AMC VIN's do not provide production date information. There is, however, a plate on your driver's door with some information. It includes the body, model, trim & paint codes. The bottom number is the sequence code, the order in which it came down the assembly line.
The VIN shows in order company, year, transmission, series, body type, group, engine, and plant.
The engine also has a build plate screwed to front of the right valve cover. It gives the production date of the engine and an engine code. The cubic inch is also cast into each side of the block behind the motor mounts.
Hope this helps.
Kevin

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Kevin Pilotte

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I can answer many technical questions relating to AMC vehicles prior to 1979. I also have experience with Rambler & Nash vehicles.

Experience

I am a former AMC technician, service writer and service manager. I have worked in AMC dealers in Illinois in the 70's. After college, I was a Field Service Rep for American Motors Sales Corporation, working out of the Chicago Zone office. I traveled to AMC dealers assisting in the diagnosis and repair of AMC vehicles. I was also the Area Training Manager for DeLorean Motor Company. I have 10+ years as an Automotive Instructor. I have modified and restored
numerous AMC vehicles. I have been working on AMC vehicles for over 30 years.

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I have been an ASE Certified Master Technician since 1975. This includes L1. I am also currently a Toyota Certified Master Diagnostic Technician.

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I have articles in "American Motoring", the official publication of the American Motors Owners Association. They are the largest AMC club in the world.

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I have a certificate I printed out from a website.

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