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The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) of the 1962 Chevy Impala provides detailed information on the cars model, assembly and specifications. Chevrolet car models from 1959 to 1964 used a 12-character VIN code; decoding this VIN is a simple process and can be done in a matter of minutes.
Step 1
Determine the first character of the cars VIN; this character indicates the cars model year. For the 1962 Chevy Impala, this character should be a "2."
Step 2
Determine the second and third characters of the cars VIN code; these characters indicate the cars model line. For the 1962 Chevy Impala, a "17" would indicate the Impala L6 Turbo Thrift series and an "18" would indicate the Impala V8 Turbo series.
Step 3
Determine the fourth and fifth characters of the cars VIN code; these characters indicate the cars body type. For the 1962 Chevy Impala, popular variations include the two-door convertible ("67"), two-door coupe ("37" or "47"), two-door hardtop ("11" or "21"), four-door sedan ("49" or "69") and four-door station wagon ("35" or "45").
Step 4
Determine the sixth character of the cars VIN code; this character indicates the location of the assembly plant. Please see the Resources section below for a more detailed list.
Determine the seventh through 12fth characters of the cars VIN code; these characters indicate the cars production sequence number as it was completed at the assembly plant. Note that the first production number for the 1962 Chevy Impala is "100001."
