Vehicle Indentification Number: 1G2FW87HXGN100001
Commonly refer to as the "Vin Number", this series of numbers and letters is stamped on a plate
on the topof 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.
2 = Pontiac
Fourth Digit: Identifies the car line.
F = Firebird
Fifth Digit: Identifies the series.
S = Firebird Base Model
W = Firebird Trans Am
X = Firebird S/E
Sixth and Seventh Digit: Identifies the body type.
87 = 2-Door Coupe
Eighth Digit: Identifies the engine.
2 = 151 CID, 2.5L, 4-Cyc., TBI
S = 173 CID, 2.8L, V-6, M.F.I (Chevy)
H = 305 CID, 5.0L, 4BC V8
G = 305 CID, 5.0L, V8 BC, High Output
F = 305 CID, 5.0, V-8, M.F.I., w/AT (Chevy)
Ninth Digit: Identifies the check digit.
Tenth Digit: Identifies the model year.
F = 1986
Eleventh Digit: Identifies the assembly plant.
N = Norwood
L = Van Nuys
Last Six Digits: Represent the basic production numbers, 100001/up
Body Number Plate
The Body Number Plate indentifies the model year, car division, series, style, body assembly
plant, body number, trim combination, paint codes amd build date. The plate is located under the
hood on the radiator cross support.
(need picture of the body number plate)
Example:
1 Country of Mfg. USA
G Manufacturer GM
2 Car Division Pontiac
F Car Line Firebird
W Series Trans Am
87 Body Style 2-Door Coupe
H Engine 305CID, V8, Chevy
X Check Digit
G Model Year 1986
N Assembly Plant Van Nuys, CA
100001 Body Number
Option Codes
AC3 6-Way Power Driver's Seat
AU3 Power Door Locks
CC1 Removable Glass Hatch Roof
Paint Type & Coat
BC CC Base Coat/Clear Coat
Paint Code
L8743 Lower Body Color Black Sapphire Metallic
U8743 Upper Body Color Black Sapphire Metallic
Trim Number
The Trim Number indicates the interior trim color and material.
Color Cloth Vinyl Leather Code
Black X 19R
Black X 19B,19C
Camel X X 62R
Camel X 62B,62C*,62D*#
Camel X 622
Russet X 68B, 68C*
Medium Dark Carmine X 72B, 72C*
Medium Dark Gray X 82R
Medium Dark Gray X 82B, 82C
Medium Dark Gray X 822
* 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 Metallic 9021 13S
Bright Blue Metallic 8751 23
Black Sapphire Metallic 8743 28
White 8554 40
Black 8555 41
Yellow GOld 8929 51
Champagne Gold Metallic 8753 60
Russet Metallic 8754 66
Medium Russet Metallic 8757 68
Flame Red Metallic 8748 74
Bright Red 8774 81
Gunmetal Metallic 7782 84
Paint Types:
The Paint Type Code indicates what type of paint was used on the car.
DIS Lacquer Dispersion Lacquer
SOL Lacquer Solution Lacquer
BC CC Base Coat/Clear Coat
Water
Enamel
Seat Type Code
The Seat Type Code indicates the type of seats installed in the car.
Type Code
Recliner Bucket AR9
Articulating Bucket AQ9
(Full P&D Slide)
Transmissions:
The 700R4 Automatic
Transmission code is located on the right rear oil pan rail and includes the year, model, Julian
build date and shift built.
Example:6YP267A
6 Model Year (1986)
YP 305 CID Application
267 Julian Date
A* Shift Built (1st)
*A&B - First shift
C&H - Second shift
D - Day
N - Night
Code CID
Y8 305
YF 305
YP 305
YS 305
YW 305
YX 173
YZ 305
The Build Date Code
Starts with the Julian date (day of the year) on which 1986 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: January 20, 1985 would translate to a build
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.
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
2ET 2.77 86
8XV 3.27 86
8XW 3.45 86
8XX 3.70 86
2HC 3.73 86
2HM 3.73 86
8XV 3.72 86
Regular Production Options (RPO)
Description Code
6-Way Power Drivers Seat AC3
Custom Seat Belts AK1
Adjustable Custom Seats - Lear Siegler AQ9
Front Recaro Bucket Seats AS5
Door Locks AU3
Glass, Soft Ray, All Windows AO1
Windows, Power A31
Roof Drip Moldings BX5
Luxury Trim Group B20
Mats, Carpeted Front Floor B34
Mats, Carpeted Rear Floor B35
Luggage Compartment Trim B48
Custom Exterior Group B57
Moldings, Roof Drip B80
Moldings, Vinyl Bodyside B84
Moldings, Door Edge Gaurd B91
Hatch Roof w/removable Glass Panels CC1
Controlled-cycle Windshield Wipers CD4
Rear Window Wiper - Washer System C25
Electirc Rear Window Defrost C49
Custom Air Conditioning C60
Dome Reading Lamp C95
Sunshield, Louvered Rear Window DE1
Sport OSRV Mirrors DG7
Roof Console Subwoofer Controls DK6
Hood Applique DX1
Rear Compartment Storage Cover D27
Mirror, Visor Vanity, RH D34
Mirror, Dual Sport OSRV D35
Spoiler, Rear Deck D80
Ralley ll D83
Custom 2 Tone Paint D84
Limited Slip Differential Axle G80
Performace Ratio Axle D84
Power Disc Brakes, front and rear J65
Engine Block Heater K05
Cruise Control w/Resume Feature K34
Engine, 2.8L, V6 LB8
Engine, 5.0L, V-8, 4BC LB9
Engine, 5.0L V8, 4BC LG4
Engine, 2.5L L-4 LQ9
Engine, 5.0L, V-8, High Output L69
Transmission, 4 Speed Manual MM4
Transmission, 5-Speed Manual MM5
Transmission, Automatic, 4Spd w/Torque MX0
Steering Wheel, Leather wrapped NP5
Formula 3 spoke Leather Steering Wheel NK3
Locking Fuel Filler Door NO9
Wheels, 15 x 7" Finned Turbo Cast - Alum N24
Steering Wheel - Tilt N33
Wheels, Cast Aluminum N90
Wheels, Custom Wheel Covers N96
Wheel Locking Package PB4
Wheels, Diamond-Spoke Aluminum PW7
Tires, P235/60VR15 Steel Belted Blackwalls QAC
Tires, P245/50VR16 Steel Belted Blackwalls QDZ
Tires, P215/65R15 Steel Belted Whte Ltrs QYH
Tires, P215/65R15 Steel Belted Blackwalls QYZ
Lamp group TR9
Battery, Heavy Duty UA1
Delco Am/Fm Stereo w/o Clock UK4
Delco Am/Fm Stereo w/seek-scan UM6
Delco Am/Fm Stereo w/seek-scan & clock UM7
6 Speaker Sub Woofer UQ7
Delco Touch Control UT4
Delco Am/Fm Stereo w/graphic Eq UX1
Rally and Instrument Panel Tach Gauges U21
Delco AM Radio System U63
Power Antenna U75
Heavy Duty cooling V08
Front License Plate Mounting VK3
Special Performance Package WS6
Resources:
Amos Press Inc. Catalog of FIREBIRD ID Numbers 1967-1993
