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VIN on engine and trans matched but did not match car's VIN on dash
SPID label VIN matched VIN on dash.

From my build records database, the VIN sequence of 433997 should be an early March 1987 build and specifically before Monday, March 9th. The sequential build # of 083675 is an appropriate # for this VIN sequence. Without the original window sticker, there is no other way to confirm the sequential build # on the SPID label.
The Fisher body (cowl) tag should confirm the early March build and the driver's door sticker should show the matching VIN and March build date. Driver's door sticker was faded original but checked out OK . Cowl tag date showed 1987 March, first week (H 03 A)
HERE'S WHERE THE CAR GETS SHADY....
It's an 87 but the T-Tops are non(key)-locking. Post February 1986 built and later G-bodies had locking T-tops. there is a thread here with a member noting his July 1985 TB order was delayed because of the lack of availability of locking T-tops. He then asked for non-locking in order to not delay delivery of his car.
For this car, perhaps something happened to the original T-tops and these from 84-85 were sourced and used instead. Not a big problem. Find keyed ones or transfer glass to keyed - not a deal breaker. These are GM factory T-Tops and not the aftermarket ones. Look at pic of where roof was cut. Aftermarket ones by Cars & Concepts had roof cut about 4 inches further back. Kirban's
02-02-2011 InnerCircle shows a pic of the aftermarket T-Tops as well as noting the Product Bulletin for locking T-Tops was dated February 28, 1986. See it
here.
So, non locking T-Tops on an 87.

SPID does not show CC1 coded for T-Tops(Hatch Roof). Bottom of cowl tag also did not show CC1 code. BUT THESE ARE FACTORY GM T-TOPS.
Buyer obtains carfax report. while this VIN has a clean title now, it once had a salvage title. Seller claims to not know much about turbo buicks.
It does not make sense that someone would transfer a GM T-Top roof, cut at the A, B, and C pillars to a hard top. But is does make sense that this car was reconstructed post that SALVAGE title.
Can't check VIN on frame unless cut floor pan in correct location.
When asked about the lack of the CC1 code on SPID and the possibility of a body swap with a T-Top Regal, Seller suddenly becomes a turbo buick expert citing the Y56 option code contains the T-tops. Oh boy, time to walk away.
So this 87 T-type that came from GM as a hard top, now has GM factory T-tops but no CC1 option code on SPID or Cowl tag.
Rebodied as a GM T-top, possible replacement frame but transferred VIN on dash to new T-Top body and transferred cowl tag. Installed VIN matching original driver's side door and original deck lid with VIN matching SPID label. Sourced a turbobuick powertrain to replace original #'s matching engine and trans.
Seller becomes argumentative once he is schooled about his problem car.