tcpglobal.com for paint codes, production numbers
the codes are usually located on the inside of the drivers door where the MFG stickers are
AverageJoeResto.com has a resources section that shows paint chip colors and codes, there are more codes under the data plate decoding page. Check it out I'm sure that you will like it.
Dealer or paint shops.
From what I understand the OEM "VIN" does not include any paint code info.
It should be under the hood of the car.
Ford used 11 digit VIN codes until 1980 and then switched to 17 digits for 1981 and newer
HD Black Cherry Pearl. PPG paint code is 905951 for the base coat other paint codes can be found here: http://www.harley-davidsonforums.com/forums/recommended-products/4933-ppg-paint-codes-hd.html
Look under hood against firewall - should be a plate with paint codes
Driver's door jamb, on the production date sticker.
On the body tag, usually on a doorpost.
the best way to get the paint code is to call a Chevrolet dealer ask them and give them your vin number.