[Chevelle-list] VIN numbers where are they?

[Chuck Kranz]

  Thanks for all of the good advice. I'll be checking.
Chuck

> Every state is different.  Fisher Body plates are not recognized as a legal
> means of identifying or registering a vehicle.  I don't know of any
> locations on a 65 body with a CON VIN but there should be one on the frame
> behind the rear axle location on the driver's side top.
> 
> If you're putting together one car from two or more, your state will
> probably want to issue you a state VIN.  Again, check with your DMV for
> regulations in your state.
> 
> Dale McIntosh
> 1966/67 Chevelle Reference CDs
> ChevelleStuff.com
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
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> 
> I think the sequence number would tell me enough information to try and
> get a title or whatever for it. The Fisher Body plate on the firewall
> isn't there. Anyone ever try and do this? Where are the hidden CON VINs?
> I would like to use this body if it comes up clear. Could I use the Body
> Plate from the original rusted body? Does the DMV help you out with a
> transfer?
> Chuck
> 
> 
>> The hidden CON VINs don't tell much at all.  They are in the format of
>> (depending on year) year, plant, sequence number - they do NOT include the
>> series or model.  For example a 65 CON VIN might read 5A123456.
>>
>> The 65 VIN plate is on the A-pillar on the driver's side, not on the dash.
>> The dash mounting didn't start until 1968 so they could be viewed through
>> the windshield from the outside.  Are you sure you're not talking about
> the
>> Fisher Body plate (a.k.a. trim tag or cowl tag) that's mounted on the
> engine
>> side of the firewall?  That'll tell you body date, plant, body number,
> trim
>> and paint codes and for some plants, a few options.
>>
>> Dale McIntosh
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: chevelle-list-bounces at chevelles.net
>> [mailto:chevelle-list-bounces at chevelles.net] On Behalf Of Chuck Kranz
>> Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2007 7:07 PM
>> To: The Chevelle Mailing List
>> Subject: [Chevelle-list] VIN numbers where are they?
>>
>>
>>
>> I had heard that the VIN numbers on the body are stamped on a few
>> places. If the plate with stuff that's supposed to show build
>> information VIN etc. is missing from the dash, where else can I look? I
>> can get access to underneath. This is for a 65.
>> Thanks,
>> Chuck