VIN location
March 31st, 2015, 7:08 PM
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VIN location
I found a couple of threads on this by searching, but no definite answer.
To register our Caprice in Ireland, the authorities need to see a VIN number stamped on the body or chassis. The VIN is on a plate, visible through the windscreen on the drivers side. It's also printed on a sticker on the driver's door jam. Unfortunately, neither of these are "permanent" enough.
Any ideas? The car is a 1981 4-door Caprice Classic.
To register our Caprice in Ireland, the authorities need to see a VIN number stamped on the body or chassis. The VIN is on a plate, visible through the windscreen on the drivers side. It's also printed on a sticker on the driver's door jam. Unfortunately, neither of these are "permanent" enough.
Any ideas? The car is a 1981 4-door Caprice Classic.
October 16th, 2015, 5:11 AM
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October 18th, 2015, 2:03 PM
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Permanent VIN location seems to be a European problem.
Luckily I managed to register Caprice without troubles - it was the first registration in Poland - although there were questions about the permanent VIN.
After that, one day - during the frame cleaning - I noticed the VIN permanently stamped on it - front passenger side, just behind the front wheel - like CapriceClassic mentioned above.
I thought it had been stamped by the factory.
Luckily I managed to register Caprice without troubles - it was the first registration in Poland - although there were questions about the permanent VIN.
After that, one day - during the frame cleaning - I noticed the VIN permanently stamped on it - front passenger side, just behind the front wheel - like CapriceClassic mentioned above.
I thought it had been stamped by the factory.
October 22nd, 2015, 3:48 AM
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What I've heard, is that the VIN isn't stamped on the frame from the factory,since the frame could be changed like a sparepart....
The VIN on the frame could also first be stamped on a thick piece of sheet metal that afterwards is welded to the frame, so that way it's permanent.
Glad you got the car registered :-D (y)
The VIN on the frame could also first be stamped on a thick piece of sheet metal that afterwards is welded to the frame, so that way it's permanent.
Glad you got the car registered :-D (y)
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