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04-03-2010, 09:01 AM | #1 |
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Other hidden VIN's
Are there any other hidden VIN numbers on square bodies beside the one on the frame and drive train?
I know my Camaro has five that are not on the drive train but don't know of any on the truck.
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04-03-2010, 10:26 AM | #2 |
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Re: Other hidden VIN's
No.
I have a fuzzy recollection about maybe one near the heater box opening - but I think I am confusing that with a different program. I'm going to stick with "no" unless someone else has something more conclusive. K
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04-03-2010, 10:57 AM | #3 |
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Re: Other hidden VIN's
i thought i saw one around the ashtray when it was unbolted from the dash, on an 82' one time.....but i am not 100% on this....
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04-03-2010, 08:11 PM | #4 |
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Re: Other hidden VIN's
there is 2 on the frame... 1 under the cab and 1 under the bed both on the passenger side top rail. only ones ive found so far
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04-03-2010, 09:09 PM | #5 |
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Re: Other hidden VIN's
by driver door latch?
i think it just says the gvw but i cant remember... Theres numbers under the dash, but that could be color codes for all i know. |
04-05-2010, 11:35 AM | #6 |
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Re: Other hidden VIN's
The reason I am asking is because I picked up a parts truck that was factory A/C and I am considering cutting off the firewall section that is different than a heater only truck and transferring it to my 78 when I tear it down for restoration.
Just didn't want to end up with conflicting VIN numbers on my truck. I will look closely at the cowl area of both and see if it perhaps is one of the cowl stamped rigs.
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04-05-2010, 08:52 PM | #7 |
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Re: Other hidden VIN's
I sandblasted the frame of a 76 Chevy Short Stepside. The vin was embossed into the frame in at least 4 places. At least two of them were on top of the rail making the VIN not visible unless the cab and bed were removed. I can't remember the exact location of the others, just that I was surprised to keep uncovering more of them.
I've always heard horror stories about having mismatched vins on car parts, but I personally have never had the DMV people look at anything but the tag in the door frame or the dash.
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