Is this even possible
#1
Is this even possible
Looking at a car that claims to be all original the vin on engine matches Vin but trans is one number off in sequence. Owner claims this must have been done at factory?
#4
Clearly they don't match. Without proof that it was a factory error, it's just a story. I've heard far too many stories over the years. Is it likely a mistake? Yeah. These cars were built by assembly line workers whose sole job was to kick them out the door as quickly as possible. Little did these people realize that 50 years later archeologists would be scrutinizing their work and that tens of thousands of dollars would hang in the balance...
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#8
Interesting story. At least for Corvettes, the exact same die gang was used to stamp the engine and trans (probably same worker, BAM BAM), I would expect the same for other lines.
I think it is also theoretically possible (likely?) for multiple engines and transmissions in a given year to share the same VIN derivative, born in different models, because VIN derivative doesn't include body style.
Just my opinions, Steve
I think it is also theoretically possible (likely?) for multiple engines and transmissions in a given year to share the same VIN derivative, born in different models, because VIN derivative doesn't include body style.
Just my opinions, Steve
#9
I think it is also theoretically possible (likely?) for multiple engines and transmissions in a given year to share the same VIN derivative, born in different models, because VIN derivative doesn't include body style.
#10
I also dabble in the Corvette restoration world. There have been several cases where cars have the incorrect stamp. It is usually one number off. There was a grind out procedure which was used for repair of incorrect stampings at the Corvette plant in St Louis. You can imagine the heart burn it causes the Corvette crowd when they come across a VIN which was ground and restamped.
Given the case above, the most likely explanation is a mis stamp at the assembly plant. The odds of the transmission being replaced with one with a VIN which is one unit off from the production car later in life is astronomical. If I were looking to buy the car, I would have no issue with the transmission VIN being off by one.
Given the case above, the most likely explanation is a mis stamp at the assembly plant. The odds of the transmission being replaced with one with a VIN which is one unit off from the production car later in life is astronomical. If I were looking to buy the car, I would have no issue with the transmission VIN being off by one.
#11
Thanks all for the help. With a little better understanding. I also believe with only one number off and in sequence had to be done at factory. The chances of finding that trans would be nearly impossible . Story ? Maybe ,but I guess in the end it all depends who you talk with , and we all must form are own conclusions , may they be right or wrong or ever verified for sure.
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