Hidden V.I.N. Number Locations?
October 5th, 2014 | 04:13 PM
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Hidden V.I.N. Number Locations?
I know this discussion has been held before, but, I've yet to see a definitive answer on
all the locations on body sheet metal, frame and where ever else numbers might be hidden.
I'm sure the answers will vary depending on the year model in question.
I'm interested in 1964-72.
The location on top of the frame behind the rear wheel seems to be a consensus.
I've also heard in the rear inner (or outer?) wheel house, somewhere in the rocker panel area
and the passenger compartment floorboard.
I personally haven't seen a number in those areas.
Good to know where to look when purchasing a car.
Any input on this subject would be interesting and appreciated.
all the locations on body sheet metal, frame and where ever else numbers might be hidden.
I'm sure the answers will vary depending on the year model in question.
I'm interested in 1964-72.
The location on top of the frame behind the rear wheel seems to be a consensus.
I've also heard in the rear inner (or outer?) wheel house, somewhere in the rocker panel area
and the passenger compartment floorboard.
I personally haven't seen a number in those areas.
Good to know where to look when purchasing a car.
Any input on this subject would be interesting and appreciated.
October 5th, 2014 | 04:17 PM
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From daveh for 68 Lansing cars
other than the actual VIN tag this was the only other place the VIN was stamped on 68 Lansing cars
Originally Posted by daveh
Speaking for Lansing cars where I worked, and frame/VIN stamping was one of my responsible areas from 11968 to 1973, we roll stamped the 8 digits in the VIN on the drivers side on top of the frame in two places. One was just behind the torque box area of the frame on the side rail under the drivers area, and the other was on the top of the frame behind the rear kick up area of the rear axle. Neither are visible without removing the body from the frame or using a dentist type mirror with a light. Reqmt's were that the full 8 digits had to be legible on one of the two, so we hit it twice just to be sure. Only other VIN stamps were on the engine and trans and of course, the embossed plate on topp of the dash that's rivetted in.
The stampings on the outside of the frame at the rear are frame vendor stamps denoting part number, supplier (AO Smith or Parrish), which line at their plant, and date/shift. It varied from year to year.
The BOP plants did things a little different since they build multiple makes in the same plant.
The stampings on the outside of the frame at the rear are frame vendor stamps denoting part number, supplier (AO Smith or Parrish), which line at their plant, and date/shift. It varied from year to year.
The BOP plants did things a little different since they build multiple makes in the same plant.
other than the actual VIN tag this was the only other place the VIN was stamped on 68 Lansing cars
October 6th, 2014 | 04:22 PM
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On my Lansing-built '70 442, there's a VIN stamp on the driver's side frame rail, as Dave posted. However, mine's on the outboard side of the rail, not the top, and is clearly visible without removing the body or using a mirror.
As I recall, it's about 8" forward of the rear corner of the door.
As I recall, it's about 8" forward of the rear corner of the door.
October 6th, 2014 | 10:30 PM
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Here's an old thread with photos of different locations on the frame.
https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...ped-frame.html
https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...ped-frame.html
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