VIN vs. motor number

[ES 1800]

Should the motor number stamped at the back of the motor be the same as the VIN number of an unaltered car? How was the VIN plate on the bulkhead originally attached? The plate on top of the steering column?

Are there any other idetifying numbers stamped anywhere else?

 

[ES 1800]

Should the motor number stamped at the back of the motor be the same as the VIN number of an unaltered car? How was the VIN plate on the bulkhead originally attached? The plate on top of the steering column?

Are there any other idetifying numbers stamped anywhere else?

 

[Stefan]

Yes, the chassi and motor number was identical from factory.
There is also a VIN plate in the trunk (upper towards rear window) fastened with blind rivets.

 

[Stefan]

Yes, the chassi and motor number was identical from factory.
There is also a VIN plate in the trunk (upper towards rear window) fastened with blind rivets.

 

[Malc]

Look on the panel between the heater and the engine bay, to the left looking from the front there should be the VIN number there too.
Placement and number of VIN plates varied depending on country of delivery.

 

[Malc]

Look on the panel between the heater and the engine bay, to the left looking from the front there should be the VIN number there too.
Placement and number of VIN plates varied depending on country of delivery.

 

[MichaelP]

US delivery coupes came with vins (1) stamped into the metal tag riveted to the right side inner front fender (2) stamped into the upper firewall bodywork, (3) on the metal tag riveted to the steering column cover, and (4) stamped into the upper rear of the engine block. The numbers all matched on delivery.

The most significant of these is probably the one on the firewall, since it has to be cut out if someone plays games with wrecks. The tag on the fender is sometimes screwed back in place after a (not too savvy) paint job or restoration. The tag was riveted on top of the sound/vibration damping insulation, so if the insulation was removed or replaced, the tag might have been replaced with screws. If screws freak you out, a trip to Sears for a rivet gun is in order. FWIW, it's not a big deal if your block vin doesn't match.

 

[MichaelP]

US delivery coupes came with vins (1) stamped into the metal tag riveted to the right side inner front fender (2) stamped into the upper firewall bodywork, (3) on the metal tag riveted to the steering column cover, and (4) stamped into the upper rear of the engine block. The numbers all matched on delivery.

The most significant of these is probably the one on the firewall, since it has to be cut out if someone plays games with wrecks. The tag on the fender is sometimes screwed back in place after a (not too savvy) paint job or restoration. The tag was riveted on top of the sound/vibration damping insulation, so if the insulation was removed or replaced, the tag might have been replaced with screws. If screws freak you out, a trip to Sears for a rivet gun is in order. FWIW, it's not a big deal if your block vin doesn't match.

 

[Honolulu]

huh?

MichaelP or anyone else, can you be a litte more specific about placement of the number tag inside the right front fender?

I've been around a lot of 2002 and a few 3.0's, but never heard or seen a tag or number(s) there.

 

[Honolulu]

huh?

MichaelP or anyone else, can you be a litte more specific about placement of the number tag inside the right front fender?

I've been around a lot of 2002 and a few 3.0's, but never heard or seen a tag or number(s) there.

 

[Malc]

Re: huh?

MichaelP or anyone else, can you be a litte more specific about placement of the number tag inside the right front fender?

I've been around a lot of 2002 and a few 3.0's, but never heard or seen a tag or number(s) there.

Basically in the same place as a 2002 tag. On the inner wing behind the turret top.

 

[Malc]

Re: huh?

MichaelP or anyone else, can you be a litte more specific about placement of the number tag inside the right front fender?

I've been around a lot of 2002 and a few 3.0's, but never heard or seen a tag or number(s) there.

Basically in the same place as a 2002 tag. On the inner wing behind the turret top.