Anyone ever seen anything like this
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Hi z,
It appears to be a replacement vin tag. It looks like it's glued or spot welded in place.
The original could have been removed and replaced because the car was stolen at some time, may have been replaced because the original was 'destroyed', or perhaps replaced because it was rusted to oblivion.
I'd expect that there's some kind of 'story' that goes along with the vin tag AND the car.
Regards,
Alan
Here's a more typical tag. You can also just see part of one of the pop rivets that attach the tag to the a-pillar.
It appears to be a replacement vin tag. It looks like it's glued or spot welded in place.
The original could have been removed and replaced because the car was stolen at some time, may have been replaced because the original was 'destroyed', or perhaps replaced because it was rusted to oblivion.
I'd expect that there's some kind of 'story' that goes along with the vin tag AND the car.
Regards,
Alan
Here's a more typical tag. You can also just see part of one of the pop rivets that attach the tag to the a-pillar.
Last edited by Alan 71; Nov 21, 2015 at 12:23 PM.
Melting Slicks
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Yes fishy...ask to see the title and MAKE SURE EVERYTHING MATCHES.
It may provide answers to your questions.
If its in a different state expect MORE problems
It may provide answers to your questions.
If its in a different state expect MORE problems
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A quick google search shows vin 1P87H associated with 2nd gen Camaro. But I also see other VIN Id's associated with a Camaro, so it's not consistent. Here is a link to one reference...
http://www.autoredbook.com/Navigatio...ce=2dr%20Spt-8
http://www.autoredbook.com/Navigatio...ce=2dr%20Spt-8
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Hi Z,
No a vin tag replaced by a state, local jurisdiction, or police department typically doesn't look anything like an original vin tag.
Often they're not even put on the a-pillar because of the limited access.
They're sometimes in the engine compartment somewhere (cowl), or in a door jamb.
A car without an original vin tag ALWAYS raises suspicions until the explanation for it is given (and believed!).
Regards,
Alan
No a vin tag replaced by a state, local jurisdiction, or police department typically doesn't look anything like an original vin tag.
Often they're not even put on the a-pillar because of the limited access.
They're sometimes in the engine compartment somewhere (cowl), or in a door jamb.
A car without an original vin tag ALWAYS raises suspicions until the explanation for it is given (and believed!).
Regards,
Alan
Last edited by Alan 71; Nov 21, 2015 at 02:33 PM.
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Just speaking for myself but I would never even consider buying any car , especially a Corvette with a tag that looks like that even if it was a legitimate replacement tag. And I would expect to have other potential buyers walk away if you ever went to sell it.
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Definitely. But it has me so curious. I'm going to let them think I'm interested just to find out.
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But I would do the same as you....try to get more info....because I would also be curious
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Completely agree.
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Looks like a vin number assigned by the state of Alabama. They issue vin's for cars where the frame or engine has been replaced. Might want to see a copy of the title to be sure it isn't a salvage title.
