ArtGle

So I found the VIN on the frame in two places.
Top of frame at driver's seat location.
Top of frame at driver's side 'hump' over the rear axle.

Car's VIN is 2S526310
Frame's VIN is 2S526510

Factory do this?

The 310 puts it within 200 of the last one built.
The 510 says.... WOW..

(I think)

Alan 71

Hi AG,
Yes, the frame was stamped twice with the car's vin at St.Louis.
The stamp should be the same as the vin on the a-pillar and engine/ transmission pad.
One can be seen with the body in place but seeing the other requires the body to be lifted.
Regards,
Alan

Wasn't the vin of the last 72 built 27004?

gbvette62

Can you post some pictures of the frame stamp and your VIN tag?

Yes.

69Vett

hmmm, ... yes pictures please !
originally the frame had a "paint date" painted on the side,with white letters.

Easy Mike

Different numbers. You're referring to the A.O. Smith stencil on the frame.



The OP is talking about the VIN derivative stamps on the frame.

69Vett

yes, I understand, he is trying to figure out why his frame and body VIN number is different.
I thought the "AO" date might help him clarify the mismatch, in VIN#.
I said paint date, I meant frame paint date.

Alan 71

Hi,
Sometimes the stamped digits are difficult to decipher… might that be the case AG's frame.. a 3 and a 5?
Regards,
Alan

Revi

How would a frame paint date, not associated with or cross referenced to a specific VIN help clarify the mismatch?

Easy Mike

I agree. I hope Art is mistaking a 3 for a 5 in the frame stamps.

ArtGle

Some photos.
And looks like a "MATCH".
Included the numbers on the engine as well.

ArtGle

My mistake appears to be my misconception on the shape of the 3.
This old brain goes strange directions sometimes.

ArtGle

So this puts it at 684 from the end of the line.

Alan 71

Hi AG,
Excellent close-up photos.
The VIN tag photo seems to clearly indicate the 2 rivets used to mount it are unpainted.
There has been some discussion over the years as to just when the tag was put into place….. before or after 'black-out'. Your photo certainly seems to indicate that it was after blackout.
Thanks for taking the time to post the photos.
Regards,
Alan

Revi

Not sure what your plans are for the car, but there seems to be a significant amount of rust around the VIN tag. Unfortunately, the more you dig, the more you usually find. Plan accordingly.

DUB

He is aware of the bad rust at the VIN tag area and Art has another thread that where he is going to get the bird cage repaired along with the VIN tag area.

DUB

ArtGle

Because what I want to do to repair the car is Illegal in N.C., I've done some research, and have found out the following.

Federal Law states that as long as it doesn't involve Fraud or Theft, it's up to the individual states to handle this question.

Therefore, in some states it's a Felony, as it is here in N.C..
And in some states it's legal, as it is in Georgia.

Thus my body birdcage will go to Georgia, where a shop will replace the windshield frame and T roof separator.
I'll get an invoice for the repair, which will show N.C. that it was done correctly. (just not their way).

DUB

YEAH....it really sucks that I can not do anything about that here in NC.

GLAD that at least Georgia is good with it and it is not that far from NC for you to travel. WELL WORTH the travel for that repair....in my opinion.

DUB

emccomas

I think you are OK.

I think both frame stamps say 526310. Look carefully at the first '5' in the stamp, and compare if the the '3' in the stamp. Notice how the bottom loop of the '5' is different that the loop of the '3'.

Good luck with your car.