69 Coupe with a Convertible VIN # from factory?

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08-17-2018, 10:39 AM

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Easy Mike

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...unless something miraculous happens and I get proof the seller's story is legit...

If you get "proof," we'd all like to see it.

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08-17-2018, 12:50 PM

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Here you go! The build date matches as well (October 1969)

These do seem like standard rivets. What can we conclude from this?

The right side rivet is not seated all the way down. I've never seen a factory installed trim tag with the rivets not seated down. I would be willing to bet the VIN and trim tags were not the ones this car was born with.

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08-17-2018, 07:29 PM

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I am not a expert but that engine pad looks like a restamp to me. Looks too deep and clear.

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08-17-2018, 07:36 PM

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08-18-2018, 12:23 PM

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I am not a expert but that engine pad looks like a restamp to me. Looks too deep and clear.

Joey

I'm not an expert either, but upon further inspection, I think you're right.
Anyway, the seller emailed me this morning asking if I was still interested because he got an offer below his asking price and he thinks he'll accept it. I'll let someone else inherit a problem car! Lol!