Matching Numbers - Which #'s Actually Match
Racer
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: coral gables miami
Originally Posted by early shark
kettererhouse:
One item not mentioned yet, when the term "matching numbers" is often used, most individuals associate this to mean that the engine block and transmission assemblies are original to the car, because the partial vin # stamping on these components reads the same as part of the vin plate that is located on the winshield drivers side post.
HOWEVER, there is a third item that also has this partial vin derivative to indicate an original item to the car. That is the FRAME, the stamping is located on the drivers side in 2 locations and is in the same format that is used on the engine block and transmission housing.
One item not mentioned yet, when the term "matching numbers" is often used, most individuals associate this to mean that the engine block and transmission assemblies are original to the car, because the partial vin # stamping on these components reads the same as part of the vin plate that is located on the winshield drivers side post.
HOWEVER, there is a third item that also has this partial vin derivative to indicate an original item to the car. That is the FRAME, the stamping is located on the drivers side in 2 locations and is in the same format that is used on the engine block and transmission housing.
Instructor
Joined: May 2004
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From: Weaverville NC Sit down, shut up, & hold on!
[QUOTE=early shark]kettererhouse:
One item not mentioned yet, when the term "matching numbers" is often used, most individuals associate this to mean that the engine block and transmission assemblies are original to the car, because the partial vin # stamping on these components reads the same as part of the vin plate that is located on the winshield drivers side post.
HOWEVER, there is a third item that also has this partial vin derivative to indicate an original item to the car. That is the FRAME, the stamping is located on the drivers side in 2 locations and is in the same format that is used on the engine block and transmission housing
Ah yes, but there are some other items of importance also. You forgot the windows as they are date coded. And numerous engine add ons too, and even the soft top had a date tag.
Today 04:51 AM gofastvette//////////////////////////////////
Ah yes you are both correct, glass, mirriors, starters, alternators, waterpumps, pulleys have numbers cooling fans and clutches, flywheel, master clyinders, calipers, Good Lord the list will DRIVE YOU CRAZY!!
Early Shark
I know of the vin number on the rear frame behind the kick up, where is the other?
Thanks
One item not mentioned yet, when the term "matching numbers" is often used, most individuals associate this to mean that the engine block and transmission assemblies are original to the car, because the partial vin # stamping on these components reads the same as part of the vin plate that is located on the winshield drivers side post.
HOWEVER, there is a third item that also has this partial vin derivative to indicate an original item to the car. That is the FRAME, the stamping is located on the drivers side in 2 locations and is in the same format that is used on the engine block and transmission housing
Ah yes, but there are some other items of importance also. You forgot the windows as they are date coded. And numerous engine add ons too, and even the soft top had a date tag.
Today 04:51 AM gofastvette//////////////////////////////////
Ah yes you are both correct, glass, mirriors, starters, alternators, waterpumps, pulleys have numbers cooling fans and clutches, flywheel, master clyinders, calipers, Good Lord the list will DRIVE YOU CRAZY!!
Early Shark
I know of the vin number on the rear frame behind the kick up, where is the other?
Thanks
Instructor
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From: Weaverville NC Sit down, shut up, & hold on!
Originally Posted by early shark
kettererhouse:
The other frame stamping is located on drivers side forward of the rear wheel well (can't see it without body removal).
The other frame stamping is located on drivers side forward of the rear wheel well (can't see it without body removal).
Thanks, figured it was in some obscure place! Good info though
Melting Slicks
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From: May help you? You can sure as hell try!
You guys forgot to mention the most important set of "matching numbers"! That is that the VIN on the car matches the VIN number on the title!! Without that, you're screwed!!
Pro
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From: The Armpit of Illinois Platato says..... "Sometimes your the windshield & sometimes your the bug".
St. Jude Donor '05
Originally Posted by LemansBlue68
You guys forgot to mention the most important set of "matching numbers"! That is that the VIN on the car matches the VIN number on the title!! Without that, you're screwed!!
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