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Old Sep 11, 2006 | 10:52 AM
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I hang out on the C1/C2 forum, but a client of mine just purchased a C2 with what appears to be a C3 frame (removable transmission cross support), with modifications to accept the C2 body.

He's curious as to where to look for the frame Vin # on this frame so he can date that component of the car. Is it in the same location (on top of the dog leg on the driver's side) as on a C2? He's hoping that with an inspection mirror he can get a look at it.

So, where should he look to spot the Vin # without having to pull the body, which isn't likely to happen?

Thanks in advance for any knowledge you can share
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Old Sep 11, 2006 | 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Cobra66
(on top of the dog leg on the driver's side)
Yes...
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Old Sep 11, 2006 | 12:03 PM
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The VIN number is stamped into the frame on the driver side in back of the wheel under the body.
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Old Sep 11, 2006 | 04:15 PM
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Also apparently on top of the frame under the drivers seat (frame-off to view).

BUT...the C2 frame is most like the C3 frame, same basic frame from 63-82.

I think the C2's with auto trans had removeable x-member.

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