Frame Numbers
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Instructor
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From: Rocklin California
Frame Numbers
I just purchaced a new ,used, frame for my 73 project because the original was in too bad of shape. My question is what do the numbers stamped on the frame represent? They are OS411913.
Thanks in advance,
Bubs
Thanks in advance,
Bubs
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From: Frisco TX
should be a partial VIN - they were stamped on the drivers side either in the door sill area or above the rear wheel
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From: Indy Indiana
you need to know what year the frame is. 11913 is the last 5 vin of the car number of the year. if the O 'oscar' on your post is really a 0 'zero' then it is a 70 frame car number 11913... this extrapolates to a 1970 corvette vin 194370S411913 if coupe or
194670S411913 if convertible.. it came from that car.
so this original car would most likely be in the junkyard since it is missing a frame!
11913 is not in the 1970 registry and not in the c3 registry...I looked
Chime in if I am wrong.. I think this is how it works....
194670S411913 if convertible.. it came from that car.
so this original car would most likely be in the junkyard since it is missing a frame!
11913 is not in the 1970 registry and not in the c3 registry...I looked
Chime in if I am wrong.. I think this is how it works....
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Hi B,
I believe there is a little problem getting the front bumper extension bracket holes to line up with the holes in a 70-72 frame. But a drill seems to be the answer.
Regards,
Alan
I believe there is a little problem getting the front bumper extension bracket holes to line up with the holes in a 70-72 frame. But a drill seems to be the answer.
Regards,
Alan
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From: Rocklin California
Thanks for all the responses! I got ahold of the guy I got it from and he looked up the numbers and confirmed it is a 70 but, like Allen said, there may be a few small holes that don't line up but that is easily taken care of.
Thanks again,
Bubs
Thanks again,
Bubs
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