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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 10:05 AM
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I just bought a1981 vette and need to know the location of the vin no. I thought it was on dash at base of winshield. maybe mine is covered with a dash pad.
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 10:10 AM
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Drivers windshield pillar??
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You were right thank you.
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Good luck with the car, but thats the kind of thing you want to check before the purchase. We love pics.
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Originally Posted by kggunter
You were right thank you.
It's also typed on the vehicle certification label on the driver's door along with month and year of manufacture. Bowling Green cars also have a partial VIN on the trim tag.

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