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VIN numbers, Where to find VIN stamps |
Stark 01 |
Nov 4 2020, 07:26 PM
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Racing newbie Group: Members Posts: 43 Joined: 26-May 14 From: Concord, NC Member No.: 17,404 Region Association: South East States |
Hello! I have a 914 that has been a race car since early 90’s. I have never seen a VIN stamp anywhere on this car. I’m joining PCA and it won’t let me continue the registration process without a valid VIN.
Car has no original interior, glass, engine. Some of the body looks like it’s been repaired. Any hidden areas I can check? |
JeffBowlsby |
Nov 4 2020, 07:47 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,663 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None |
Driver side A-pillar plate (oops yours is missing!)
Driver side door jamb safety label Pass side front trunk, plate on side of headlight bucket (on bulkhead if 75-76 model) Pass side front trunk, stamped into top of inner wheel well Thats all. |
SirAndy |
Nov 4 2020, 08:01 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,815 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
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bkrantz |
Nov 4 2020, 08:09 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,065 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
The inner right front fender number can be obscured by layers of paint.
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davep |
Nov 4 2020, 09:05 PM
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914 Historian Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,195 Joined: 13-October 03 From: Burford, ON, N0E 1A0 Member No.: 1,244 Region Association: Canada |
Does the car still have the original dash (the part supporting the instruments)?
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Stark 01 |
Nov 5 2020, 08:03 AM
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Racing newbie Group: Members Posts: 43 Joined: 26-May 14 From: Concord, NC Member No.: 17,404 Region Association: South East States |
Driver side A-pillar plate (oops yours is missing!) Driver side door jamb safety label Pass side front trunk, plate on side of headlight bucket (on bulkhead if 75-76 model) Pass side front trunk, stamped into top of inner wheel well Thats all. Thanks Jeff, there are no surviving plates, I’m going to hope the fender hasn’t been cut out and replaced over its racing lifetime. Will report back any good news. |
Stark 01 |
Nov 5 2020, 08:03 AM
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Racing newbie Group: Members Posts: 43 Joined: 26-May 14 From: Concord, NC Member No.: 17,404 Region Association: South East States |
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Stark 01 |
Nov 5 2020, 08:05 AM
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Racing newbie Group: Members Posts: 43 Joined: 26-May 14 From: Concord, NC Member No.: 17,404 Region Association: South East States |
Andy, that’s helpful, thank you. I’m going to check, but I do know the front strut area was messed with, and 911 suspension installed. Let me go look to see if I can find a stamp. |
Stark 01 |
Nov 5 2020, 08:38 AM
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Racing newbie Group: Members Posts: 43 Joined: 26-May 14 From: Concord, NC Member No.: 17,404 Region Association: South East States |
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Jim C |
Nov 5 2020, 09:41 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 206 Joined: 11-July 19 From: Texas Member No.: 23,294 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Does a '76 have a plate on the frunk bulkhead or not. I have seen both "yes" and "no."
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bandjoey |
Nov 5 2020, 01:37 PM
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bandjoey Group: Members Posts: 4,930 Joined: 26-September 07 From: Bedford Tx Member No.: 8,156 Region Association: Southwest Region |
look under the wheel well and sometimes you can see the stamp in reverse. otherwise, tape off the area, soak it in paint thinner, and carefully scrape away.
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bkrantz |
Nov 5 2020, 08:38 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,065 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
The inner right front fender number can be obscured by layers of paint. You were 100% correct. How would one carefully scrape/dissolve away some of that paint? You can try what I did after getting my freshly painted body back from the shop (and they forgot to mask the VIN area). 1. Cut a template with a rectangular opening from thin steel flashing. 2. Tape the template over the fender VIN. 3. Use a wire brush, brass or steel, in a power drill to remove most of the paint. 4. Finish with some paint remover or solvent if necessary. 5. Repaint with a clear coat to prevent rust. Attached thumbnail(s) |
Stark 01 |
Nov 8 2020, 03:06 PM
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Racing newbie Group: Members Posts: 43 Joined: 26-May 14 From: Concord, NC Member No.: 17,404 Region Association: South East States |
This was not as beautiful as yours, I grabbed the only gray I had, but I can fix it later.
This was like an archeological dig, finding the old city under the new, exposing three colors the car has worn. Wire brush work, and I almost thought I dug too far on the last VIN number, 4. Then I taped over it and trimmed with a razor freehand (probably could have used a straightedge, but hey, it’s not a concourse car, ITS A RACE CAR! Finally, I sprayed the non-matching grey paint over everything but the VIN, let it dry, then removed the paint. I then scraped off the old paint that wasn’t covered by the gray, then a coat of clear. Good enough, but will find a matching grey later and correct. See next post.... |
Stark 01 |
Nov 8 2020, 03:08 PM
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Racing newbie Group: Members Posts: 43 Joined: 26-May 14 From: Concord, NC Member No.: 17,404 Region Association: South East States |
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73-914 |
Nov 8 2020, 04:02 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 595 Joined: 24-April 10 From: Albany UpstateNY Member No.: 11,651 Region Association: None |
now you can add it to the database (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)
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bkrantz |
Nov 8 2020, 08:40 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,065 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Glad you found the actual number.
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Stark 01 |
Nov 9 2020, 01:05 PM
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Racing newbie Group: Members Posts: 43 Joined: 26-May 14 From: Concord, NC Member No.: 17,404 Region Association: South East States |
Glad you found the actual number. Yes it is! Thanks again for everyone here who contributed (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) |
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