73 MY 914S Build Date Question, ...is it August or Sept 1972?? Options

[Tom_T]

Okay folks,

I've owned my early-73 MY 914-2.0 (914S for Pat G. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) ), and I looked at the VIN label on the driver's door jamb, but the build date could either be an "8" but missing one of the "punch-dots" in the left side of the lower loop, or a "9" with an "extra dot" (& don't ask about the COA - no help there).

... so which is it ???? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

I'm also aware of another 73 MY VIN 01102 built 9/72, & another on here VIN 01654 built 8/72 IIRC - & both are earlier VINs than mine - so did they build VINs out of date order?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

My VIN Door Jamb Label:



... and here's my project to restore - finally outside last Sunday before the "monsoon" hit!






... Lotsa work for me to do, to say the least!
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[jonferns]

Hey Tom, that is definetly an 8/72 build date. Look like you have a nice project on your hands, when are you going to start it?

[Tom_T]

Hey Tom, that is definetly an 8/72 build date. Look like you have a nice project on your hands, when are you going to start it?

Jonathan, ... in short, whenever the rain stops!

Unfortunately, our 1921 house has a tiny 18'-0" x 17'-6" garage - which was fine for a couple of Model T's (see pic below), so I need to roll my 914 or the parts shell outside to work on either - whether inside or out. ... & of course, now we get an El Nino year after years of drought - just when I need to work on it! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

It's beyond my skills & tool bin for the major body work, so I'll be getting quotes & researching local shops, then pick one, transport 2 914 shells & get back1 + parts to sell/trade/donate! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

I can work on smaller detail parts, rust bubble repair, dis-assembly & reassembly, etc. I'd like to get a media-blast cabinet & compressor for the smaller stuff, but don't have much room in my garage for anything else, as you can see below! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

Picture of "The Twins" in my Small Garage, with 914 Parts in boxes on far left:



.
... awaiting the sunny (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) days! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)

[oldschool]

Hey Tom, that is definetly an 8/72 build date. Look like you have a nice project on your hands, when are you going to start it?

Jonathan, ... in short, whenever the rain stops!

Unfortunately, our 1921 house has a tiny 18'-0" x 17'-6" garage - which was fine for a couple of Model T's (see pic below), so I need to roll my 914 or the parts shell outside to work on either - whether inside or out. ... & of course, now we get an El Nino year after years of drought - just when I need to work on it! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

It's beyond my skills & tool bin for the major body work, so I'll be getting quotes & researching local shops, then pick one, transport 2 914 shells & get back1 + parts to sell/trade/donate! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

I can work on smaller detail parts, rust bubble repair, dis-assembly & reassembly, etc. I'd like to get a media-blast cabinet & compressor for the smaller stuff, but don't have much room in my garage for anything else, as you can see below! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

Picture of "The Twins" in my Small Garage, with 914 Parts in boxes on far left:



.
... awaiting the sunny (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) days! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)

My house 1953! also waiting for the rain.