 73 MY 914S Build Date Question, ...is it August or Sept 1972?? |
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914/4: 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 914/6: 70 71 72
| Tom_T |
 Jan 19 2010, 10:23 PM
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TMI....  Group: Members Posts: 8,320 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California 
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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built 9/72, & another on here VIN 01654 built 8/72 IIRC - & both are earlier VINs than mine - so did they build VINs out of date order??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! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) |
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| Tom_T |
Jan 21 2010, 05:00 PM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,320 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California
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. Since there's no build dates with the Members' VINs here, I've started a poll to see if we can "semi-scientifically" ascertain whether the out of order build dates was a one time quirk, one MY event, or happened more often with our beloved Teens? Please go here & post your VIN & Built Date: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=103136 I'll check my ex-racer shell's door label this weekend or next time dry weather & my "free" time coincide - it's a 74 MY 2.0 IIRC. Thanx! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom /////// |
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| dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Jan 21 2010, 05:07 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,102 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
vin numbers were never assigned in order so the last number may not be the last one made. For example by factory letter we have the last m 471 made in 1971 (415) but it is not the last serial number
QUOTE(Tom_T @ Jan 21 2010, 04:00 PM)  (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) . Since there's no build dates with the Members' VINs here, I've started a poll to see if we can "semi-scientifically" ascertain whether the out of order build dates was a one time quirk, one MY event, or happened more often with our beloved Teens? Please go here & post your VIN & Built Date: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=103136 I'll check my ex-racer shell's door label this weekend or next time dry weather & my "free" time coincide - it's a 74 MY 2.0 IIRC. Thanx! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom /////// |
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| Tom_T |
Jan 21 2010, 05:12 PM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,320 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California
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Interesting! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) ... was that only for certain special models - such as your M471, LE's, etc. - or across all 914s in general? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) If/when you get a chance George, could you please add your extensive data base of VINs & Build Dates at the linked poll in the quote below (or in my prior post)? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) QUOTE(dr914@autoatlanta.com @ Jan 21 2010, 03:07 PM) vin numbers were never assigned in order so the last number may not be the last one made. For example by factory letter we have the last m 471 made in 1971 (415) but it is not the last serial number QUOTE(Tom_T @ Jan 21 2010, 04:00 PM) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) . Since there's no build dates with the Members' VINs here, I've started a poll to see if we can "semi-scientifically" ascertain whether the out of order build dates was a one time quirk, one MY event, or happened more often with our beloved Teens? Please go here & post your VIN & Built Date: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=103136 I'll check my ex-racer shell's door label this weekend or next time dry weather & my "free" time coincide - it's a 74 MY 2.0 IIRC. Thanx! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom /////// |
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Tom_T 73 MY 914S Build Date Question Jan 19 2010, 10:23 PM
Tom_T Here's the Karmann Plate with L80E & the C... Jan 19 2010, 10:48 PM sendjonathanmail Hey Tom, that is definetly an 8/72 build date. Loo... Jan 20 2010, 06:54 AM
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Hey Tom, that is definetly an [b]8/72 build date.... Jan 20 2010, 06:37 PM oldschool
[quote name='sendjonathanmail' post='1263683' dat... Jan 21 2010, 02:08 AM Tom_T
[quote name='sendjonathanmail' post='1263683' da... Jan 21 2010, 04:58 AM ME733 :popcorn: .....well TOM, I think it,s a ..8-1972 b... Jan 20 2010, 06:36 PM Tom_T
:popcorn: .....well TOM, I think it,s a ..8-1972 ... Jan 20 2010, 06:54 PM Tom_T
:popcorn: .....well TOM, I think it,s a ..8-1972 ... Jan 20 2010, 07:27 PM Tom_T ...continued from last post ....
[i]... cont. fr... Jan 20 2010, 07:51 PM smg914 I believe the color carpet in the Sahara Beige car... Jan 20 2010, 11:30 PM Tom_T
I believe the color carpet in the Sahara Beige ca... Jan 20 2010, 11:48 PM Tom_T Soooo......what about the build dates vs. VIN orde... Jan 20 2010, 11:59 PM SirAndy
Soooo......what about the build dates vs. VIN ord... Jan 21 2010, 07:17 PM Tom_T
Soooo......what about the build dates vs. VIN or... Jan 21 2010, 07:49 PM ME733 :popcorn: TOM requarding out of sequence chassis n... Jan 21 2010, 03:43 PM Tom_T
:popcorn: TOM requarding out of sequence chassis ... Jan 21 2010, 04:28 PM SirAndy
Since there's no build dates with the Members... Jan 21 2010, 07:12 PM SirAndy
[quote name='Tom_T' post='1264367' date='Jan 21 2... Jan 21 2010, 07:23 PM Tom_T
Since there's no build dates with the Member... Jan 21 2010, 07:33 PM Tom_T George - is mine an 8/72 or 9/72 on the door label... Jan 21 2010, 05:16 PM SirAndy
George - is mine an 8/72 or 9/72 on the door labe... Jan 21 2010, 07:19 PM Tom_T
George - is mine an 8/72 or 9/72 on the door lab... Jan 21 2010, 07:55 PM ME733 :popcorn: ...TOM, my fog light switch (knob), (bez... Jan 22 2010, 01:22 PM Tom_T
:popcorn: ...TOM, my fog light switch (knob), (be... Jan 22 2010, 01:37 PM Tom_T A BIG THANX to you ALL
... for clarifying the bui... Jan 22 2010, 01:48 PM davep Tom, sorry I'm late to the party, and thanks f... Jan 23 2010, 02:34 PM Tom_T
Tom, sorry I'm late to the party, and thanks ... Jan 23 2010, 06:31 PM SirAndy
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Geez Louise!!! - either those German... Jan 25 2010, 03:37 AM SirAndy
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TOM,.....I have the BLUE PLATE california tag, (... Jan 25 2010, 05:07 PM davep The original chassis numbers, from start to mid-19... Jan 25 2010, 08:35 PM Tom_T
The original chassis numbers, from start to mid-1... Jan 25 2010, 10:53 PM Tom_T <_< Another rust preventative measure that I... Jan 26 2010, 05:21 AM |
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