VIN # decoding
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VIN # decoding
Just picked up a 356 project from a private junkyard. No paperwork.
Vin is stamped in the metal in the trunk near the opening to the steering knuckle.
Vin is 114996
How can I find out what year this is (suspect 1959) and any other information?
Thanks.
Vin is stamped in the metal in the trunk near the opening to the steering knuckle.
Vin is 114996
How can I find out what year this is (suspect 1959) and any other information?
Thanks.
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Re: VIN # decoding
Will you be forced to title it as a self-assembled car instead of a Porsche?
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Re: VIN # decoding
Did you try the vin database on the main sight?
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Re: VIN # decoding
1962. Check under Technical, Factory numbers and chassis and engine numbers tables by Brett Johnson.
'62's had some one-year only parts: bottom sender fuel tank, windshield washer reservoir pick up tube through the reservoir and not the cap, fuel gauge on combo gauge with a red R, etc. Off course your car may have been picked apart.
Mike
'62's had some one-year only parts: bottom sender fuel tank, windshield washer reservoir pick up tube through the reservoir and not the cap, fuel gauge on combo gauge with a red R, etc. Off course your car may have been picked apart.
Mike
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Re: VIN # decoding
It is an early 1961 T5. Should not have a fuel filler in the fender, smaller windshield & rear window, rounded front of hood and single grill.
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Re: VIN # decoding
I'm with Larry. Jan/feb 61 BT5. Nothing T6 about it.
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Water pumps are for windshield washers only.
Water pumps are for windshield washers only.
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Re: VIN # decoding
Did I misread Brett's chart? If so, sorry for the misinformation.
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later 61 coupe, easy to get registration documents on a car this old, especially here in Georgia. There are those here who can get you a kardex
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Re: VIN # decoding
Thanks guys for the info. Going to State Police to see about getting title for a 61 356B T5 body style.
Should work. Will let you know.
Thanks.
Should work. Will let you know.
Thanks.
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Re: VIN # decoding
Still working on getting the title. Almost there.
Just info.
Vin # 114996 is stamped into the metal just below the fuel tank and is also on a tag inside the driver's side door jamb.
So I guess the # is correct.
Then there is another tag Kunstharzlack Farbton Nr R 741
I assume that's the color code? Seats were white and the carpeting was black. Body is rough but I would guess silver.
And engine # seems to be P * 83326 *
That's all I know so far. Does all that fit?
Thanks.
Just info.
Vin # 114996 is stamped into the metal just below the fuel tank and is also on a tag inside the driver's side door jamb.
So I guess the # is correct.
Then there is another tag Kunstharzlack Farbton Nr R 741
I assume that's the color code? Seats were white and the carpeting was black. Body is rough but I would guess silver.
And engine # seems to be P * 83326 *
That's all I know so far. Does all that fit?
Thanks.
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Re: VIN # decoding
You are correct about the paint tag. 741 is Slate Grey, a light non-metallic grey. It’s nice.
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Re: VIN # decoding
There’s also an aluminum tag riveted in the trunk that has the Chassis Number stamped, I think its on passenger side by the fuel tank on a 61.
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Re: VIN # decoding
Engine P83326 is a 1959 engine, not from a 61. Probably replaced at one point. Slate gray is fantastic
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Water pumps are for windshield washers only.
Water pumps are for windshield washers only.
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