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30-03-2012, 06:50 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Apr 2011
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I have just purchased a lovely 72 GT V6 capri and the VIN (CK17etc) is stamped on the passenger side shock tower, in smaller sized letters and numbers than I have normally seen. I can't see any VIN stamped on the drivers side shock tower but there is a strut brace in the way, plus it's been repainted. I am wondering, is this VIN stamped on the passenger shock tower original or something done by someone else at a later date? Should I be concerned?
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30-03-2012, 09:22 PM
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Regular Member
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Canberra region
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The chassis number (CK number) is normally found on the drivers side shock tower for '71-'72 models, and the slam panel for '69-'70 models.
Without actually seeing the car, from what you describe it sounds like the number has been stamped by someone else. There should only be a 4 digit number on the passenger shock tower, which is not the VIN. Most strut braces would cover the area of the chassis number on a '72 model, which is stamped in a circular manner around the hole for the strut top. The number runs between the outer most strut top bolt and the front most strut top bolt. I'll see if I can find a picture as a guide. Happy to have a look at pictures for you if needed. Cheers Jamie radioactiveman1@optusnet.com.au |
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30-03-2012, 09:39 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Apr 2011
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No need for a picture, i know where the VIN should be, thanks anyway. I guess I'll just have to rip the strut brace off to see whats underneath. I just thought it was weird that it was stamped on the other side. I'm not too worried about it being dodgy but it is in the back of my mind.
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30-03-2012, 09:47 PM
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No problems. Got a picture of the whole car we could drool over?
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31-03-2012, 01:02 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Apr 2011
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Here is a photo of me on the way home with my new car. All the way to Perth from Sydney, so I had to stop in at Bathurst!
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31-03-2012, 02:59 PM
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Location: Canberra region
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Looks good, nice one.
Long drive to bring the car home, but you would have got a good feel for it. |
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31-03-2012, 05:11 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2011
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It was a long drive yes and I certainly got a good feel for the insanely stiff suspension but it was a great drive. I especially enjoyed the drive up and through the blue mountains and overtaking whilst on the nullabor!
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VIN on passenger shock tower
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