why don't fds have vin numbers on major body panels?
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why don't fds have vin numbers on major body panels?
only 4 vin locations on fds? firewall, dash, doors(?)
i just picked up a 95 miata and it has vin stickers all over. eg. fenders etc etc
also, anyone have a picture of the door vin? i think mine are missing.
i just picked up a 95 miata and it has vin stickers all over. eg. fenders etc etc
also, anyone have a picture of the door vin? i think mine are missing.
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The FD does have a VIN stamped somewhere into the body itself, I believe up in the tranny tunnel somewhere.
Years ago I was at the shop when I was surprised by a task force coming in early saturday morning to inspect cars.....I told them go ahead as we were legitimate and had nothing to hide. They found one FD with no VIN on the dash or under the hood, so towed it away despite my efforts to the contrary.
Of course the owner was beside himself, luckily they found another 'hidden' VIN and returned the car.
Years ago I was at the shop when I was surprised by a task force coming in early saturday morning to inspect cars.....I told them go ahead as we were legitimate and had nothing to hide. They found one FD with no VIN on the dash or under the hood, so towed it away despite my efforts to the contrary.
Of course the owner was beside himself, luckily they found another 'hidden' VIN and returned the car.
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- Driverside firewall
- Driverside dash
- Sticker on the door sill (not sure that counts).
Any others?
Since I sold my original dash and the idiots at the first chassis shop I hired cut the one off the firewall I'm very interested in this subject
- Driverside dash
- Sticker on the door sill (not sure that counts).
Any others?
Since I sold my original dash and the idiots at the first chassis shop I hired cut the one off the firewall I'm very interested in this subject
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Originally Posted by CMonakar
- Driverside firewall
- Driverside dash
- Sticker on the door sill (not sure that counts).
Any others?
Since I sold my original dash and the idiots at the first chassis shop I hired cut the one off the firewall I'm very interested in this subject
- Driverside dash
- Sticker on the door sill (not sure that counts).
Any others?
Since I sold my original dash and the idiots at the first chassis shop I hired cut the one off the firewall I'm very interested in this subject
Like I mentioned up above, there is definitely another VIN hidden in the chassis. I'll see if I can make some phone calls and find the info.
your bud, Rich
Originally Posted by GoodfellaFD3S
The FD does have a VIN stamped somewhere into the body itself, I believe up in the tranny tunnel somewhere.
Years ago I was at the shop when I was surprised by a task force coming in early saturday morning to inspect cars.....I told them go ahead as we were legitimate and had nothing to hide. They found one FD with no VIN on the dash or under the hood, so towed it away despite my efforts to the contrary.
Of course the owner was beside himself, luckily they found another 'hidden' VIN and returned the car.
Years ago I was at the shop when I was surprised by a task force coming in early saturday morning to inspect cars.....I told them go ahead as we were legitimate and had nothing to hide. They found one FD with no VIN on the dash or under the hood, so towed it away despite my efforts to the contrary.
Of course the owner was beside himself, luckily they found another 'hidden' VIN and returned the car.
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Originally Posted by GoodfellaFD3S
Like I mentioned up above, there is definitely another VIN hidden in the chassis.
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Originally Posted by tphan
on my 94 the VIN also appear on front/rear windshield and 2 side windows...are these originally from factory? My brother said he didn't have it done...
Originally Posted by jimlab
Definitely not factory. Are you sure that it's the VIN? Starts with JM1FD...
No way glass came from the factory with vin. Probably added as a theft deterrent.
Originally Posted by adam c
No way glass came from the factory with vin. Probably added as a theft deterrent.
That in my opinion is a theft deterrent as much as a battery shut off switch.
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Originally Posted by GoodfellaFD3S
Christian,
Like I mentioned up above, there is definitely another VIN hidden in the chassis. I'll see if I can make some phone calls and find the info.
your bud, Rich
Like I mentioned up above, there is definitely another VIN hidden in the chassis. I'll see if I can make some phone calls and find the info.
your bud, Rich
Originally Posted by NissanConvert
Uhm... where would you go to have your window glass acid etched with your vin number? it just seems kinda pointless because if they're going to steal your car and the rest of us *don't* have the acid etched VIN it's not going to be a whole lot of trouble to replace...
That in my opinion is a theft deterrent as much as a battery shut off switch.
That in my opinion is a theft deterrent as much as a battery shut off switch.
Originally Posted by NissanConvert
Uhm... where would you go to have your window glass acid etched with your vin number? it just seems kinda pointless because if they're going to steal your car and the rest of us *don't* have the acid etched VIN it's not going to be a whole lot of trouble to replace...
That in my opinion is a theft deterrent as much as a battery shut off switch.
That in my opinion is a theft deterrent as much as a battery shut off switch.
It is a common theft deterrent. In fact, many insurance companies used to give discounts to policy holders who had this done.
A battery switch is a theft inhibitor, as it cannot be seen. Vin's on the glass will deter rather than inhibit.
i won't... Thanks Man
i was honestly looking for someone to PM...
I think my "too good to be true" car may just be that...
Pisses me off that there are people in the world like that...
But i want everything verified before i do anything...
It's just the right thing to do...
i was honestly looking for someone to PM...
I think my "too good to be true" car may just be that...
Pisses me off that there are people in the world like that...
But i want everything verified before i do anything...
It's just the right thing to do...
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