Chev SS VIN locations

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pieter
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Chev SS VIN locations

Post by pieter » Mon 10 Jan 2011, 10:21

Hi

I bought a Chev SS 3 years ago, the previous owner removed all the tags when he resprayed the car. When I bought he car it was still all in parts and the owner promised the papers and tags. 3 years later he is not taking my calls anymore and also never at home when I go for a visit! So now I am sitting with a problem of not being able to register the car. I know I should have waited for the papers before I paid, and this might become an expensive learning curve!

So now I am hoping that the chassis/body might be stamped with the VIN number, at least then I have a starting point. I have looked but can't find any, so now I am wondering was the cars ever stamped and if yes then where did they do it.

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Pieter

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Rhayader
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Re: Chev SS VIN locations

Post by Rhayader » Mon 10 Jan 2011, 10:41

Sorry mate, no body stamps on the SS as far as I am aware.

I may be able to help you out though, but you will have to be lucky :)

Sending you a PM now...

Cheers

Paul D.

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Re: Chev SS VIN locations

Post by jlebenon » Mon 10 Jan 2011, 11:18

look for a chassis number maybe...check on the chassis rails behind the top control arm ... i searched on my elcamino and found it there under alot of paint...
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Re: Chev SS VIN locations

Post by pieter » Thu 13 Jan 2011, 13:15

thanks for the feedback!

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Re: Chev SS VIN locations

Post by Travella » Mon 24 Jan 2011, 15:50

Hey Pieter
I'm also doing a resto on an SS.
Look on the floor under the front passenger seat for a small plate about 8cm by 4cm which will have a six digit number stamped into it. The plate is spot welded onto the floor.

You'll probably have to search a bit as it's been there for about forty years and has loads of crap built up over it. Mine was covered in glue and horse hair but it should definitely be there.

You can actually re-reg the car but it takes some time and a friend in the municipality.
Let me know if you find it ok?

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Re: Chev SS VIN locations

Post by pieter » Mon 24 Jan 2011, 17:36

Thank.

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