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Roadster62 · 12-29-2014, 03:26 AM

I think I know the answer, but I'll ask the question any way. Has anyone been able to get the chassis number without lifting the body off the chassis? Pencil rubbing after just loosening the nuts and prying the body up? Not my car, but I'd like to know just how early an AR it is, the engin numbers look goofy, but so much of the car is early. Owner doesn't want to spend the money, this info isn't of interest to him. Bob

Tom Wesenberg · 12-29-2014, 03:57 AM

Even after lifting my 29 Tudor body a couple inches and using a mirror, I couldn't find my number.

DANA BIZZELL · 12-29-2014, 04:05 AM

Tom, If you could raise it two inches may be able to take a picture with a Iphone.
Thanks
Dana

Purdy Swoft · 12-29-2014, 11:58 AM

The number should be on top of the frame rail on the drivers side a few inches behind the rear motor mount . We could see the number on our 31 roadster without actuallu removing the body. The running board splash aprons and body bolts were removed. I could slightly shift and raise the body withoud actually removing it .

southfork · 12-29-2014, 01:38 PM

Yes, but if you have to have someone from the Dept of motor Vehicles confirm the number on the right frame rail, would they expect you to remove the body so that they can easily see it without getting dirty or getting a kinked neck??? That's a dilema that I currently have. I have owned a never-been-apart 1929 standard coupe since 1978, and haven't had the title transferred to my name yet because of the ridiculous hassle of getting a "VIN inspection."

southfork · 12-29-2014, 01:38 PM

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I mean on the Driver's side frame rail.

Purdy Swoft · 12-29-2014, 09:56 PM

Its a hell of a note but they can actually make it as tough as they want to. They seem to enjoy giving the model A guys a hard time .

12-29-2014, 03:26 AM	#1
Roadster62 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ridgefield, Ct Posts: 3,441	Chassis number Location I think I know the answer, but I'll ask the question any way. Has anyone been able to get the chassis number without lifting the body off the chassis? Pencil rubbing after just loosening the nuts and prying the body up? Not my car, but I'd like to know just how early an AR it is, the engin numbers look goofy, but so much of the car is early. Owner doesn't want to spend the money, this info isn't of interest to him. Bob __________________ They don't have to run to be enjoyed. I'm here to enjoy the hobby, and enjoy the cars no matter what they look like. Most of the worlds problems are electrical.

12-29-2014, 03:57 AM	#2
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Chassis number Location Even after lifting my 29 Tudor body a couple inches and using a mirror, I couldn't find my number.

12-29-2014, 04:05 AM	#3
DANA BIZZELL Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: FRANKSTON TX Posts: 117	Re: Chassis number Location Tom, If you could raise it two inches may be able to take a picture with a Iphone. Thanks Dana

12-29-2014, 11:58 AM	#4
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: Chassis number Location The number should be on top of the frame rail on the drivers side a few inches behind the rear motor mount . We could see the number on our 31 roadster without actuallu removing the body. The running board splash aprons and body bolts were removed. I could slightly shift and raise the body withoud actually removing it .

12-29-2014, 01:38 PM	#5
southfork Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Idaho Posts: 416	Re: Chassis number Location Yes, but if you have to have someone from the Dept of motor Vehicles confirm the number on the right frame rail, would they expect you to remove the body so that they can easily see it without getting dirty or getting a kinked neck??? That's a dilema that I currently have. I have owned a never-been-apart 1929 standard coupe since 1978, and haven't had the title transferred to my name yet because of the ridiculous hassle of getting a "VIN inspection."

12-29-2014, 01:38 PM	#6
southfork Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Idaho Posts: 416	Re: Chassis number Location Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I mean on the Driver's side frame rail.

12-29-2014, 09:56 PM	#7
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: Chassis number Location Its a hell of a note but they can actually make it as tough as they want to. They seem to enjoy giving the model A guys a hard time .