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Offline theclash

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vin plate
« on: 13 May 2009, 22:28 »
might sound like a daft question but where should the vin plate be on an 8 valve
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Offline Thom89

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Re: vin plate
« Reply #1 on: 14 May 2009, 01:07 »
Mounted on the inner wing, next to the drivers side (RH) bonnet hinge, could be covered in dirt etc, so look carefully :wink:
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Re: vin plate
« Reply #2 on: 14 May 2009, 01:08 »
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Offline theclash

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Re: vin plate
« Reply #3 on: 14 May 2009, 09:26 »
thanks thom89 i been looking at one yesterday and it was mounted on the inner wing like you said, i was a bit suspicious i always thought the vin plate went on the front slam panel.
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Re: vin plate
« Reply #4 on: 14 May 2009, 10:09 »
its also on the scuttle tray, if you look at the plastic trim it should have a square cutout. some have a 'window' in, which you cant see thu as its all old and manky  :grin:
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Offline Ben Lessani

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Re: vin plate
« Reply #5 on: 14 May 2009, 10:34 »


Could that also be what the random yellow barcode is on my car? I know my VIN is on the scuttle - always wondered what the yellow doo dah was.
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