VIN # plate... dumb question...

[graniterover]

Pretty sure carfax only goes to 1980 or so. I think it's limited by the # of characters in the vin.

unfortunately no plates in place on that bulkhead. Any suggestions on how to discover the vin # / history? Possibly from engine block # or frame serial #??? Otherwise I am going to have a tough time titling. title has been MIA for about 6 yrs (previous owner also MIA) and now it seems I have no way of performing a VIN search with Car Fax...

[Andrew IIA]

Here's the faded plates of my '63 SIIA 88" Station Wagon (American export spec) in what I believe are their original location(s).

The Serial Number (aka frame number) may also be found on the frame..... I say 'may' because it may be unreadable or rotted away or missing because the frame has been replaced (like mine). Its on or near the left front spring hanger I think, here's more info: http://www.landroverclub.net/Club/HT...chassis_no.htm

Regards, Andrew

[Drain Rovers2]

There is a plate on the left hand side of the firewall, see if it is behind that like the bugeye if its not go with the numbers off of the frame.
Good Luck!

[Cosmic88]

Of Course...

After an exhaustive search of the entire bulkhead area, basically the entire interior, there is not one serial plate, plackard or anything with the serial number on it.

I moved merrily onto the chassis in the area of the Front-Left-suspension / forward engine mount. The only thing I found on TOP of the frame was the brake line fastened oh so neatly. The outer face of the frame yielded nothing also. And YES, I removed all mud, (very light) rust and was able to see paint / metal. I did this about 8" forward and aft from the upper shock mount. Nothin'

My only other option is the right side of the frame which is naturally hidden under the Heater intake hose, air filter mount and battery mount... I'd rather just remove the front wing... does that make ANY sense?

[JSBriggs]

Did you look on the right front frame horn? It should be on the outside of the frame just above where the front spring hanger is welded on.

-Jeff

[Cosmic88]

WOOO HOOOO

JEFF and everyone else who responded to this thread.... THANK YOU!

It was located on the front right spring hanger tab, not on the frame itself but on the welded-on hanger. Now the history lesson begins.

[Leslie]

JEFF and everyone else who responded to this thread.... THANK YOU!

It was located on the front right spring hanger tab, not on the frame itself but on the welded-on hanger. Now the history lesson begins.

Congrats!

Was it a 254xxxxxA serial number?

[Cosmic88]

244xxxxxC ... I think it is a '66.

[Leslie]

Doh, a 5 would be a 109, yup, a 4....

From the FAQ, a 24429822 is right at the VERY end of '66. If your number is less than that, it should be a '66. If it's higher, a '67..... Actually, w/ a C suffix, it should be a '66... (or, an early '67, maybe)....

[scott]

Doh, a 5 would be a 109, yup, a 4....

From the FAQ, a 24429822 is right at the VERY end of '66. If your number is less than that, it should be a '66. If it's higher, a '67..... Actually, w/ a C suffix, it should be a '66... (or, an early '67, maybe)....

les, could you be any more committed? there's another site i've found http://www.clifton.nl/index.html?calvin.html that you put in the chassis number and it gives you a bit of info.