need help to verify vin on chassis
02-06-2008, 02:23 AM
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need help to verify vin
I am looking at a "1984" Berlinetta. I noticed one problem... In all the exterior signatures that say "Berlinetta" the b is capitalized. I have read that until 1985 the b in the signature was lowercase
also it has the revised 1985+ front bumper and amber turn signals (berlinettas got clear turn signals)
the vin I was given is "1G1AS87H7ELXXXXXX" so the vin is definitely from a 1984 Berlinetta with a LG4 engine...
can anyone tell me how to verify the vin on the chassis so I dont have to worry about buying a car with an illegally swapped vin?
also it has the revised 1985+ front bumper and amber turn signals (berlinettas got clear turn signals)
the vin I was given is "1G1AS87H7ELXXXXXX" so the vin is definitely from a 1984 Berlinetta with a LG4 engine...
can anyone tell me how to verify the vin on the chassis so I dont have to worry about buying a car with an illegally swapped vin?
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02-06-2008, 04:35 AM
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Re: need help to verify vin on chassis
oops stated the wrong year... fixed now 
02-06-2008, 02:32 PM
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Re: need help to verify vin on chassis
before I would think the vin was swapped I'd think the emblems, bumper cover and turn signals were swapped. anyways check the drivers door for a vin.
02-06-2008, 03:19 PM
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Re: need help to verify vin on chassis
Should also be a tag on the rear quarter panel, take out the spare tire and look for the tag.
02-08-2008, 02:20 AM
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Re: need help to verify vin on chassis
I would also assume it hasn't had its vin swapped, but I dont wanna take the risk. thanks for the help.
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