1964 Riv Vin #'s

[64Rivie]

Hello, glad I found this forum. I have a 1964 Riv that im looking at. The biggest issue is the vin tag is missing from the cowl. I would like to find the one stamped on the frame so I can check it out before buying to make sure it's not stolen or something. Anyone know where to look?

Thanks

Doug

[Mr Riviera]

As far as I know there is none. There should be one on the title - if you dont have a title either , have the seller take the car to DMV and have them inspect and clear it. If the seller wont do this , find another car.

[John]

If it has the original engine you can get the VIN from the top front of the block.

John

[sjm]

Hello,

The vin number is stamped in two places on the frame, it seems most people are not aware of this however I did a frame offrestoration on a 64 riviera and found that one stamping is facing upwards and in the area of the transmission so unless you have the frame separated you cannot see it. The other stamping is on one side or both sides on the very rear of the frame near the rear bumper. However it is on the side where the factory resonators would normally be. Now, if your frame has rusted to the point that the stamping has disspeared than you will not see it. It is a very light stamping on mine, so I imagine most cars the stamping would have rusted away.

if anyone is interested in exact location I can send photos of my frame..

[sjm]

my appologies,

The vin number is only located in one place on the frame. The location is on the driver side frame rail on the top facing the body. It is next to the transmission support rail. You can only see it with the body removed. Since it is located at the out edge you may be able to clean the rail, & use a small mirror, however it would be difficult. The number on the rear rails is a part number & a month and year date code the frame was assembled. Good luck