Guest Perk Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Trying to find out where the original Vin Tag was located on a 53 Buick Special 2dr Sedan, Model 48D ? :confused:Thanks Perk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Phillips Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Below the windshield pillar post, between the two hinges of the front door, as you are looking into the front fender.Pete Phillips, BCA #7338Sherman, Texas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Perk Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 On which side ? I have a tag on side of firewall in front of passenger side hood hinge but that has body style, trim etc but no serial #, I cant see anything any where else,is where your saying it is between the 2 door hinges as you look in from inside of hood & on which side ?Thanks Perk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Phillips Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Sit in the car on the driver's seat. Open the door. Look between the two hinges, on the pillar below the windshield--not on the door, as if you were peering into the back of the fender. There is a cover plate between the two hinges, and the VIN plate attaches there, at an angle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Perk Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Yes nothing there, apparantly gone,but at least I know where it was suppose to be.Thanks Perk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthbob Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Right here...Too slow....oh well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Perk Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Any chance you could give me a close up of what the tag looked like ?Thanks Perk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthbob Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 This is a close up of my Vin off a 54... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Perk Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Where they stainless ? & if you could give me a shot or measurement of exact location I might be able to get one made up ?Thanks Perk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Perk Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Forgot to ask were they rivited on or welded, its hard to tell from pic ?Perk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthbob Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 I would imagine there would be two holes in that location...where they are rivetedAs for material I think it may be brass?As for making one yourself, are there not some legalities that one should go through? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Perk Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 No holes what so ever, Whole door jam is smooth ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thriller Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Depending on where you live (and register the car), the state may issue a new VIN. Your best bet is to discuss with your DMV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-g-g0 Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 On my '53 Super Convertible the number is stamped on top of the drivers side frame rail near the frame horn. You may have to remove the fender and/or radiator to find it. The manual says that it is on top of the frame rail near the starter. That did not prove to be correct on my car. This number matches the number that should be on the drivers door post as mentioned in previous posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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