cutdown Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 Have seen one mounted on the passenger front floor board [ 23 dodge ] here in NZ and above the pedals on the floor board on a [ different brand ] car for sale in the UK. When i got my car, the ID plate was handed to me separately. It was only late last year I was able to find the chassis number on the r/h front chassis rail on my car and the numbers did match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minibago Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 Passenger side upper toe board. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30DodgePanel Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 (edited) Example of location on a LHD vehicle from the US. Opposite side if it's a RHD Edited February 16, 2022 by 30DodgePanel (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutdown Posted February 16, 2022 Author Share Posted February 16, 2022 Thanks guys. You have confirmed the one i saw was correct. No wonder mine looks so worn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minibago Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 My passenger likes to help with the braking too 😂😂😂 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutdown Posted February 18, 2022 Author Share Posted February 18, 2022 Yes. After driving one for the first time about three weeks ago I would agree. Hang onto the steering wheel with two hands and hope to keep it on the road. Plan your stops well ahead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minibago Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 Once set up properly (there are many adjustment points) the steering is not bad. There are lots of wear points so a regular lubrication routine is very necessary. The brakes too can be adjusted to provide reasonable braking but locking the wheels can be more dangerous particularly in the wet, aquaplaning is very easy. It is also easy to flat spot the tyres so gently gently. Planning ahead is paramount taking into account the late overtaker who then props in front of you. Space space space. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Gregush Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 Mostly Ford Model T driver, and let me tell you, locked up brakes can skid you into an intersection just as easily on dry pavement as wet! Been there more often than I have ever wanted to. Know your stopping distance and keep back from the car in front. But sometimes the light goes red faster than planned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutdown Posted February 19, 2022 Author Share Posted February 19, 2022 As a mechanic, I learned to drive lots of different cars, and would often discover some cars with deflective breaks, where the owners had no idea how bad they were. Got myself into interesting situations on occasions, but never came to grief. Luckily there are no traffic lights in the area where I live, apart form one set controlling a pedestrian crossing . many thanks for the hints. One of my next jobs is to strip the brakes and make sure they will work ok. I straightened the 3 brake rods yesterday. [ got rid of a few bends that would have caused sponginess.] 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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