vin question

[3.8Illusion]

im wondering about my so called 87 t type the vin matched an 84 v6 2bbl but the car i drive has 87 headerpanel and grill, tilt coulmn, console shifter, aluminum bumper supports,drums. everything i look at the car say 87 t type but insurance and dmv says otherwise could you help me out id really appreciate it vin 1G4AM47AXEH480745 thanks alot.

 

[gofstbuick]

1G4AM47AXEH480745: 1=US built, G=General Motors, 4=Buick, A=Non-passive/manual seat belts, M=Regal Ltd, 47=Coupe,2 door notchback special, A=3.8, V6, 2bbl carb, X is a check digit, E=1984, H=Flint, MI plant and 480745 is the production sequence number. Hope this is what you want.

 

[Jesse]

You have mail.

gofstbuick thank you for you input, do you know the meaning of other vin numbers?

Jesse

 

[gofstbuick]

I have a GM VIN system manual covering years 1972 to 1999. This manual covers both passenger cars and light duty trucks. Also, for those who still have a Mitchell Labor Est Guide (book form, not electronic), VINs are broken down at the beginning of each section (domestic, import and light duty trucks). Hope this helps.

 

[Jesse]

Where can I get this book at?

Thanks Jesse

 

[gofstbuick]

Jesse,

You have email

 

[GNSCOTT]

Its pretty common practice among car theives to steal a real TR and buy a regular regal title and vins and slap them on...See if your vin in the dash is screwed in or riveted in. Try runnig a carfax on the vin on the engine block or tranny.

 

[TurboGee]

Deck lid

You may also look and see if the door jamb and deck lids stickers and still there. If they are different VIN numbers you may have a VIN swap job. The also could be missing from a paint job. Look very closely and the rivets the hold down the VIN dash plate. The rivet head should like a flower around the edges, not round!

 

[Jeff]

Where are the engine VIN numbers?

Also, can you see the screws/rivets with the windshield in place?

Thanks,
Jeff