In a message dated 98-07-11 20:05:24 EDT, you write:
> Ya da da, ya da da.... Here's my real question.... The chassis number on
> the body is about 500 numbers higher than the commission number and engine
> which are within 20 of each other. Is this possible?? There is some
> evidence of spot welding and what seems like none original seams in the
> engine compartment where the passenger side footwell protrudes, as a box
> shape into the compartment. This is also the part that carries the
> chassis/body number. Is this a big problem???. I'm guessing that the body
> guy welded in a footwell ceiling from a "parts" car and moved the chassis
> number plate with it.
>
> Thanks for any good advice you can share.
>
> Brian Sanborn
> 1962 TR4 Wannabe
> sanborn@net1plus.com
Brian, go to www.vtr.org and scroll down to the pictures of the autos. Click
on the TR4 picture and read my article on production numbers. That will give
you a start on your problem. If you have further questions - come back to me.
Cheers.
Art Kelly '64 TR4 CT33118L (original owner)
Vintage Triumph Register (VTR) TR4 vehicle consultant
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