In a message dated 98-07-11 21:20:21 EDT, fold@bcpl.net writes:
> I'm not sure what you mean by "chassis nummber plate". You should have a
> Commission Number plate showing the car's commission number (serial
> number), a body number plate showing the body's serial number, and serial
> numbers stamped on the engine, gearbox, and rear axle.
>
> It isn't unusual for all these serial numbers to be fairly far apart.
> Each of the major componants (chassis, body, engine, gearbox, rear axle)
> was manufactured in various locations and shipped to the final assembly
> point. Parts were grabbed out of the bins or off the rack or off the
> truck and assembled into complete cars without any attempt to match up
> serial numbers. There wasn't any reason to do so.
>
> My own TR4 is commission number CT3154LO, body number 1845CT, engine
> CT3479E, rear axle CT3552. The gearbox (CT15253) is a replacement from a
> much later car.
>
>
Chip is right on with his explanation. Again for some more info see the
articles on the TR4 page at www.vtr.org. Cheers.
Art Kelly
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