Wow!
You described it perfectly!
Thanks, that makes me feel a bit better, it's nice to know it is not an
orphan as I was starting to think. Will keep you informed as to the
rust problem resolution.
-Patrick
DSand95510(at)aol.com wrote:
> Your state assigned VIN appears to contain the original Rootes number :
> B395018080.
> If your block is original, it should have the same # on the little 'shelf'
> just in front of the oil filter.
>
> If the VIN is correct, yours is considered a "late" Series V. (1,042 from
> the end). I'd imagine you have backup lights (YES) and possibly non-peaked
> headlight rims (YES) (like a Mk II Tiger). Maybe even a non-numbered water temp
> guage(YES).
>
> If you can determine that there's an unintentional water channel built in
> which is helping to create rust, be sure to post it.
>
> Dick Sanders
> Seattle
> B395009510
>
> P.S. If the VIN is correct, your car was manufactured during the week ended:
> Nov 17, 1967.
>
> In a message dated 97-09-10 07:56:23 EDT, you write:
>
> >Unfortunately I have one of the 'assigned id' things from the state of
> >CA (395018080CA, for what it is worth) and no VIN #. In looking through
> >the paperwork I can find no more information. It is the later 1967
> >model. What I find peculiar is that it is not on a visible seam. It is
> >almost exactly equidistant between the fender/sidewall seam and the
> >vent/heater air intake grill. In looking underneath it appears that
> >there is a small channel for water from the air/heater intake, but the
> >remainder should just be sheet metal?
>
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