Thanks for the reply. I'm beginning to wonder if my plate is original. My
numbers are stamped from the front the only #'s besides the VIN are a 3
digit code down below the VIN, not if the area it should be for a paint
code.
Rob
robert nanzig wrote:
> Rob, The plate,at least on my SV ,is stamped from behind with the
> serial number above and the paint code lined up under the first 2 digits
> of the serial number. All other info on the plate is painted. Maybe you
> can place a piece of paper over the plate and rub lightly with a pencil
> to bring out the relief of the paint code(I think I saw that one on
> Mannix or Barnaby Jones)You could also remove the plate and see if it is
> legible from behind or if it left a dirt imprint on the scuttle. Try the
> alpine paint code page to narrow down the possibilities for your series.
> http://www.team.net/www/rootes/sunbeam/alpine/mk1-5/paintcod.html
> Good luck and let us know if you solve the mystery.
>
> Rob Nanzig
> 67SV code 86 forest green
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