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This is a discussion on VIN# missmatch on my 65 Bird within the Flair Birds [1964-1966] forums, part of the Thunderbird Model Years category; Today was the big day for me and my Texas imported 65 Convertible. I went to the Swedish vehicle inspection ...
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05-09-2006, 03:37 PM
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VIN# missmatch on my 65 Bird
Today was the big day for me and my Texas imported 65 Convertible. I went to the Swedish vehicle inspection station after a winter of several repairs. This is a procedure needed to get a Swedish car title for imported cars.
Things didn't go as I hoped it would. My car VIN# and the plate on the door didn't match the number on the chassi. One number was failing. My VIN# said 85Z. The 5 means convertible. Chassi number said 83Z. The 3 meaning Hard Top. The rest of the number were correct. And the numbers were clear and not messed with. Question: Is it common that this kind of misstake happens at the factory? Or any ideas how this could happen? Thanks Mike 
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05-10-2006, 05:21 PM
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Could be someone replaced the data plate on the door. Maybe to show different color or interior and missed the model number. I've seen mismatched ones before. I assume you have a hardtop and the chassis number is correct.
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05-10-2006, 05:45 PM
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No I have a convertible. The chassi nb. is wrong but only the forth digit. Plate and title says convertible and the chassi nb. says hard top. Could it be possible that someone turned a hard top into a convertile and after that he changed the plate on the door???
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05-10-2006, 06:10 PM
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Not likely... Are all three chassis numbers "83"? Does your car have the tubular (round) braces between the firewall and the front fenders? The other thing is the cars have different kick panels due to more structure in the front door post.
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05-11-2006, 02:46 AM
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I only know of two chassi numbers. In the front and the one in front of the windscreen. Where would I find the third place showing the chassi nb?
The extra support is in place between firewall and fenders. How would one identify the correct kick panels? Last edited by miwestlund; 05-11-2006 at 03:33 AM.
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