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Identification
Posted: Thu Dec 07, 2017 6:14 pm
by RSi
Where are all the places on an 1980 Sprint you will find identification numbers.
Re: Identification
Posted: Thu Dec 07, 2017 8:24 pm
by Len Hughes
I'm no expert on the later cars but I believe the VIN number is stamped on the boot aperture on the rear screen end not the lock end, also on the plate in the engine bay. I'm sure someone more learned will be along shortly to confirm / correct.
Len
Re: Identification
Posted: Thu Dec 07, 2017 8:32 pm
by RSi
Len Hughes wrote: ↑Thu Dec 07, 2017 8:24 pm
I'm no expert on the later cars but I believe the VIN number is stamped on the boot aperture on the rear screen end not the lock end, also on the plate in the engine bay. I'm sure someone more learned will be along shortly to confirm / correct.
Len
I heard that too but trying to work out exactly where you mean at the rear screen end.
Re: Identification
Posted: Thu Dec 07, 2017 9:06 pm
by Triumph1300
Open the boot, and look in the trough of the boot aperture below the rear window
Re: Identification
Posted: Thu Dec 07, 2017 9:39 pm
by RSi
Yes you're right - unfortunately it's a sticker so is warn as you'd expect after 37 yrs, I wonder is there anyone who could remake it. Would like to have one to put back on after the respray.
Where's the engine number on a Sprint engine.
Re: Identification
Posted: Thu Dec 07, 2017 10:03 pm
by Mahesh
It's not a sticker your after, I've seen James's Sprint markings, and they are about 1/2" engraved/embossed lettering.
I'm sure there's a picture in his thread.
Re: Identification
Posted: Thu Dec 07, 2017 11:04 pm
by RSi
Mahesh wrote: ↑Thu Dec 07, 2017 10:03 pm
It's not a sticker your after, I've seen James's Sprint markings, and they are about 1/2" engraved/embossed lettering.
I'm sure there's a picture in his thread.
Would like to see that, wonder if I remove this faded yellow sort of laminated sticker what will I find???
Re: Identification
Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2017 11:24 pm
by TrustNo1
If you car has the newer style VIN (11 digits, not the VA***DLO number) it will have the number stamped into the boot channel.
Re: Identification
Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2017 11:09 am
by Reg
RSi wrote: ↑Thu Dec 07, 2017 11:04 pm
Mahesh wrote: ↑Thu Dec 07, 2017 10:03 pm
It's not a sticker your after, I've seen James's Sprint markings, and they are about 1/2" engraved/embossed lettering.
I'm sure there's a picture in his thread.
Would like to see that, wonder if I remove this faded yellow sort of laminated sticker what will I find???
Look from inside the boot, underneath the number and you might well find that they can be read. When stamped at the factory, it breaks what little paint is there and quietly rusts!
Re: Identification
Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2017 8:26 pm
by RSi
Reg wrote: ↑Tue Dec 12, 2017 11:09 am
RSi wrote: ↑Thu Dec 07, 2017 11:04 pm
Mahesh wrote: ↑Thu Dec 07, 2017 10:03 pm
It's not a sticker your after, I've seen James's Sprint markings, and they are about 1/2" engraved/embossed lettering.
I'm sure there's a picture in his thread.
Would like to see that, wonder if I remove this faded yellow sort of laminated sticker what will I find???
Look from inside the boot, underneath the number and you might well find that they can be read. When stamped at the factory, it breaks what little paint is there and quietly rusts!
Yes, you're right - it is stamped - I cleaned it up and the number is visible on the top too.