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1981 Frame VIN (1/10)
 3/14/18 7:49pm
sailor87506
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Several kind people have posted information about finding the vin on the frame of their c3 vettes - mentioning various years but not 1981. I am burning a lot of energy looking on the top of the frame rail near the rear-left body mount. No luck so far. Can anyone verify that in 1981 that was the vin location? Or was it moved somewhere else?

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Re: 1981 Frame VIN (2/10)
 3/14/18 10:31pm
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#1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/ Am-Fm/map light National/Regional/Chapter NCRS "Top Flight" #2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto Member: NCRS, NCRS Texas, Corvette Legends of Texas

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The number is there. They can be really hard to see on some cars, depending on the condition of the frame(rust/dirt/grime, etc.).






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Re: 1981 Frame VIN (3/10)
 3/15/18 1:51pm
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I have looked on a 75' with no success either. Rusted away, poorly printed, or I ground it off looking.

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Re: 1981 Frame VIN (4/10)
 3/15/18 9:47pm
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#1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/ Am-Fm/map light National/Regional/Chapter NCRS "Top Flight" #2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto Member: NCRS, NCRS Texas, Corvette Legends of Texas

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It took me quite a while to find the stamp on my '74, but I did eventually find it....it's damn well hidden with the body on! It might be near impossible to see if there is a lot of rust on the frame, but the stamp is pretty deep, usually. I don't know if it's possible to take a pic of one, either. I had to use a mirror to be able to see mine....but it IS there. I have found them on other cars, too. Thumbs Up

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Re: 1981 Frame VIN (5/10)
 3/16/18 12:25pm
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The body is off my 75. I've sanded and looked, but no success. UNLESS it's not where it's suppose to be.

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Re: 1981 Frame VIN (6/10)
 3/16/18 12:59pm
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Seems like the frame I saw had it  on the top of the left frame rail between the transmission cross member and the rear cross member at the kick ups.

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Re: 1981 Frame VIN (7/10)
 3/17/18 8:28am
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hmm now I gotta go look at mine. Had frame sandblasted so will see how much luck I have



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Re: 1981 Frame VIN (8/10)
 3/17/18 12:13pm
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PLEASE let me know what you find!
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Re: 1981 Frame VIN (9/10)
 3/20/18 6:11pm
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I sanded on a 75' today, and found nothing. I worked on the portion of frame that is beveled in, not on the flat top. Left rail, between the gas tank cross member, and where frame starts to hump up.

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Re: 1981 Frame VIN (10/10)
 3/27/18 8:35am
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I haven't forgotten about looking for the vin just been a little busy , I'll try and get to it later



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