Author Topic: Cowl/Vin Match (Read 3367 times)

77tagoldenrod · « **on:** August 05, 2006, 05:44:01 PM »

I have a 77 TA that I just bought for a restore. Damn this is going to be a big project. Anyway, are there any numbers that are supposed to match between the Cowl tag and the Vin? I know other cars have the production number from the Vin matching the Production Number on the cowl. Should the match? If so, why wouldn't mine?

John Witzke · « **Reply #1 on:** August 05, 2006, 11:02:30 PM »

Cowl tag and VIN will not match. There is a body number which is located on the factory build sheet (box 24) matches the BDY number on the cowl tag. This number is also located in Box 1 of the build sheet as Job Sequence Number and begins with a 2.

PHS invoice does not have any data plate info on it.

Hitman · « **Reply #2 on:** August 05, 2006, 11:47:59 PM »

Check out the bottom of this page for photos of the numbers John is talking about on the cowl:

http://www.78ta.com/build.htm

77tagoldenrod · « **Reply #3 on:** August 07, 2006, 08:58:49 AM »

I found 4 small pieces of the build sheet under the drivers seat when I pulled the interior so that is of no help. Is PHS my only option as far as getting specifics on the cars build information?

Hitman · « **Reply #4 on:** August 07, 2006, 09:08:18 AM »

There might be a chance that there is a second build sheet still on top of the gas tank, but other than that, yes, PHS is the only option left.

77tagoldenrod · « **Reply #5 on:** August 07, 2006, 09:36:34 AM »

Thanks. Gas tank not original so I'm sure nothing there. I also just posted for sale on this site. Financial reasons.