kwoo510 Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 I have a L320, can anyone tell me where is the Vin number located? TIA Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 hahaa, there is no VIN. There is a chassis ID number, it was originally on an aluminum plate, in the engine compartment on the firewall. Somewhere there should also be the same number stamped into the body sheetmetal. true VINs came along later in the 1970s. My 72 still doesn't have a VIN. Quote Link to comment
kwoo510 Posted February 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 found the number. It matches my registration. Phew... Thanks Quote Link to comment
datsunaholic Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 Actually they do have a VIN- it's the same as the chassis ID. There also was a body ID. The chassis VIN is etched onto the frame (on trucks), though finding it is pretty difficult. Quote Link to comment
gpcdatsun Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 I have looked all over the engine compartment for a stamped Id number. I just cant find it. I have a 65 L320. I've already checked the passenger side of the frame behind the shock. Any other ideas. Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 Yes, you are right, there is a vehicle identification number. It's not a standardized VIN though. The Datsun IDs were just a number to identify the Nissan vehicle, is it mostly sequential, but in a series of ranges only known to Nissan. It doesn't identify the model, plant, year or other data like modern VINs do. da, are you saying that on a 320, the body number and chassis number don't necessarily match? Quote Link to comment
gpcdatsun Posted January 24, 2009 Report Share Posted January 24, 2009 Here's the problem. I'm trying to register the car. It has no history on file and I know they are going to want to see a stamped number on the frame. I don't know what will happen if I can't find one, but I think it will be a red tape situation. The one on the metal plate is good, but the frame stamp I can not find. Is it possible it is under the bed. I think I remember seeing one when I was painting the frame, but I really don't want to remove it again. Quote Link to comment
KELMO Posted January 24, 2009 Report Share Posted January 24, 2009 I would think you could call the DMV and they might be able to direct you as to where it can be found(well it is a govt agency but worth a try) I know some folks that have gone through a VIN inspection class and they show them where to find VIN and chasis #'s. My 2cents worth Quote Link to comment
gpcdatsun Posted January 24, 2009 Report Share Posted January 24, 2009 Thanks. Ill give it a shot. Either way I think I'm about to enter the DMV zone. AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!:eek: Quote Link to comment
fisch Posted January 24, 2009 Report Share Posted January 24, 2009 I asked this same question about a 320 back in the day. I heard the frame vin should be on top of the passenger frame rail just behind where it arches for the wheel. But I can't verify it as I never bought the 320 I was looking at. It is a place to check though! Quote Link to comment
KELMO Posted January 24, 2009 Report Share Posted January 24, 2009 Just thought of this.....Try on the firewall left and right, frame all the way around the engine compartment, and around the drivers door. I mean hey, its Saturday right? Good excuse to drink a few cold ones in the garage. So now my mind wakes up......I have Micro Fiche on this ride. They show the one on the firewall and show one on the "dash cowl panel", and in the picture it looks lower than the one that is top center on the firewall. Maybe inside the cab?? (dosen't make much sense to me but.......). Now I'm up to 4 cents worth....ha ha Good luck Quote Link to comment
gpcdatsun Posted January 24, 2009 Report Share Posted January 24, 2009 Right on!!!!! Soon as the rain stops. I'm on it. I hope it's there. Quote Link to comment
gpcdatsun Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 After some time of searching the truck, It turned out to be exactly where it was said to be. Passenger side frame behind the shock. Note however that it is not a stamped like those on US autos. It is very lightly stamped. So a coat of paint will cover it up easily. It seems that a 100 grit sandpaper was almost taking it off so be careful. Well that is it. On the 65 L320 the Id is on the passenger frame behind the shock. Thanks.:D Quote Link to comment
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