Thread: Help with VINs

Originally Posted by olmate

Speaking of VINs (and in line with this thread); does anyone know where you can get replacement / replica plates made?

Troy Yes you can get them with the number stamped from the LRSOC Club shop in the UK although you will need to be a member Land Rover Series One Club and as I usually say at this point the Legend mag is worth every penny of the subscription.

You can also get reproduction plates from Scotts Old Auto Rubber in Oakley, Melbourne. The best match for the late Series 1 is the Series 2 type http://www.scottsoldautorubber.com.au/CP368.jpg



Diana

Well news is a number was found on the LHS Rear spring hanger:

1237011 once again

Apparently it was hard to read, so I might have to have a closer look when I get a chance to see it and Ill let you know how I go

Thanks for all the help

Well found it

I had a close squizz at the chassis and though I could make out a 4 after the numbers. Then I had a brainwave and checked the plate with the number stamped on it in the cab

Car No: 123701144

VIN number : 123701144.

Land Rover series 1 109"

Model 123 Land Rover series 1 109"
Body style Basic
Engine Type 2.0l (1997cc) petrol
Market, steering CKD (Export), RHD
Model year 7 1957
Serial Number 01144

Well done Jock! Nice bit of detective work.
It may be worth hanging on to that old rego sticker (what's left of it!) because it sounds like it was registered with an incomplete number.
It would be worth keeping the 'incomplete' number in case you are searching its history when registering it.

Body Style Basic

Ahh those pommies are masters of understatement!

Here's some shots for inspiration. Don't recall where I found them but a lovely vehicle nonetheless. (I think it's a 107 but you get the idea - I like the colour too)