Thread: where is the chassis number?

Originally Posted by dullbird

Guys

Where is the chassis number on a 2a?

I thought it was behind the rear left spring hanger but I can't find it..I'm concerned I have painted chassis and covered it up which will be annoying when going to blue slip

Should be on the chassis above the rear spring hanger on the left side Lou. Methinks you may have painted over it.

......"Grinder!!!".....

Originally Posted by cucinadio

......"Grinder!!!".....

er, buff it with a flapper/sanding disc...you don't want to grind the number away altogether

Originally Posted by weeds

er, buff it with a flapper/sanding disc...you don't want to grind the number away altogether

yhea sorry, thats what i ment ...

Originally Posted by weeds

er, buff it with a flapper/sanding disc...you don't want to grind the number away altogether

I usually try with a fine flat file, a points file is ideal and rub lightly checking often.

On chassis with significant surface rusting you frequently only get parts of numbers but enough to reveal the entire number, helpful if you also have the ID plate on the firewall.

In your case DB the paint makes it a little more awkward, first look at a narrow angle to see if you can see impressions of the numbers then wire brush first then file in that area.

What about rubbing the area with emery cloth until the numbers are exposed?

The numbers themselves can be chased with an engraving tool to clean the paint out if needed and deepen the impression,

Cheers Charlie

Bugger never even gave it a thought until a read a post in general today about some guys ease of rego'ing his isuzu.

I have been out and had a look..its on that actual hanger its self isn't it on the funny shaped almost triangular bit.

I think I can see it ever so slightly.