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01-22-2014, 11:38 PM

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Vin location

I am looking for the VIN number on a C550 from 61/62 and there is no tag in the glove box. Where else could I find the VIN?

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01-22-2014, 11:47 PM

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Top of the frame rail, passenger side, above the front axle, possibly forward a bit.

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01-22-2014, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 85e150six4mtod

Top of the frame rail, passenger side, above the front axle, possibly forward a bit.

stamped into the frame or a rivited plate?

Found it: It starts with a Star then 55CU130986

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01-23-2014, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by MGannaway

Found it: It starts with a Star then C55CU130986

1948/80: VIN contains 11 digits, not 10. Since this is a Tilt Cab, you omitted the first digit: C

I decoded this VIN in your other thread.

VIN's stamped on frame rails have an asterisk before and after the VIN. This is to prevent thieves from 'doctoring' the VIN

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01-23-2014, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by NumberDummy

1957/80: VIN contains 11 digits, not 10. Since this is a Tilt Cab, you omitted the first digit: C

I decoded this VIN in your other thread.

VIN's stamped on frame rails have an asterisk before and after the VIN. This is to prevent thieves from 'doctoring' the VIN

Went back to check Idk why I didn't write down the C but it is there

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