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Re: VIN #

To: Adam Bradley <ambradley@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: VIN #
From: Joe Rubio <joe@venuesports.com>
Date: Thu, 01 Nov 2001 15:09:25 -0800
It's definitely a '70, whatever it is.  I'll check the frame and the
hood VIN.  Now suppose it is in fact a 1600 with a 2000 engine.  What
engine harness do I buy?  Will an engine harness for a 2000 work in a
1600 of the same year?

Adam Bradley wrote:
> 
> Either it was originally a 1600 or the dash was, since the dash is
> replaceable.  Do you have the '70 side marker lights, front turn
> signals, and rear reflectors?  It's possible your car isn't even a '70.
>  If you've got the 2000 engine and transmission, you may still have the
> 1600 rear end.  I'm sure there are other differences but those are the
> big ones, besides cosmetics and shifter hole.
> 
> Speaking of which, if you remove the shifter plate, the hole should be
> elongated for the original 4 speed tranny shifter.  Originally the
> 68-70 had different shifter holes, although there is a covered section
> for whatever shifter was not used.
> 
> What does the VIN ID plate under the hood say?  What do the pink slip
> and registration say?  The final word is the frame, but I won't go into
> that again.
> 
> --- Joe Rubio <joe@venuesports.com> wrote:
> > List,
> >
> > I'm a bit confused here, maybe someone can help me out.  I have the
> > following VIN # on the dash of my Roadster:  VIN SPL311 29219.
> >
> > Haven't checked the frame, but will do so if needed.
> >
> > According to the Rallye website it is the VIN number for a 1970 1600.
> >
> > My engine and pink slip say it's a 2000.  Who's right?  Second
> > question,
> > if it is in fact a 1600 with a 2000 engine, will an engine harness
> > for a
> > 2000 work in a 1600?
> >
> > Thanks for anyone who can help me get to Solvang...Joe
> >
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