Chassis code and build dates, decoding VIN and Chassis codes for dates of build- my number appears later than known delivery |
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Chassis code and build dates, decoding VIN and Chassis codes for dates of build- my number appears later than known delivery |
DRPHIL914 |
Aug 17 2022, 10:23 AM
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Dr. Phil Group: Members Posts: 5,768 Joined: 9-December 09 From: Bluffton, SC Member No.: 11,106 Region Association: South East States |
i was recently researching the chassis number decoding and there is another older thread about this. Based on that information , my chassis number of 472-9075
states that my chassis was built in the 47th week and 2nd day do the 1975 model year. BUT weren’t some 75’s built in late 1974? so what is the first month of the model year build is it January 1975 or is it October of 1974? my car birthday according to my COA is Sept 15, 1975. it was special ordered L99k color with full appearance group. it was offered and money deposited in the summer of 1975 and it was delivered and paid , picked up on October 15, 1975. so how can the chassis build date be 47th week? that would put it in November 14 or so of 1975 if you go tomorrow January 1 for the calendar year. Phil Attached thumbnail(s) Attached image(s) |
JeffBowlsby |
Aug 17 2022, 01:50 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,533 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None |
There was an anomaly in the 1975 model VIN labels, fixed by a recall. But it appears your car was a few cars beyond the recall. Wonder if it was somehow affected? Look for Recall HC.
https://bowlsby.net/914/Classic/Recalls.htm |
DRPHIL914 |
Aug 17 2022, 02:40 PM
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Dr. Phil Group: Members Posts: 5,768 Joined: 9-December 09 From: Bluffton, SC Member No.: 11,106 Region Association: South East States |
There was an anomaly in the 1975 model VIN labels, fixed by a recall. But it appears your car was a few cars beyond the recall. Wonder if it was somehow affected? Look for Recall HC. https://bowlsby.net/914/Classic/Recalls.htm Jeff thats interesting, according to that, the recall was for cars labeled 09/75, which mine was.... and as you said the chassis number lines up with November 1974, wonder if the label and therefore porsche records had it down in books as a 09/75 build but it wasnt? maybe didnt get the recall notice and not corrected? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Edit--- never mind, couldnt be, if the mistake was in 09/74 cars labeled for 75 my car was according to karmann , chassis completed in November 74, so you are right, probably not the issue here. |
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