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Another location for the VIN number?? #1
Ahmed Ahmed A Calgary, AB, Canada Sign in to contact 1958 MG MGA 1972 MG MGB 1979 MG MGB	Topic Creator (OP) Jul 24, 2016 10:23 PM Top Contributor Joined 17 years ago 5,161 Posts

I am aware of the VIN plate on the door post of course, as well as the one under the windshield. I also have one stamped on the passenger floor by the transmission tunnel. But today I was installing the front cross member and I noticed what "looks like" the car serial number (490173) stamped on this small welded plate (click for higher res version)

Anyone saw this before?

My 1958 MGA is not a car, it's a CAREER..!! ... angry smiley

Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 2016-07-24 10:28 PM by Ahmed.

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Re: Another location for the VIN number?? #2
lgorg Larry Gorg Renton, WA, USA Sign in to contact 1966 MG MGB "Robbie"	Jul 24, 2016 10:31 PM Top Contributor Joined 12 years ago 3,327 Posts

The location you "discovered," is a well known location. Check out the article, Decoding the MGB VIN in the Tech Library. The VIN on the frame was done only for NA cars, and was done by Pressed Steel when they made the chassis.

On some of the older cars, that stamp may or may not be there. Likewise the stamp on the passenger floor. My 67 does not have that stamp. It may have the VIN on the cross member, but I've never had a chance to really look close.

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Re: Another location for the VIN number?? #3
Ahmed Ahmed A Calgary, AB, Canada Sign in to contact 1958 MG MGA 1972 MG MGB 1979 MG MGB	Topic Creator (OP) Jul 24, 2016 10:38 PM Top Contributor Joined 17 years ago 5,161 Posts

I didn't "discover" it, I just noticed it.
Thanks for the link..

My 1958 MGA is not a car, it's a CAREER..!! ... angry smiley

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Re: Another location for the VIN number?? #4
Be Coming Kelvin Dodd So. Calif., USA Sign in to contact 1957 MG MGA 1957 MG MGA Coupe 1958 MG Magnette 1958 MG Magnette ZB & more	Jul 25, 2016 01:49 PM Top Contributor Joined 17 years ago 7,210 Posts

Ahmed.

Thanks for the clear images. This identification location is difficult to document, so its nice to have a picture.

Kelvin.

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Re: Another location for the VIN number?? #5
Ahmed Ahmed A Calgary, AB, Canada Sign in to contact 1958 MG MGA 1972 MG MGB 1979 MG MGB	Topic Creator (OP) Jul 25, 2016 02:26 PM Top Contributor Joined 17 years ago 5,161 Posts

Thanks Kelvin for the comment.
You're welcome to freely use the photos for any demonstration or documentation purposes if you wish.

My 1958 MGA is not a car, it's a CAREER..!! ... angry smiley

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Re: Another location for the VIN number?? #6
dipstick Kenny Snyder (RIP) La Center, WA, USA Sign in to contact 1941 Ford N-Series 1958 MG MGA 1500 Coupe "Rosie" 1970 MG MGB GT "Pat's GT" 1971 MG MGB "Gifted To Me" & more	Jul 25, 2016 03:34 PM Top Contributor Joined 15 years ago 7,564 Posts

VIN/Serial number stamped in the right side frame rail above the rear A-arm attachment is typical. Sometimes the VIN is stamped on the top of the right side frame rail in the boot.

Be safe out there.
Kenny

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Re: Another location for the VIN number?? #7
Be Coming Kelvin Dodd So. Calif., USA Sign in to contact 1957 MG MGA 1957 MG MGA Coupe 1958 MG Magnette 1958 MG Magnette ZB & more	Jul 25, 2016 03:46 PM Top Contributor Joined 17 years ago 7,210 Posts

In reply to # 3318458 by dipstick Sometimes the VIN is stamped on the top of the right side frame rail in the boot.

This is only on the later cars. Be lovely to find out at what change point, so far I've seen it on 79 and 80 models.
Lloyd was trying to gather data on the change points, but the last time the subject came up there were not many replies.

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