I recently came across what I believe is a real 69 gto , it has the body tag that starts out with 69-24237 so I know by the numbers 42 that it is a GTO, but for some reason I can't find the vin plate on the driver's side of the dash ? Shouldn't there be a vin plate there ? I would like to title this car but without a vin plate I'm afraid that it is a lost cause. Is there any other place that the vin number will be stamped , maybe on the frame somewhere or ??? I need the last 6 numbers of the vin which is the production serial number . Thanks in advance.
The VIN Plate for 1969 is located on the left hand top of the instrument panel, which is visible through the windshield.
If the 400 block is original to the car the vin will be stamped on the front passenger side. The code will be something like; 29P100001,
2=Pontiac, 9=1969, P= Pontiac, MI Plant, 100001 last 6 digits of the VIN.
There is also a partial vin stamped on the frame behind the driver's rear tire which will include the last 6 digits.
I know this may sound dumb,,,, but is there anywhere on the Internet that will show an example of the stamped digits on the rear frame ? I just wouldn't know how to go about looking for it. I have never encountered a problem like this before. I appreciate the help
Yeah the VIN tag should be rivited on the drive side of the instrument panel, you can also find on the drivers side rear top of the frame rail right where your rear exhaust hanger for the exhaust is where the tail pipes connect to is a stamped partial VIN which will have the last 8 characters of the VIN if the GTO still has its original engine the partial VIN same as the frame should be stamped on passenger side of the block near the timing chain cover thats how my 69 GTO has and even the transmissions have partial VINs on them websites that can help you find information of VIN tags is GTO Alley! or Pontiac GTO - The Ultimate Pontiac GTO Picture Site and other websites
Last edited by josemusclecar : 10-08-2008 at 11:13 PM.
Ok,,, just checking... Also , I will be able to find the vin stamped on the frame without having to do a frame off, right ? It should be visible without having to tear up the car ? thanks a lot 05gto you have been much help Thanks to everyone.....
No, you won't be able to see the # on the frame. It faces up, so you need to remove the body or at least the trunk pan to see it.
Maybe one of those bore scopes might be able to view it, but I doubt it.
I recently came across what I believe is a real 69 gto , it has the body tag that starts out with 69-24237 so I know by the numbers 42 that it is a GTO, but for some reason I can't find the vin plate on the driver's side of the dash ? Shouldn't there be a vin plate there ? I would like to title this car but without a vin plate I'm afraid that it is a lost cause. Is there any other place that the vin number will be stamped , maybe on the frame somewhere or ??? I need the last 6 numbers of the vin which is the production serial number . Thanks in advance.
Just to educate you..........I purchased my 1967 GTO in Florida. The VIN number on the registration was one digit short as compared to the VIN plate in the door jamb. I made the seller correct the VIN number on the registration before I purchased the car. Good thing, in the state of Connecticut where I reside, you have to bring your classic car in to the Motor Vehicle Office to have the VIN number verified. You may not be able to do that if the dashboard VIN plate is missing. Also, if the VIN number has disappered, I would probably not buy the car for fear that it isn't a GTO, but simply a "tribute car" or "cloned" GTO, neither of which is worth what a real "242..." GTO is worth. Just my two cents.........Good luck.
Just to educate you..........I purchased my 1967 GTO in Florida. The VIN number on the registration was one digit short as compared to the VIN plate in the door jamb. I made the seller correct the VIN number on the registration before I purchased the car. Good thing, in the state of Connecticut where I reside, you have to bring your classic car in to the Motor Vehicle Office to have the VIN number verified. You may not be able to do that if the dashboard VIN plate is missing. Also, if the VIN number has disappered, I would probably not buy the car for fear that it isn't a GTO, but simply a "tribute car" or "cloned" GTO, neither of which is worth what a real "242..." GTO is worth. Just my two cents.........Good luck.
Even worse, the car could be stolen!
Without a vin tag I would only buy the car for parts.
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Even worse, the car could be stolen!
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