Doubts about VIN code

Anything and Everything about the Body, from paint to undercoating and interior, including in-car entertainment (ICE).

Moderators: Helpinators, Moderators

Post Reply
TheFlat4
In Neutral
Posts: 3
Joined: Tue Nov 02, 2010 3:28 am

Doubts about VIN code

Post by TheFlat4 »

Hi! My name is Luis Ignacio from Chile. I've been registered from a long time (presentation done) but now i have a really kind of "urgent" question for a friend.

His '90 Legacy was stolen about 3 years ago and now is a monument of dust and plants in the "parking lot" (i don't now how do you say it) of the police department . The things is he finally wants (and have the money)to recuperate his loved BC5 but the assholes who stolen erased all the "visible" VIN numbers.

Do you know a hidden VIN location on the BC5? The engine and "pillar" between windows are checked and no signs.

Before:

Image

Image

And now :( :(

Image


Thanks!

If you would like send an PM, i have no problems...

legacychile.cl
Last edited by TheFlat4 on Thu Apr 28, 2011 10:07 pm, edited 1 time in total.
evolutionmovement
Knowledgeable
Knowledgeable
Posts: 9809
Joined: Mon Jun 16, 2003 11:20 pm
Location: Beverly, MA

Re: Doubts about VIN code

Post by evolutionmovement »

The firewall, dash, and build placard on the door pillar are the only places I know of. Too late for your friend, but you can also have the VIN etched into the glass as a security measure.

That was a beautiful Legacy. I hate thieves.
Midnight in a Perfect World on Amazon or order anywhere. The first book in a quartet chronicling the rise of a man from angry criminal to philanthropist. Midnight... is a distopic noirish novel featuring 'Duchess', a modified 1990 Subaru Legacy wagon.
TheFlat4
In Neutral
Posts: 3
Joined: Tue Nov 02, 2010 3:28 am

Re: Doubts about VIN code

Post by TheFlat4 »

Thanks evolutionmovement :wink:

Does anyone else have another option¿?
Legacy777
Site Admin
Site Admin
Posts: 27926
Joined: Tue Oct 15, 2002 11:37 am
Location: Houston, Tx
Contact:

Re: Doubts about VIN code

Post by Legacy777 »

There's also a placard on the strut tower in the front, but I would assume they probably got that as well.
Josh

surrealmirage.com/subaru
1990 Legacy (AWD, 6MT, & EJ22T Swap)
2020 Outback Limted XT

If you need to get a hold of me please email me rather then pm
Ahzlon
In Neutral
Posts: 3
Joined: Tue Apr 12, 2011 4:59 pm

Re: Doubts about VIN code

Post by Ahzlon »

Idk if this was just on my 00 RS. But, check the rear deck lid underneath right side and on the left or right side strut behind all the padding/interior junk. My RS had them there too. Not sure if it was aftermarket stamping but it was there too. Also check out NASIOC.com another great resource for information on our cars. Someone might have another place that is hard to get to that might have the VIN emblazed on the car. Good Luck.
BSOD2600
Fourth Gear
Posts: 1636
Joined: Tue Sep 12, 2006 6:49 am
Location: Seattle, WA

Re: Doubts about VIN code

Post by BSOD2600 »

Per the FSM...

Image

'11 WRX Limited
'94 SS | 3" TBE, 07 TMIC, TD05H-16G, Revtronix Stage 2, Walbro -- Sold
'94 TW | R.I.P.
TurnNburn
Second Gear
Posts: 353
Joined: Fri Jul 09, 2010 1:41 am
Location: Bend, Oregon

Re: Doubts about VIN code

Post by TurnNburn »

The one in the engine bay on the fire wall is stamped into the metal and cant just be pealed off. But if they were real jerks... well considering they already did this they already deserve a punch in the throat... but they would really have to grind the crap out of that VIN to get it to go away as it is stamped in there pretty good.
1990 NA 2.2 Open Light rally car
TheFlat4
In Neutral
Posts: 3
Joined: Tue Nov 02, 2010 3:28 am

Re: Doubts about VIN code

Post by TheFlat4 »

Many thanks to everyone. I'll keep you updated... now it's winter in Chile and the poor Legacy has been under extreme conditions :(
Post Reply