Is my car a Tag Job? Barracuda Decode...
^^ the first 2 numbers were in fact stamped after the original 8 were pressed, by the end of the line worker who did that. "...Our reply to Glenn confirmed V4 as correct for a 1964 Barracuda and that he was correct about the fact that the first two VIN numbers (V4) are stamped into the plate and the rest of the VIN numbers are pressed in. We based this on looking at the FSM and actual tag on an in-person 1965 Barracuda..." and".. the fact that the first two digits are stamped and that there are holes with nothing in them. That way if other owners have a VIN problem there's a ready reference for a “second opinion.."
the plates were affixed to all the cars on the line sequential, numerically as they started their build, no matter what the car model was. All were 5 (Los Angeles) and all were 5 (1965) but only at the end were they stamped with what they ended up as, ie. a Valiant 8 (V8) or a Dart 6 (21) or whatever car was built at that plant. That is my understanding of the info available.
some found it above the headliner and even on top of the glove box insert, a few other places to look. Between rear seat springs is common but so is moisture damage there. Id write a letter to Chrysler historic society and pull the IBM card for your VIN. You can get fender plates made with the proper backing documentation...remember they are in relief so they are raised for a proper presentation
^^ the first 2 numbers were in fact stamped after the original 8 were pressed, by the end of the line worker who did that. "...Our reply to Glenn confirmed V4 as correct for a 1964 Barracuda and that he was correct about the fact that the first two VIN numbers (V4) are stamped into the plate and the rest of the VIN numbers are pressed in. We based this on looking at the FSM and actual tag on an in-person 1965 Barracuda..." and".. the fact that the first two digits are stamped and that there are holes with nothing in them. That way if other owners have a VIN problem there's a ready reference for a “second opinion.."
the plates were affixed to all the cars on the line sequential, numerically as they started their build, no matter what the car model was. All were 5 (Los Angeles) and all were 5 (1965) but only at the end were they stamped with what they ended up as, ie. a Valiant 8 (V8) or a Dart 6 (21) or whatever car was built at that plant. That is my understanding of the info available.
some found it above the headliner and even on top of the glove box insert, a few other places to look. Between rear seat springs is common but so is moisture damage there. Id write a letter to Chrysler historic society and pull the IBM card for your VIN. You can get fender plates made with the proper backing documentation...remember they are in relief so they are raised for a proper presentation