First LWB

[beh911]

I picture the VIN, the engine numbers, production numbers, engine numbers, etc. all as individual accounting systems. All pieces came together under one VIN, wherever each individual component was in its build process. Was never meant to be orderly, other than basic accounting

Chassis 001 may have engine 008, production number 13, trans # 7, etc

[Zithlord]

I think Soteriks info of no 68 pieces on his 69 XX02 car is very interesting and should be taken note of(in regards to speculations of mixing parts between surtain yaers, i am not saying that was not done though).

Mike, engine numbers start with xxx101 dont they?

John

[davep]

Take for example 9112100011 again. It was March 1971 production with essentially a 1971 body; no oil filler on fender. So not really a production car but a prototype of sorts. The various components were built in serial order; body, engine, transmission. One should say the VIN's were assigned in proper sequence, but the cars may not have come off of the assembly line in exactly the same sequence.

http://www.early911sregistry.org/for...e-this-before-...

John, as far as I know only the 901/01 and 901/20 engines started at xxx101, and the serial #'s previous to that were considered prototype engines.

[leedurrant73]

Hi Friends,

My car is vin 11910008 which dave has been helping me with.... I posted a question earlier in technical stating that my dashboard has no speaker cover or holes on the dashboard...
does this mean its got a 68 dashboard? if it has then I think I need to check other items but I need a list from yourselves to check certain items?

I just wish there was a historian living near me who could inspect my car and document these changes....sadly the engine is different but im now getting small breakthroughs with
history of its life in SA, the car was the first imported into the UK through rob walker..... I now have an previous owners name to check but not have much luck at the minute :- Mark Wade - worscott fourways in South Africa....

Thanks

[leedurrant73]

Sorry 119100008..... missed a zero and dont want to confuse the situation...

[210bhp]

Lee

A 68T with a South African connection could have some competition history or association. You would be well advised to read read read several threads on here. 'Out of Africa' thread for one.
Pictures will help to determine what you have. There's lots of expertise on this forum to help you.
I know of one other 69 car with a lower chassis number than yours which also has a 68 dash ( with speaker perforations)

Regards
Mike

[leedurrant73]

thanks Mike...

my dash has no perforations does this still mean it could be a 68?..... I have a few pics but there large files,
can i pm you?

Lee

[210bhp]

Lee

Yes, it could still be a 68 dash and with no perforations means no radio probably which again means a low option car which means it could be more of a competition car especially with the SA connection. There were a lot of rallies and Motorsport around that time in SA.
You can send any pics to mikebirtwistle at aol dot com ( you know how to decipher that, yes?)

Regards
Mike

[beh911]

. I have a few pics but there large files...

Lee

Lee,

Very curious.
Please post them onto this thread. The site will size them appropriately.

[leedurrant73]

Hi, will post later but only have a few pics until i get home in december... they are pics of the outside of the car only,
dash pics will follow...and may get to wif to send me them... how do i post pics


Lee