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23rd August 2023, 02:04 AM
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Bitumen Burner
Where's the VIN?
@Cuppa
Hi all.
I can't find the VIN that's supposed to be stamped on the chassis rail. Any ideas where I could find it? I just can't find it. It may be hiding somewhere else, too.
Mine's a 2005 ex Telstra Patrol ute 4.2 TDi.
TIA.
Ross.
Winner of 'Best 4 x 4 ' at the 2017 Albany Agricultural Society Inc - Town n Country Ute Muster.
Ex Telstra - 2005, 4.2 TDi ute -with pod and more fruit than a grocery shop.
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23rd August 2023 02:04 AM
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23rd August 2023, 03:50 AM
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Patrol Guru
From a Y61 Owner's manual that I have once downloaded. The manual doesn't state any specifics for UTE, so I assume it would be the same location.
Patrol GU VIN location.png
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23rd August 2023, 09:31 AM
#3
Bitumen Burner
Originally Posted by
BrazilianY60
From a Y61 Owner's manual that I have once downloaded. The manual doesn't state any specifics for UTE, so I assume it would be the same location.
Patrol GU VIN location.png
Thanks. I've still got my original manual and I looked there but still couldn't find it. Not sure if it's on the front RH side or rear LH side, but I'll look again.
The only thing I can think of is that when I bought it from a car yard that the underneath was painted black and it's been covered over. I might be wrong.
Last edited by DX grunt; 23rd August 2023 at 09:49 AM.
Winner of 'Best 4 x 4 ' at the 2017 Albany Agricultural Society Inc - Town n Country Ute Muster.
Ex Telstra - 2005, 4.2 TDi ute -with pod and more fruit than a grocery shop.
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23rd August 2023, 12:27 PM
#4
Originally Posted by
DX grunt
Thanks. I've still got my original manual and I looked there but still couldn't find it. Not sure if it's on the front RH side or rear LH side, but I'll look again.
The only thing I can think of is that when I bought it from a car yard that the underneath was painted black and it's been covered over. I might be wrong.
I've never found the Chassis number on mine. But I've never really had the need to look properly for it though.
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23rd August 2023, 12:48 PM
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Patrol Guru
Originally Posted by
DX grunt
Not sure if it's on the front RH side or rear LH side, but I'll look again.
RH side for sure.
Originally Posted by
DX grunt
The only thing I can think of is that when I bought it from a car yard that the underneath was painted black and it's been covered over.
Unless they have painted it very thick, you should be able to see it through as it is stamped on metal.
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23rd August 2023, 01:32 PM
#6
Bitumen Burner
Originally Posted by
BrazilianY60
RH side for sure.
Unless they have painted it very thick, you should be able to see it through as it is stamped on metal.
Thanks. They must have painted it very thick. I just cannot see it.
Winner of 'Best 4 x 4 ' at the 2017 Albany Agricultural Society Inc - Town n Country Ute Muster.
Ex Telstra - 2005, 4.2 TDi ute -with pod and more fruit than a grocery shop.
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23rd August 2023, 04:08 PM
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Travelling Podologist
Sorry Dx - can't help. Back is playing up & I cant get down to have a look. Why isn't the vin plate adequate?
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23rd August 2023, 08:36 PM
#8
Bitumen Burner
Originally Posted by
Cuppa
Sorry Dx - can't help. Back is playing up & I cant get down to have a look. Why isn't the vin plate adequate?
@Cuppa
My ute is registered in WA and by chance, I did a quick rego check via the web and found the rego had been cancelled. I didn't have a clue why but was told it had been cancelled and was registered in another state. I told the dude it was sitting in my driveway, but he wanted as much info as he could to help me 'prove it'. I complied as much as I could, and have done lots of ringing around, but I just can't find it. I even sent them a pic of the GVM modification plate. Anyway, waiting to hear back. The dude was good about it and re-instated the rego. Got the renewal yesterday and it was about $995 for 12 months and $551 for 6 months. I'm still in shock. lol.
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Ex Telstra - 2005, 4.2 TDi ute -with pod and more fruit than a grocery shop.
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23rd August 2023, 09:11 PM
#9
Travelling Podologist
Originally Posted by
DX grunt
@
Cuppa
My ute is registered in WA and by chance, I did a quick rego check via the web and found the rego had been cancelled. I didn't have a clue why but was told it had been cancelled and was registered in another state. I told the dude it was sitting in my driveway, but he wanted as much info as he could to help me 'prove it'. I complied as much as I could, and have done lots of ringing around, but I just can't find it. I even sent them a pic of the GVM modification plate. Anyway, waiting to hear back. The dude was good about it and re-instated the rego. Got the renewal yesterday and it was about $995 for 12 months and $551 for 6 months. I'm still in shock. lol.
Strewth! That doesn't sound good.
2006 4.2TDi ex-Telstra Remote area Camper. 425w roof mounted solar, 360Ah Aux batts, BCDC1240, Onboard hot & cold pressurised & filtered water, (25 litre hot water calorifier), ARB fridge, ARB freezer, Built in kitchen, heaps of easy access storage, 240v, 3” Genie exhaust + dynotune, 2” lift, 3900kg GVM upgrade, second glovebox, ROH Blaktrak steel wheels, Bridgestone D697's (now Toyo RT's), Redarc gauges/pillarpod, Hema HX-1, Icom 450 CB, dual rear view cameras, Onboard 30amp Victron mains charger, second glovebox, dual seat conversion, TPMS, Boss PX7 onboard air with 9 litre tank, 350w inverter, Steel bullbar, Harrop Eaton diff lock (front), Warn winch, Snorkel, Dual spares , 160 litre water tank, 180 litre fuel in two tanks (approx 1200km range) 2010 Tvan Tanami. (incl another 70 litre water tank) with matching wheels/tyres (& 3rd spare)
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23rd August 2023, 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by
DX grunt
@
Cuppa
My ute is registered in WA and by chance, I did a quick rego check via the web and found the rego had been cancelled. I didn't have a clue why but was told it had been cancelled and was registered in another state. I told the dude it was sitting in my driveway, but he wanted as much info as he could to help me 'prove it'. I complied as much as I could, and have done lots of ringing around, but I just can't find it. I even sent them a pic of the GVM modification plate. Anyway, waiting to hear back. The dude was good about it and re-instated the rego. Got the renewal yesterday and it was about $995 for 12 months and $551 for 6 months. I'm still in shock. lol.
@MB I hope this isn't heading your way with the shorty
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