Reference Details
- Common issue
- Missing, unreadable, restamped, or mismatched hidden body VIN characters relative to the dash VIN and paperwork.
- Confidence
- documented
- Correct value
- For 1970 E-body cars, the last eight characters of the dash VIN should be found in the body-stamp locations: radiator upper core support and the driver's-side cowl area near the cowl screen/vent cover, with plant and early-production placement variation noted.
- Where to check
- Radiator upper core support and driver's-side cowl area; compare with the dashboard VIN, fender tag, broadcast sheet, title/registration, and other vehicle records.