[FoxSpeed]

I had my 1955 body off the frame and at a body shop. The ID plate on the passenger side of the cowl was removed for paint, and lost/misplaced?
Does anyone know of a source to have the plate reproduced? Where is the secondary ID on the frame if 55's have one? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks,

 

[bustedknuckle1]

I believe the secondary location for the VIN was supposed to be stamped on the upper frame rail under the drivers seat.
I've tried to locate mine with an inspection mirror to second verify but to no avail.
Good Luck!

 

[acardon]

The cowl or trim tag does not contain the vin # of the car. It contains the body # and other information. You can get a reproduction here....http://www.trimtags.com/imagegallery/displayimage.php?album=2&pos=0 ....The # on the frame is part of the vin # that is on the door post tag. It is on top of the frame under the drivers seat area. You need a mirror and good light along with a clean frame to find it.

 

[bustedknuckle1]

Is it possible to have a cowl tag reproduced with the exact DNA of the car using the VIN or I'm I missing something?

 

[Pops @ Tri-5.com]

FS....Little confused here :confused0006: Did you loose the cowl tag or VIN tag?

 

[FoxSpeed]

The tag on the passenger side of the cowl. Located just under the hood.

 

[acardon]

Is it possible to have a cowl tag reproduced with the exact DNA of the car using the VIN or I'm I missing something?

If I understand your question, no, there are no records that contain the paint code, trim, body style, accesories, ect of your car from the VIN number. The vin # is not on the cowl tag. The cowl tag can be reproduced to match your car.
Link to VIN and COWL tag information....http://www.trifive.com/specs/19.%20Original%20Specs.pdf

 

[carls 56]

got a tag on ebay. can get a reproduce one at www.trimtags.com (like don said), not cheap. :anim_25:

 

[Thumper]

Because there is no information of body number vs. vin number available, most of the professional restorers will extrapolate a body number from as near to adjacent vin numbers of similar body styles made at that plant as possible. They would then have a tag made by the previously mentioned tag duplicators. Remember, the data needs to be believable and stand up to checking from other available carsThe chances of you finding a cowl tag with acceptable body number is minimal. The other information should be able to be gained from evidence from the car itself, ie. original body color, trim, options such as tinted glass, power windows, power seats, a/c etc. If your car was a 57 I would be able to help as I have a database of trim tags details vs. vins.

 

[C57heaven]

what kind of 55 do you have? Ba, 210, 150 sport coupe, 2 dr sedan, 4 dr, wagon?