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Regarding a 1948 Chevrolet Fleetmaster vin number. I have looked everywhere for the number. The book said it was under
the floormat of the passenger front seat, however it was not there. I have looked everywhere I could think of-cannot find it. Can you help me?
They did not use vin numbers back then, but they did put motor numbers on and body numbers. Look on the side of the engine and transmission. Look under the hood for some faint numbers punched into the sheet metal. If there is a cowl seal at the base of the windshield, but under the hood, look under there. Your car was identified on the engine and body. You just have to find it.
Find a chevy car club and ask them.
Sorry I can't be of much help.
good luck
jack
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jack bahm
Expertise
Only repair type questions on the 1928-1931 Ford Model A.
Experience
Owned one when I was 15 yrs old, and now have owned 5. Still own and play with 2 of them.
Organizations
Oakleaf region of MARC. Model A Restorers Club. I have put several Model A videos on the Oakleaf site that may be of help. Things like how to start the A, how to Time it, how to troubleshoot it.. Go to oakleafregion.org and you will find them. jack
Publications
"More than you need to know about cars." Just a small book for Car Nuts. Blurb.com
"Model A Ford Tips and Hints" Blurb.com 2010
Many Model A movies that can be found on youtube.com/jackbahm
Education/Credentials
BSME LSU, 1958, Masters of automotive engineering from the Chrysler Institute of engineering, 1960, MBA Mich State, 1976. Worked as an engineer at Chrysler from 1958 to the end of 1991.
Awards and Honors
Two patents while working in auto industry.
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