Re: Max wedge VIN info

[Bill Watson <wwatson6@xxxxxxx>]

The 4th digit on 1960-64 VIN plus American 1965 VIN, is for the assembly
plant.  Before 1966 there was no digit in the VIN for the engine size, only
whether it was a 6 or V8 in the case of Plymouth, Dodge, Valiant, Dart,
Coronet and Belvedere..

A "1" in the 4th spot means the car was built at Lynch Road, Detroit,  while
"2" is for Hamtramck.  During the MasWedge era. (1962-64) Lynch Road built
Plymouths and Hamtramck built Dodges.  All MaxWedge cars were built at Lynch
and Hamtramck.  No where else.

So, the"2" in the 4th digit of your Polara 500 means it was built at
Hamtramck, Michigan (aka Dodge Main)..

Bill
Vancouver, BC



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert (UK)" <r.lane@xxxxxxxxxx>
To: <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2007 5:33 PM
Subject: RE: Max wedge VIN info


>
>
> Dave does this only apply to 64's?
> I was told our 63 originally had a 361 but it has a '2' as the 4th
> digit....
>
> Robert
> 63 Polara 500
> England
>
> Dave Walters wrote:
>
> > Ron,the next time the car is there get the VIN from the tag on the door
> > jamb and then have that number run through Darrell's '64 book.I can
> > understand the fender tag being missing as some people will steal
> > anything.In 99.9% of the cases,the VIN tag will tell the true story as
> > all the Maxie cars can now be verified.
> >
> > The 4th digit of the VIN needs to be a "2".If it's not,don't waste your
> > time.
> >
> >   Dave Walters
> >   Denver, Co.
>


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