Chassis Number location

[DarraghK94]

Hi everyone,

I have a 1971 microbus and cannot find the chassis number. It’s not on the dash. The engine is not original and the rear apron is not original either.

Are there any other location where it is stamped I’m in some bigger as I need it to start ordering parts for its restoration

Thanks


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[Coda]

There should be a number on the chassis to the right side of the engine, between that and the battery but a little further rear. Also on the passenger seat bulkhead there should be the 'M-plate' which has the m-codes on it and a condensed chassis number. You might also find another plate on the driver's side bulkhead.

 

[sparkywig]

The chassis number is on the chassis plate on the bulkhead behind the off-side cab seat, on the M code plate on the bulkhead behind the near-side cab seat and stamped into the engine bay metalwork to the right of the engine by the battery tray.

 

[DarraghK94]

No plate hear that I can see?


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[DarraghK94]

Found it in the back!

Thanks everyone can anyone tell me more about my bus?

*2212120515*

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[Coda]

Is it a dormobile?
If you can find the m-plate that will go a long way to telling you what you need to know?

 

[DarraghK94]

It’s a 9 seater minibus


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[Coda]

What’s the bracket for on the bulkhead? I’ve only seen those on dormobiles, for the cooker I guess.
I’ve got a dormy, sans cooker and no bracket either.

 

[sparkywig]

Top U shaped bracket is the seat back retainer, the bottom one with the rubber strap is for the jack.

 

[sparkywig]

No plate hear that I can see?


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The chassis plate should be on the other bulkhead.

 

[sparkywig]

Found it in the back!

Thanks everyone can anyone tell me more about my bus?

*2212120515*

22 - VW type 2, microbus

1 - model year 1971

That's about it without the M Code plate.

 

[DarraghK94]

Front and rear of both firewalls still no plate to be seen?


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[sparkywig]

Front and rear of both firewalls still no plate to be seen?


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They've been removed by a previous owner, the two fixing holes are still there.

Chassis plate



M Code plate

 

[Coda]

Why would they do that? If it was for painting, why not put them back? :S

 

[sparkywig]

Was the bus imported?
Did you have all the original registration documents?
Did it come with a box of parts?

 

[DarraghK94]

Not imported. It’s an original Irish Bus. It was owned by the son of a VW dealer in my local town. He still cannot find the original log book for the van. At least I have the Chassis number and original number plate. I bought as Is engine was removed as it had broken down at one stage. Not so much a bunch of parts either as I bought it as Is.

Is it possible to get a new M plate made by VW knowing the original chassis and registration numbers?


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[sparkywig]

You won’t be able to get an M code plate, but you can apply for a “birth” certificate.

https://www.volkswagen-classic-parts.de/en/volkswagen-zertifikate.html

 

[Clem]

Not imported. It’s an original Irish Bus. It was owned by the son of a VW dealer in my local town. He still cannot find the original log book for the van. At least I have the Chassis number and original number plate. I bought as Is engine was removed as it had broken down at one stage. Not so much a bunch of parts either as I bought it as Is.

Is it possible to get a new M plate made by VW knowing the original chassis and registration numbers?


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Were Irish buses CKD like Australia? They are plated differently to others.

 

[DarraghK94]

I’m not sure. I believe they were actually assembled in Dublin as I have a shamrock stamped in the glass of my bus also.


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[sparkywig]

Some CKD buses didn't have Chassis plates but stickers in the door openings, and CKD buses never had M Code plates.