One of the PO has probably gotten an ID plate from a wrecked car for the
title. Chances are that the numbers won't match if you really look into it.
The car could have been stolen and than had the plate replaced because they
had a title for the wreck. This is not an uncommon practice among car
thieves Most DMVs don't visually check the car when you register it and
verify the ID plate matches the vehicle. Or, somebody replaced the body tub
from a salvage yard after a wreck and didn't bother to change the plate back
to the original.
These are just a few of the possibilities.
Larry Zink
Z Group Racing and Performance
Houston, Texas
----- Original Message -----
From: Chris Kincer <cgkincer@yahoo.com>
To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, January 21, 1999 1:30 PM
Subject: TR6-Chassis ID
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>I own a Magenta 73 TR6. However the chassis plate says it's a 71,
>jasmine yellow. I know it is origially purple because every part of
>the car is purple, firewall, floorpans etc. Also I know it has to be
>a 73, b/c of dash, gauges, seats, rear valance lights, and air cowl
>are all what you would find on a 73. What I'm wondering is why the
>DPO, who I do not know, or how many po's there have been, would have
>put this chassis id in the doorpost. I have owned the car for almost
>ten years now and am repainting, re doing interior and suspension. It
>has always bugged me that I do not know the cars history especially
>the chassis Id mystery. How can I go about finding the correct
>chassis # so when it is repainted I can reinstall the ID plate.
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>Thanks,
>Chris Kincer
>73 TR6
>Lexington KY
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