[Roadsters] New subscriber - old questions

[Pat]

Brian,

Welcome to the list.

There are two places on our cars where the serial number is stamped, on 
the plate you found, and on the right front frame rail under the front 
carb. It may be hard to find, but cross lighting and a clean rail you 
will see it.

Early dashes can be put in later cars. I think there is mention of that 
on www.311s.org, but I could be mistaken.

Where are you located?

Peace,
Pat

Thusly spake Brian Smith:
> Hi everyone,
>
> Just subscribed earlier today. I picked up my first roadster yesterday, it's
> a 1969 1600. Its far from pretty but still solid enough to restore. With
> that being said, I've got a few questions.
>
> The car has been painted and painted and painted again. The top coat looks
> like a desert floor opening up to show the multiple colors underneath. The
> wizard that painted it last apparently never took a step down the hardware
> aisle that sells masking tape and the ID plate is completely covered and
> unreadable in any capacity. What's the best way to remove this paint without
> damaging the plate? I'd prefer to recover it vs. replace it as I still don't
> know what the VIN for the car is.
>
> I'm sure I'll need a multitude of parts, most notably a windshield, dash and
> top. Is it possible to use an early dash in the later car? I kinda prefer
> the early look.
>
> Thanks!
>
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