Because I'm too lazy to Google...

[glynndah]

I have an idea in my head about time travel, centering around an old pickup truck. When did the VIN system begin?

 

[slyc_willie]

1954. Standardized in 1981.

 

[R. Richard]

For any car manufactured after 1969 the VIN is on the drivers side of the car, visible through the windshield.

 

[JAMESBJOHNSON]

Before VIN vehicles had engine numbers and body numbers. I have no clue what the distinction is tween VIN and body, because both serve the same purpose.

 

[glynndah]

So, if someone peeked at the windshield of a mid-60's truck, he could see the VIN or something resembling a VIN?

 

[JAMESBJOHNSON]

So, if someone peeked at the windshield of a mid-60's truck, he could see the VIN or something resembling a VIN?

Prolly could. I recall that my 64 Mustang had a VIN mounted by the window.

 

[glynndah]

Prolly could. I recall that my 64 Mustang had a VIN mounted by the window.

Thank you.

 

[JAMESBJOHNSON]

Thank you.

Hold on. From 1960-1963 the VIN was mounted on the driver side door post of Chevy trucks. Looks like VIN tags were everywhere in the early 60s.

 

[JAMESBJOHNSON]

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=316902

Here are photos, and the VIN tags are all over the place.

 

[glynndah]

As long as I don't post that link in the story, I should be okay.