Where is the chassis number stamped on an Elan 1600
Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2013 8:02 am
A lot of folks think that I know it all. I don't and most times I just go and find out what I want to know by asking folks directly. It saves on the sorting out of info that is not important to me. I was having a discussion with Ian about the chassis numbers, You know thee ones that are stamped in the chassis, not the one scribed on the VIN data plate. He can't find it on either side of the top of the chassis frame longerons. I have been thinking about how the early Unit numbers and chassis numbers don't match and thought about what I have referred to as the "sequence number", this is stamped into the lower Right Hand top side of the longeron near the sway bar bolt in the chassis.
This photo is of the original chassis from 26/4997 and the chassis number on the top rail and the sequence number of 2119 on the lower rail. This is the location (and what I think Lotus) used for the very early chassis numbers.
So here's the question, where is your S1 (or Elan 1600) chassis number stamped on your chassis if you have managed to find it?
I hope that there are enough owners that will offer what they see or can find.
Gary
This photo is of the original chassis from 26/4997 and the chassis number on the top rail and the sequence number of 2119 on the lower rail. This is the location (and what I think Lotus) used for the very early chassis numbers.
So here's the question, where is your S1 (or Elan 1600) chassis number stamped on your chassis if you have managed to find it?
I hope that there are enough owners that will offer what they see or can find.
Gary