Interceptor VIN /Chassis Number Plate
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Interceptor VIN /Chassis Number Plate
Hi All,
I'm wondering, is there any location on a MkIII where I might find the VIN number, other than the plate on the driver's door frame?
I ask only to save myself from some serious inconvenience, as apparently California requires that the VIN be engraved in 2 places or I need to take the car for a special inspection...
Any assistance appreciated, thanks
Joel
I'm wondering, is there any location on a MkIII where I might find the VIN number, other than the plate on the driver's door frame?
I ask only to save myself from some serious inconvenience, as apparently California requires that the VIN be engraved in 2 places or I need to take the car for a special inspection...
Any assistance appreciated, thanks
Joel
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1973 Interceptor MkIII 140/8963
1973 Interceptor MkIII 140/8963
Plate ?
Have a look under the front valance , there should be a plate on the
front of the chassis crossmember.
Let me know the outcome
front of the chassis crossmember.
Let me know the outcome
Previous Jensen Owner 2010-2022 (128/4451)
Understeer - Hitting the fence with the front of the car
Oversteer - Hitting the fence with the rear of the car
Horsepower -How fast you hit the fence
Torque - How far you take the fence with you
Understeer - Hitting the fence with the front of the car
Oversteer - Hitting the fence with the rear of the car
Horsepower -How fast you hit the fence
Torque - How far you take the fence with you
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Thanks so much... I see now. Unfortunately not a good spot for the California Department of Motor Vehicles, they won't put the car up on a lift. Was hoping to find something visible in the engine bay etc... guess I could "create" a plate... hmmm
Joel
Joel
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1973 Interceptor MkIII 140/8963
1973 Interceptor MkIII 140/8963
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Shouldn't there be a plate on the inner wing in the engine bay? Or was this moved to the door post for US models? My FF and my old mark III (I think) also had a plate in the glovebox (between the seats).
I think FFs also have the chassis number on the bottom of the bonnet frame - not sure if this applies to Interceptors as well.
Sorry to be a bit airy fairy, it's difficult when the FF is a couple of hundred miles away!
I think FFs also have the chassis number on the bottom of the bonnet frame - not sure if this applies to Interceptors as well.
Sorry to be a bit airy fairy, it's difficult when the FF is a couple of hundred miles away!
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Thomas,thomaslk wrote:... a pic is worth a hundred words:
rgds
Thomas
Is your anti-roll bar special in any way? (It looks shiny-new.)
The mounting arrangement looks different from other Int IIIs.
Yours is under the chassis structure, others appear to be bolted to the front end of the structure.
The reason I'm asking is I wonder if the uprated ADDCO bars some guys are ordering will fit all Interceptors.
Re: Interceptor VIN /Chassis Number Plate
I'm not sure if it has to do with model year or region (NADA-spec?) but at the Sauerland weekend I noticed one other Convertible also had this type anti-roll bar. So there must be 2 different ones out there. I haven't checked the parts manual. That might give some answers.
1973 Interceptor Mk. III
1976 Interceptor Mk. III Convertible
1976 Jensen GT
Jaguar E-type OTS
Triumph TR4A
1976 Interceptor Mk. III Convertible
1976 Jensen GT
Jaguar E-type OTS
Triumph TR4A
Re: Interceptor VIN /Chassis Number Plate
It might also explain why some set-ups are stiffer than others, as the effective arm lengths will be different.
Imagine, if the bar could be placed 3 feet in front of the present position, it would have almost no effect at all.
Imagine, if the bar could be placed 3 feet in front of the present position, it would have almost no effect at all.
Re: Interceptor VIN /Chassis Number Plate
Yes - i can confirm my car is NADA-spec (2211-1490) build date according to plaquard on B-post Dec 1974.
The car is pretty close to original condition (3POs, 33.500 mls, about 15 yrs in storage) and i am sure it is the original sway bar. I just replaced the rubber bushings and brackets. If anybody is interested in specific dimensions i am happy to provide measurements.
rgds
Thomas
The car is pretty close to original condition (3POs, 33.500 mls, about 15 yrs in storage) and i am sure it is the original sway bar. I just replaced the rubber bushings and brackets. If anybody is interested in specific dimensions i am happy to provide measurements.
rgds
Thomas
Int Mk III
2211-1490
2211-1490
Re: Interceptor VIN /Chassis Number Plate
Joel, are you out there? 8961 and 8965 are looking for you!
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1973 Interceptor Mk III
#140-8965
1973 Interceptor Mk III
#140-8965