Re: 1956 clipper

Posted by Brian Wilson On 2020/4/11 21:24:33

Hello Dave

Hope the Easter Bunny came to your place. Maybe still on the way, given the time difference.

Doctors say chocolate is good for you. Who am I to argue?

Registration documents in Australia offer the option of chassis or VIN number, hence the odd nomenclature. The vehicle plate on this car is in the usual location - left hand front door jamb looking forward - despite being a right hand drive car.

Engine numbers are part of the registration details here, so a change of engine has to be notified to the registration authority and the new number recorded. For older cars with no VIN number, a chassis number is also required. This does not mean the car actually has a number on the chassis (or even has a chassis), just that it's pre-VIN. Sometimes an inspection is required following an engine change to ensure everything is in order, before the change is approved.

I will ferret around under the car for any other (eg Utica) engine number/s.

Cheers

Brian

PS Had a quick look for other engine numbers. There's nothing else at the front of the block as shown in the pic at Engine Serial Number Reference on this site. The number stamped at the front of the block looks like an afterthought, but would have been required for registration here. No sign of any other number ever having been stamped there. I can't see the lower part of the engine because of the pressed metal shield underneath. Will try using a mirror down the side in the engine bay, when I find a suitable one. BW