VIN help question on incorrect stamp

[thegreatjustino]

VIN is clearly U15NLDC9682

The C makes no sense

The N makes it a 289 which points to being a 1968, but the D build month could be a late '68 or very early '69.

I only have the frame, no glove box tag.

Marti Auto is closed down until the end of the month. I think they will be of help once they reopen.

Just curious if any of the VIN experts here have any suggestions for determining what this is supposed to be since the seventh character appears to be mis-stamped.

 

[THEBONE]

I'm not one of the VIN experts but I have a U14NLD with a Marti. April 1968 build.

 

[JGbronc]

One of two things happened here.

1. The C is actually supposed to be a 0 or 6, and the stamp was light or damaged. Could just be the pic but I can see the slight line of the curve of a 6.

2. It was stamped totally wrong, which isn’t uncommon at all.

Either way I’m confident you have a 68 frame. Have you located the VIN that is further back on the frame rail? What does that one say?

 

[okie4570]

Agree with above, I think it's a zero with a light stamp.

 

[Rumcustom]

When I zoom in on the pic I see it as a 6, made with a (probably) damaged stamp.

 

[Pops68]

I will play dummy on this one.....

IF you have a matching title, does it really matter if it isn't correct??

Title VIN = Frame VIN is all that really matters, isn't it??

Don't yell at me.;D


Pops

 

[73azbronco]

One of my vin characters is a zero on the title. But sure looks like an Oh on the frame.

 

[thegreatjustino]

I'm not one of the VIN experts but I have a U14NLD with a Marti. April 1968 build.

It's the sequential number after the D that determines the year. Mine is the letter C. It should be a number.

 

[thegreatjustino]

Either way I’m confident you have a 68 frame. Have you located the VIN that is further back on the frame rail? What does that one say?

Body is still on the frame, so I can't access that one. I too have been wondering what that one is stamped.

 

[thegreatjustino]

Agree with above, I think it's a zero with a light stamp.

I realize the VIN decoder on Broncohio has errors, but to my knowledge, there was never a "D0" number. The earliest D number was D12000.

 

[thegreatjustino]

I will play dummy on this one.....

IF you have a matching title, does it really matter if it isn't correct??

Title VIN = Frame VIN is all that really matters, isn't it??

Don't yell at me.;D


Pops

This has long been out of the system. The DMV guy I used put the number 8 in place of the C and now my paperwork says it's a 1969.

With the N engine code, it makes the Bronco a 289 from the factory. Since 1968 was the last year of the 289, it seems like the title saying it's a '69 is incorrect.

Does anyone have a very early 1969 with the N engine code for a 289 in 1969?

I really just want an accurate title and paperwork for what I have.

 

[okie4570]

I've never come across an N in a sequence of 69 numbers, or ever heard any discussion of a 289 creeping into the 69 model year. Didn't seem to be a phase out into 69 like vacuum wipers, windshield frame and hood latch were.

 

[thegreatjustino]

I've never come across an N in a sequence of 69 numbers, or ever heard any discussion of a 289 creeping into the 69 model year. Didn't seem to be a phase out into 69 like vacuum wipers, windshield frame and hood latch were.

I've never heard of a '69 with a 289 either.

Broncohio claims you could have a '69 with an N engine code though. Probably one of the many errors there. It also says you could have a '69 Roadster %)

 

[DirtDonk]

I've long thought that the 302 was a running change and that some early '69's had them.
I also thought we've discussed it here, but perhaps that was on one of the other forums.

Paul

 

[Rangerbj]

Does anyone know of the three VINs on a bronco, which one is more accurate?

I heard that the frame vin tops the others for importance especially with the authorities (DMV)

 

[Slowleak]

Does anyone know of the three VINs on a bronco, which one is more accurate?

I heard that the frame vin tops the others for importance especially with the authorities (DMV)

The vin stamped on the frame is used to title and register with the DMV. A glovebox warranty tag or door post sticker is easily changed and replacements can be legally purchased. They should never be used to verify legality.

 

[Rangerbj]

Thanks for the reply. Are the frame VINs accurate or do you see mistakes made on them very often?

 

[Viperwolf1]

I realize the VIN decoder on Broncohio has errors, but to my knowledge, there was never a "D0" number. The earliest D number was D12000.

There was. D00001 would have been made about Mar '68.

Thanks for the reply. Are the frame VINs accurate or do you see mistakes made on them very often?

All the time.

 

[sprdv1]

One of two things happened here.

1. The C is actually supposed to be a 0 or 6, and the stamp was light or damaged. Could just be the pic but I can see the slight line of the curve of a 6.

2. It was stamped totally wrong, which isn’t uncommon at all.

Either way I’m confident you have a 68 frame. Have you located the VIN that is further back on the frame rail? What does that one say?

I would think that's prob the issue as well... hard to say

 

[sprdv1]

I really just want an accurate title and paperwork for what I have.

don't blame ya brother....