Missing VIN from 1989 MKIII

Busted Knuckles · 08-30-2008, 01:37 AM

I've been told that the VIN number is really hard to read on these Supras. My emissions guy tried to read it, but settled for the VIN on the inside of the door. It also had a barcode, so the scanner read it right in. My car also has VIN numbers on the windows (etched for anti-theft). I understand there are two more locations on the car for it, one of them being hidden by the manufacturer and known only to law enforcement.

SupraSleuth · 09-14-2008, 08:57 PM

The VIN plate on the dash, just below the windshield was quite easy to read; I remember looking at it on several occasions when I needed to get my VIN for insurance and other purposes. But now that plate is definitely gone. Either if fell off, or someone removed it. In addition, I now see 2 rivits with "Toyota" overwritten in the rectangular area where the VIN plate was once affixed. This was described in an early post so I must assume that this vehicle also has a missing VIN plate.

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08-30-2008, 01:37 AM	#1
Busted Knuckles 12psi boost Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 300	I've been told that the VIN number is really hard to read on these Supras. My emissions guy tried to read it, but settled for the VIN on the inside of the door. It also had a barcode, so the scanner read it right in. My car also has VIN numbers on the windows (etched for anti-theft). I understand there are two more locations on the car for it, one of them being hidden by the manufacturer and known only to law enforcement.

09-14-2008, 08:57 PM	#2
SupraSleuth Stock Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: USA Posts: 9	The VIN plate on the dash, just below the windshield was quite easy to read; I remember looking at it on several occasions when I needed to get my VIN for insurance and other purposes. But now that plate is definitely gone. Either if fell off, or someone removed it. In addition, I now see 2 rivits with "Toyota" overwritten in the rectangular area where the VIN plate was once affixed. This was described in an early post so I must assume that this vehicle also has a missing VIN plate.