>Hi gang --- seems there's some problem with my VIN. According to VW Canada
>it is
>not valid --- they are very unhelpful as to details as to why.

When I was importing my Vanagon into Ireland, the VIN plate on the dash
wasn't good enough. I had to locate the one on the chassis.

> The archives tell me that the VIN is
>also on the fram "in back of the frame beam behind the right front wheel".
>Can
>anyone amplify on this location and also what I'm looking for?

This is correct. You may have to dig through some dirt, but it's there!

>Are the
>numbers
>stamped in the steel (and rusty) or on a metal plate etc.

Stamped onto the steel, but should be legible.

Pete C

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