Help decode these for me!

Discussion in 'General Maverick/Comet' started by rdog348, Apr 30, 2013.

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  1. Krazy Comet

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    With the sticker and VIN being exactly 100 different, I'd say those chances were near zero...

    Vin: 1K93L111033
    Sticker: 1K92T111133
     
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    kboldin Alain De Cadenet Has My Job!

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    Plus you couldn’t hide it, I've never seen a clean one, some are better than others but they are all a mess and what I call (hazardous to your health). I don't know the technical term mid-shell clip?
     
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    Kbolden, have you ever seen one? I have owned several never a problem even flipped one and no failure of the clip
     
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    kboldin Alain De Cadenet Has My Job!

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    Let me make sure I understand this correctly, I have seen shells butt welded and reinforced mid-shell, some closer to the a-pillar and some closer to the c-pillar. If this is what we are talking about, yes, I have seen a few of them. I worked in the industry when I was younger and I can tell you first hand (IMHO) I wouldn’t buy or own any of them.

    Now, if we are talking the front clip past (in front of) the a-pillar, seam welded into the frame rails or full tube, then that’s whole different story…

    Although we all have different experiences, that’s my personal preferences and I’m sticking to them!
     
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  5. Craig Selvey

    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    Not a clip job. The data sticker on a 2-door is stuck on the door jamb. The data sticker on a 4-door is stuck to a metal plate, then the metal plate is rivited directly to the front driver's door.
     
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