VIN number for the 88 5.0 motor

[pott4069]

I just went through the grooling state of FL inspection. The most time consumed was proving the motor and trans wasn't stolen. To do that I had to show the VIN for the motor. Not an easy task if you don't know where to look. Well, to make it easier on all of you FFR builders, it's behind the starter. Just pull the starter once you have the inspector there, and there it is.

[Mustang Man]

Sorry to hear you went through inspection, because it is completely unnecessary for Florida titling and registration!

Also, the VIN (the last eight digits actually) are stamped into the machined pad at the back of the block just aft of the intake manifold gasket surface. The number cast into the block by the starter is simply the engineering code for the block casting (E6OE-A for example). The VIN at the top rear of the block would actually be something like "LF149661" (which is the last eight of the VIN on my daily driver Fox Mustang). :cool:

Just goes to show you how little the DMV inspectors know (and DMV in general) know... sigh...

Mark

[skullandbones]

Sorry to hear you went through inspection, because it is completely unnecessary for Florida titling and registration!

Also, the VIN (the last eight digits actually) are stamped into the machined pad at the back of the block just aft of the intake manifold gasket surface. The number cast into the block by the starter is simply the engineering code for the block casting (E6OE-A for example). The VIN at the top rear of the block would actually be something like "LF149661" (which is the last eight of the VIN on my daily driver Fox Mustang). :cool:

Just goes to show you how little the DMV inspectors know (and DMV in general) know... sigh...

Mark

Amen to that! I don't have bad feelings for the folks at my DMV. I didn't meet one person who was difficult or unfriendly. However, the process is "broken" when it comes to any semblance of efficiency. I spent several hours longer than necessary and had my roadster inspected twice over a two day period. I basically guided them and myself through the inspection. The two main take aways were the obligatory glance at the engine to identify the VIN (no way they would have seen it) and the question by the first inspector, " is that a coupe."? No kidding!!! Don't expect the process to go easily anywhere you go unless you go to an inspection station that does these on a regular basis. JMO, WEK.