Build Number

[AM400]

Does anyone know how to determine the build number of a Wedge from the chassis number? or is it a factory enquiry.

Andy.

[AM400]

Oh right! I've got the bible but never noticed the chassis numbers bit, I only tend to read the section relevant to the latest part breaking!

Cheers,

Andy.

[AM400]

Hi Steve,

The cars ok thanks, going to get it back on the rollers though because it feels like its underfueling a bit now since i last had it tuned to go to Bruntingthorpe, after that the spending stops until the new year..well on the big bits anyway!

Saw the SEAC looking very shiney in this months Sprint at Gang on the Green, You still terrorising the locals?


Andy.

[AM400]

Thanks Hans,

After consulting the bible it only gives dates of the changes to spec regarding chassis numbers, i want to know the build number of my car, so is Haans correct in the assumption of the last 3 digits??

Andy.

>> Edited by AM400 on Monday 15th September 19:56

[AM400]

broadside said:

Hope this helps. TVR had their own numbering system pre vin plates which came in around mid 1985. The 400SE should follow this system:- For example SA9DH28PXFBO19433 S = made in UK A = Less than 500 cars per annum 9 ? D= type of body DH drop head (FH fixed head) H = weight class 3001-4000lbs GVW 28 = Engine size 28=2.8 Ford v6 35=3.5 V8 40 = etc P = Fuel type (petrol) X = Vin verification check F = Manufacturing year F=1985 G=1986 etc B = Manufacturing plant B=Blackpool 019= International code, designating TVR 280 and 350 fhc and dh from TVR factory address 433 = sequential build number. I hope this answers your question. Remember that TVR were building the "S" at the same time as the 400, so the final 3 digits will not tell you exactly where abouts in wedge production your car actually sits. Nige' Nige'

Thanks,

Mine sort of fits that too, but the year of manufacture would make mine a 90 car and it its an 88 one of the first 15 made, so still puzzled!

Andy.