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I'm sure this question has been covered before but......I'm looking at a 67 Shelby GT500, 4-speed. I'd like to know more specifically the VIN location on the transmission? Passenger side, drivers side, top, bottom etc. Thanks in advance.
Question: which / when were the transmission stamping pads machined (smooth) versus cast (rough)?
That has been a long deep discussion IMHO and may or may not be tied to when the car was built. Of course machined/ground surface can always be a clue that it may be a restamp even if it was originally done that way ;) There are compression tests that can be done to determine if there is another/different stamping in the metal on the pad but not that easy to do Still seeking clues and examples from other car lines built on the same line at San Jose for comparison Of course checking a transmission would also include the documenting of the casting date found on the main case also
and the transmission tag riveted on the side which would have the model and sequential number for that specific transmission relative to others in cars from the same DSO.
The Ford VIN can be found under the Shelby Plate and under the fender in this area. On the Apron passenger side there is also the Shelby Vin near the shock tower.