Where is this VIN# found? There is a 1968 Mustang Fastback Project on Ebay and this is a Photo used to show the VIN#. Never seen one like this on a Mustang.
looks like right rear apron near hinge
Quote from: gt350shelb on November 09, 2018, 08:27:39 PM
looks like right rear apron near hinge
Does that look reverse stamped to you Phil? Tough to see on my phone. Even with my reading glasses on :o
Quote from: gt350shelb on November 09, 2018, 08:27:39 PM
looks like right rear apron near hinge
+1
Doesn't look reversed stamped to me.
Quote from: 69mach351w on November 09, 2018, 09:49:55 PM
Quote from: gt350shelb on November 09, 2018, 08:27:39 PM
looks like right rear apron near hinge
+1
Doesn't look reversed stamped to me.
Stamps look raised to me, guess I'll wait to see it on a bigger screen
image enlarged, looks to be stamped into the metal from above...
point taken.
Optical illusion - keep staring at it and blink your eyes - it will switch from one to the other.
Quote from: Bill on November 09, 2018, 09:25:05 PM
Quote from: gt350shelb on November 09, 2018, 08:27:39 PM
looks like right rear apron near hinge
Does that look reverse stamped to you Phil? Tough to see on my phone. Even with my reading glasses on :o
Thats why I posted it. It looks reversed stamped, like from the underside.
Quote from: 67350#1242 on November 10, 2018, 08:42:21 PM
Optical illusion - keep staring at it and blink your eyes - it will switch from one to the other.
The Digits have Shadows.
only in the ....
Looking at it on a larger screen, it does appear to be stamped incorrectly, from the bottom, raised, and not an optical illusion. Also notice the slight curvature of the VIN, hard to accomplish using the original stamping machine wouldn't you say?
(http://www.saacforum.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=3680.0;attach=11363;image)
vs a proper stamped vin
(http://www.heartlandlasercreations.com/images/Car%20Pages/P1010112.jpg)
For a potential buyer, the car in question requires a more hands on up close and personal approach. I personally would not buy it without seeing it in person first.
If you imagine the light source from the right it looks reverse stamped.
Imagine light source from the left and it looks correct.
Noticed this same effect many times on VIN photos - this one really is stamped from the top. It's a mind trick.
Which way is this one stamped?
These VIN's should be in that book, uh, what's it called? Those 3D eye puzzles :o
Quote from: Bill on November 11, 2018, 05:47:04 AM
"......Also notice the slight curvature of the VIN, hard to accomplish using the original stamping machine wouldn't you say?
many times closeup photos taken with a cell phone will have a misleading curvature. That might be happing here.
No way to tell anything without having a personal "eyes on" examination.
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