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[S pack]

Hey guys.

Not sure if this is the correct way to find out some info on a LJ 2 Door.

Body ID tag has:
MODEL - LJ82911
BODY No - 295494B 
TRIM - 1870 50X
PAINT 567- 15337
TOP (blank)

Compliance plate has:
BLJ5588B

11/73

Body number matches the compliance tag number.

I`m trying to determine if a GTR.

Any info would be appreciated

 

Thanks

The VIN tag and the Body ID Plate belong with each other and came from a Brisbane built GTR completed on the 12/10/1973.

You are missing one digit from the Chassis number however I don't believe it will make any difference to the result that the GTR VIN tag and Body ID Plate do not belong with that 11/73

chassis number.
 

Edited by S pack, 14 September 2021 - 09:06 PM.

[S pack]

Correction.
You didn't mention a VIN tag. The Body ID Tag is from a 10/73 GTR.
You said the number on the Compliance plate matches the chassis number stamped into the body sheet metal so the 11/73 compliance plate belongs with the body shell.

[S pack]

The Body tag is from a GTR but it does not belong with that chassis number or that body shell. There is a high probability BLJ55888B is a Torana S that has been done up to look like a GTR and fitted with a GTR body identification tag.

Edited by S pack, 15 September 2021 - 07:33 AM.

[S pack]

Definitely a B.

[S pack]

Isn`t that good news!

Could the last letter in the chassis number be "P" my bad eyesight?

How do I identify it`s real identity if possible

 

Thanks

If you can carefully remove the Compliance plate from the upper dash panel there should be four or 5 numbers written on the back in texta. Be careful not to touch and accidentally wipe it off.

This number is the last portion of the body number (not to be confused with the chassis number stamped into the left hand wheelhouse panel).

The PSN for your LJ should be able to be tracked down from this texta body number if it is legible.

 

Edited by S pack, 15 September 2021 - 08:32 AM.

[S pack]

Bugger. In that case you may as well just consider it a Torana S until proven otherwise.

[bat 53]

The gurus know the stuff to look for under the bonnet and boot

So yes it can be identified if you're willing to show your hand

no worries dotto , not for me , was asked a question by a mate of a mate

[dattoman]

I was asked the same this week

 

Sable ?

[bat 53]

no worries neil 

he never mention what car 

[S pack]

Hi All,

 

I'm interested to find out some info / history regarding my LC GTR, any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

VIN # - Missing - is it possible to get a new VIN Plate made?

 

MODEL # LC82911M

BODY # 20683B

TRIM # 1808   40V

PAINT# 567 12190

 

5/71

LC54572B

 

Cheers

Your chassis number should be LC 34572B for a 5/71 Brisbane car.
Paint is Silver Mist Metallic with black vinyl interior.

 

It is possible to get reproduction tags made but the legality of them is entirely another matter. Best not to venture down that path as repro tags just cast a huge shadow over the authenticity of a car.

Edited by S pack, 27 September 2021 - 01:42 PM.

[S pack]

If you have the original logbook or some other documentation that proves definitively the identity of the car then the missing VIN tag may not be that much of an issue.

That said the value is likely to be affected because of the missing tag but that's just the way it is.

 

Do you know the VIN number for your car?

[Baz LJ]

is there a register or way to determine my original paint colour? my body id tag is missing, had bonnet pin straight thru that spot, got the other 2 tags still. 

 

barry verified my other 2 tags (jp, psn, vin, chassis number, dealer, dates etc) through the vin disc a long time ago, 

 

but is there any other or new improved info on how i can find some written evidence of the original paint and trim details? 

 

any help appreciated 

 

05/72 adelaide lj

[JohnoG]

Hi All,

Looking for some info on my LJ.

 

It's meant to be an XU-1.

It's original colour was Purr Pull and built in Brisbane.

Unfortunately the engine is not the original.  Last I heard the engine was in an EH but I don't have the number :(.

Also at the passenger side rear of the car is a threaded nut inside the subframe, does anybody know what that may be for?  Dual exhaust maybe??

 

4/73  BLJ33178B which matches the stamped number in the engine bay.

VIN # 8D11PCH272414J

 

MODEL:  LJ82911

BODY:  21658B

TRIM:  1856 50X

PAINT:  568 15347

ENG:  XU1

RR AXLE: G95

 

Cheers

[meanmachine72]

built 2/4/73 JP 314619 sold dealer 543

[JohnoG]

built 2/4/73 JP 314619 sold dealer 543

Thanks Jono.  I'm hoping that's about my car. Cheers

[S pack]

Thanks Jono.  I'm hoping that's about my car. Cheers

Yes Jonno is talking about your XU1.

[S pack]

Dean, you are right to be suspicious.

The VIN Tag and the Body ID Plate are off a Pagewood (Sydney) assembled GTR completed on the 16/01/1970.

The Compliance Plate and the chassis number are from an 8/71 Acacia Ridge built Torana which may or may not be an 82911 model.

Pagewood ceased assembly of LC Torana (using Acacia Ridge built bodies) in late July 1970.

If you are looking for a matching numbers GTR then walk away from this one.

Edited by S pack, 16 October 2021 - 04:58 PM.