The car will be "dipped" so if it there it will show up , Im sure Im just missing it due to a repaint. Thank guys !!!

No. VIN number is always on the drivers side, whether its LHD or RHD.

Sorry Alan, just want to clarify this. I thought it was always on the right?

edit: Looking at jcakboxxx's picture it seems so. That's interesting!

Mine is on the left and the stamping is larger. But it's a US 280Z so maybe I don't belong in this thread.

Sorry Alan, just want to clarify this. I thought it was always on the right?

edit: Looking at jcakboxxx's picture it seems so. That's interesting!

Alfadog,

Yes - to clarify: On most first-generation models, the stamp in the firewall sheetmetal was always above the Master Vac and clutch MC whether the car was LHD or RHD. So looking into the engine bay from the front of the car, the VIN stamp is to the left on an RHD car, and to the right on an LHD car.

I've seen LHD-to-RHD conversions that left the VIN number in its original position, which can make some people do a double-take. 'Big Sam' is a good example of this.

Mine is on the left and the stamping is larger. But it's a US 280Z so maybe I don't belong in this thread.

Stephen, you most certainly DO belong on this thread. I for one didn't know that the firewall stamp on the '280Z' model was on the left side of the firewall. I'll make a mental note to remember that.

I learn something new about these cars every day.........

Cheers,

Alan T.

Alan, when I say 'left' I mean as viewed from the drivers seat.

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Thank heavens for that. You had me going for a minute there..........