Scarlett O'Hara Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 Would it be typical to get no results on a free online VIN check on an '80s vintage Toy motorhome? Just "checking", Scarlett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 I'm not sure if I've ever tried an '80s VIN, but IIRC, it's either worked or told me it was an invalid VIN. Have you tried more than 1 checker? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred heath Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 VIN's were not standardized until 1981 (17 digit). Toyota used a metal plate with the chassis serial number stamped on it. It will usually start with the letters RN. This plate is attached to the drivers side inner fender close to the front. Manufacturers then sometimes assigned their own vehicle ID label on the inside of the coach. Try to find an old registration. That will help. If not available go by the chassis plate on the fender. A Toyota dealer parts department can tell you the year based on the chassis ID. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett O'Hara Posted April 5, 2017 Author Share Posted April 5, 2017 Thanks gentlemen, Yes, I tried two different VIN check sites. Same for both. No big deal, yet anyway. The VIN # is offered on the listing for the little '84 Shasta Toy I am (possibly) soon to have a look at in person. Since it was in the ad I just figured I would give it a go. Scarlett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 VIN worked for me: https://www.decodethis.com/vin/JT5RN55D7E5022052 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett O'Hara Posted April 5, 2017 Author Share Posted April 5, 2017 17 minutes ago, Derek up North said: VIN worked for me: https://www.decodethis.com/vin/JT5RN55D7E5022052 Derek, U R AWESOME! Just another piece of the puzzle... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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