Brazilian Kombi chassis number question

[vdubtom]

I know there's another thread somewhere on here relating to Chassis numbers on Brazilian buses, however I've lost it and don't quite remember seeing the info I need!

I have a 1961 11 window Brazilian Kombi that I've just imported, and am now going through the delightful process of getting it registered. I have a question relating to the chassis number location. Mine has it's 5 digit number stamped in the area to the right of the engine, which in itself is fine, however there doesn't appear to be any other vin plate or number anywhere else on the vehicle (apart from the engine number).

As this is a very early Brazilian bus, I'm aware that records kept back then (and subsequently) were not nearly as good as the Germans, however could this be correct that I only have the number stamped in the engine bay or should there be a vin plate somewhere else too?? Any insight from those more experienced with Brazilian Kombi history most welcome!

[james309]

Have you looked for a plate on the bulkhead and a chassis plate in the engine bay ?



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[vdubtom]

Yeah I’ve looked but can’t see anything else. I’m thinking as it’s such an early vehicle it’s either never been there or been lost....the number stamped into the panel to the right of the engine matches up with the original Brazilian registration documents etc....

[Woodwoody33]

Hi guys I’m looking forward to getting know a few of you on here hopefully ...I’m not new to old vbubs and have a couple of early bays and a custom roof chop beetle that I’ve shown at the shows but this is my first splitty...Brazilian 15 window..bought 2 years ago and spent the last two years slowly fixing it up now I’ve just tried to register it with DVLA but since I bought it I’ve lost the paperwork to register it! They have the nova from HMRC and I have MOTed it from the VIN but there saying I need original docs to get the year else it goes on a Q plate!! They said the only other thing they would accept is a letter from an owners club? Can anyone help or point me in the right direction!? Cheers guys.