[djpateman]

Originally Posted by Lane.Adams

Thanks everyone! So, is there anyway to track down the original VIN number? Using the Body number, engine number, transmission number or all of the above?

I also read that there could be a number under the carpet, next to the shifter (tunnel?), that is 10 digits and very similar to the VIN...

The tunnel # is on the top of the tunnel along the left edge of the opening for the gearshift coupler cover. This is only on the Karmann bodied cars; look for a Karmann paint badge. Given all of the numbers you can find I may be able to estimate the VIN range. If that range is small enough, then the factory may be willing to check the files to find the exact VIN; that is a long shot however.
Dave