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vin problem?
i just bought my 80' 928....my first 3 numbers of my vin are 92A, not 928...... i cant find any books or anyone who can tell me what it stands for or y its like that...need help anyone know???
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03-31-2011, 12:14 PM
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1981 Porsche 928 "Euro" Auto Gunsmoke Metallic Flat - Black Interior 1983 Porsche 928S "US" Auto Light Bronze (Copper) Metallic - Brown Interior **SOLD** 
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03-31-2011, 12:32 PM
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the car is outside covered in many layers,then with a cover.....vin# is 92A0810177.whats the deal?
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03-31-2011, 12:54 PM
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That's the chassis numbering system for the early car.
Its for a 1980 USA car. Why would you think the first numbers should be 928?
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03-31-2011, 01:13 PM
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its what ive been told,that the 'a' was weird and should be '8',had no clue thats y i asked...thanks
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03-31-2011, 01:24 PM
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is it also normal for the spare tire to read 11/78 and the door jamb sticker says 9/79 and my title says 80?
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03-31-2011, 01:26 PM
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Quote from Landsharkoz - Home of the Porsche 928 In Australia
For those early cars which pre-date Porsche model year 1981: Example: 9289100870 928 = type, 9 = 1979[A = 1980), 1 = 4.5ltr [2 in USA, Japan], 0 = coupe body style and (0)870 = serial number in that year |
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03-31-2011, 01:54 PM
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^^ nice reference!
Yes. The model year 1980 starts getting produced before 1980. In this case, approximately August of the preceding year. True for most cars. How about some pictures, that will allow folks to give you more ideas and information!
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03-31-2011, 02:25 PM
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i only have two pics of it right now
  she sat for 5 years and i plucked her off craigslist, local car all original 93k runs like a champ,no smoke or leaks,i got lucky i think,starting on body work next. |
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03-31-2011, 06:44 PM
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Is it the pic or do you have a giant rear tire? See if you still feel "lucky" in 6 months.. 928's can elicit feeling you don't quite understand.. have fun
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03-31-2011, 06:52 PM
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yeah no ****! she is all there and not too bad so far, i have no pos. power to my fuel pump right now cause the dumb **** whom i got it from tryed to jump relays to get her going,and it was only a bad ground wire off the battery....very pissed!
gotta redo the two he screwed with..and i have no garage to really dig in? |
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03-31-2011, 06:59 PM
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he put over sized tires on it......no clue! getn new ones later on
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03-31-2011, 07:00 PM
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I've run good used tires on my Euro for awhile. Get the correct size for those Phone Dials. Are they 16's? If so, should be 225/50/16 all around.
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03-31-2011, 07:49 PM
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i have a close buddy that owns a used tire shop,good rubber is going back on her,but not for a while, ive replaced the right rear so far $20 bucks
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03-31-2011, 08:31 PM
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i think i have more options on the car than i should, added when ordered? i know anyone can put options on cars when purchased but putting 's' options on a base automatic? cant find 1 that looks like it anywhere! my pics are bad....
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03-31-2011, 08:42 PM
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More numerical ID stuff for early cars.
Chassis number format matches what you were originally calling VIN. (I didn't realize the vin number was different, as pointed out by the gentleman with the 78 car) 
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03-31-2011, 10:54 PM
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thanks for all the help!
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04-01-2011, 06:01 AM
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I just found another Porsche with a serial number starting with 92A. This Porsche is going to be auctioned off on Saturday here in Alberta. The serial number is 92A0810323.
 This serial number is almost identical to nuts4porsche - maybe there is another code that is different from the standard. STRANGE! |
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04-14-2011, 10:04 PM
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Looks like serial numbers starting with 92A are valid. Landseer you were correct that the chassis number and VIN are the same.
Here is part of a table I found on the Porsche 928 France website (http://www.clubporsche928.fr). Year No. Start End Market 1978 928810 1 2646 RDM 1978 928820 1 1139 USA+Canada 1978 928820 9501 9575 Japon 1979 928910 1 3059 RDM 1979 928920 1 2285 USA+Canada 1979 928920 9501 9623 Japon 1980 92A080 1 1192 RDM 1980 92A081 1 1649 USA+Canada 1980 92A082 1 1466 Japon Not all early serial numbers start with 928. Learn something every day! |
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04-14-2011, 11:29 PM
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Are both front fenders without sidemarker lights on nuts4porsche's car?
Its an 80 USA automatic by VIN. Looks like the DS fender has no lights?
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05-02-2011, 02:12 AM
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BROWN BOMB-sold
1981 porsche 928
1989 porsche 944
1978 Porsche 928
1988 Porsche 951
