VIN locations for 1959 Opel Rekord Olympia

d2_willys · 10-07-2007

I have a 1959 Opel Rekord Olympia that has a Texas title with VIN. When I purchased the car the VIN placard was missing and the seller said that it was lost when the car was repainted. I have a new placard and would like to mount it, but am not sure where it goes under the hood.

Also I need to get the VIN verified and was told by local motor vehicles that usually there is another location on the car that has the VIN.

Does anyone know of such a location, such as on the frame or engine?

1960 olympia · 10-09-2007

Here is where the tag (with chassis #) on my 60 olympia caravan is. The owners manual says that "The chassis number is electrically engraved on the right side of the dash just above the battery"-"The model identification plate is located on the right side of the baffle plate and is readily accessible." and "The engine number is stamped on the right side of the crankcase" HTH

d2_willys · 10-09-2007

Thanks for the information. I will check out the locations for the id numbers.

Another question: Do you know where I can get the round parking light lenses mounted between the directional signals and the grille?

anastosmotors · 10-09-2007

I buy parts from Marten for my 1959 rekord .
His email is marten ostlund@yahoo.se
You can have your parts in a week or two.

Pete

d2_willys · 10-10-2007

Pete: I will check marten out. Thanks

marcusschaper · 03-17-2008

The VIN is typically gone. They used an engraving process that barely scratched the surface. A little rust or a new paintjob and it is gone. There is a Dutch dealer who reproduces the aluminum tags screwed to the body. I don't remember the name off-hand, but he has a website and also makes timing gears and pre-war parts. Questions? Please contact me through my website: marcusschaper.de - I rarely visit this forum. Marcus

Gary · 03-18-2008

Originally Posted by marcusschaper

Questions? Please contact me through my website: marcusschaper.de - I rarely visit this forum. Marcus

Well, Marcus, you need to stop by more frequently and share your Olympia Rekord knowledge.

Just kidding. Marcus has a lot of info on the Rekords on his web site: Marcus Schaper's Website - Home

10-07-2007	#1 (permalink)
d2_willys Opeler Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 4	Unanswered: VIN locations for 1959 Opel Rekord Olympia I have a 1959 Opel Rekord Olympia that has a Texas title with VIN. When I purchased the car the VIN placard was missing and the seller said that it was lost when the car was repainted. I have a new placard and would like to mount it, but am not sure where it goes under the hood. Also I need to get the VIN verified and was told by local motor vehicles that usually there is another location on the car that has the VIN. Does anyone know of such a location, such as on the frame or engine?

10-09-2007	#3 (permalink)
d2_willys Opeler Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 4	thanks again Thanks for the information. I will check out the locations for the id numbers. Another question: Do you know where I can get the round parking light lenses mounted between the directional signals and the grille?

10-09-2007	#4 (permalink)
anastosmotors Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: kenosha, wi Posts: 379 Provided Answers: 1	1959 rekord I buy parts from Marten for my 1959 rekord . His email is marten ostlund@yahoo.se You can have your parts in a week or two. Pete __________________ * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Pete Anastopoulos www.anastosmotors.com info@anastosmotors.com * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

10-10-2007	#5 (permalink)
d2_willys Opeler Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 4	thanks Pete: I will check marten out. Thanks

03-17-2008	#6 (permalink)
marcusschaper Opeler Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: College Park, MD Posts: 13	VIN location and tags The VIN is typically gone. They used an engraving process that barely scratched the surface. A little rust or a new paintjob and it is gone. There is a Dutch dealer who reproduces the aluminum tags screwed to the body. I don't remember the name off-hand, but he has a website and also makes timing gears and pre-war parts. Questions? Please contact me through my website: marcusschaper.de - I rarely visit this forum. Marcus

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