[DeTomaso] California engine swap exemption question

[MikeLDrew at aol.com]

In a message dated 12/19/10 12 30 56, doug351c at gmail.com writes:


> Where is the build date located?  The body service # is 51308
> 

You can decode the characters of the VIN.   That tells you the month and 
year the chassis was laid down.   The car's completion date is normally the 
following month, and is stamped on the white plastic tag riveted to the 
driver's side doorjamb.

Mike