1985 jayco finch 6 number welded on chassis??
Submitted: Wednesday, Feb 26, 2025 at 20:12
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Hi i have recently bought a 1985 Jayco finch and it hasn't been registered in a few years and because its a pre 1989 model it doesn't have a vin number or compliance plate, my issue is i am trying to get it re registered via Appling for a new vin number thru infrastructures, however this is becoming quite a challenge as i haven't any details about it and the only number i have is a 6 digit number that is welded on the chassis?? i know that the pre 1989 models came out with a 7 digit number welded on the chassis so wondering why this one is different? have contacted VicRoads and Jayco and they cant find any details with the number i supplied and the old reg plate only show a 1900,s caravan with no vin or chassis number? I'm at a loss and have no idea if I'm just wasting my time?? any help greatly appreciated..
Reply By: PeterInSa - Thursday, Feb 27, 2025 at 06:19
Thursday, Feb 27, 2025 at 06:19
If it was my Van, I would look carefully at the end of the 6 digit number, and I think I would see a very faint Number 1, or was it a capital I, I would re weld to make it more visible.
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Reply By: Mikee5 - Thursday, Feb 27, 2025 at 09:50
Thursday, Feb 27, 2025 at 09:50
I had a similar issue with no number at all. The guy doing the inspection got out his number punching kit and made up a number on
the spot. Problem solved.
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Reply By: tonysmc - Friday, Feb 28, 2025 at 11:02
Friday, Feb 28, 2025 at 11:02
I also had an vin stamped on at an inspection point however that was before the new ROVER system. I have seen compliance plates on early vans on the chassis underneath at the rear before, so worth a crawl around underneath and also inside?
I'd probably start by doing a REVS check with the rego number that you have (I always do one before buying) and that should hopefully give any past history and may give you a few more details?
Also when dealing with VicRoads, I would going to a VicRoads inspection point an ask them in person, as I have never had much luck getting the correct information over the phone with them.
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