Did most Tercel's originally have the VIN numbers engraved on all the windows? I just noticed that on my 1983 Tercel, it has the numbers still engraved on every window.
How about yours?
VIN Numbers on all the windows
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Re: VIN Numbers on all the windows
Mine hasn't. Maybe a previous owner had it done in case the car gets stolen.
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Re: VIN Numbers on all the windows
I have not noticed, though that seems a costly thing to do on a production car. I doubt that is normal. can you post a picture? I would be interested to see what it looks like and compare it with my own Tercels.
Most of the windshields on all cars this vintage around here do not have the original windshield glass, too many gravel roads do them in.
Most of the windshields on all cars this vintage around here do not have the original windshield glass, too many gravel roads do them in.
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Re: VIN Numbers on all the windows
Here are some photos of what I mean. VIN numbers etched/engraved into all windows.
Maybe (just guessing) Toyota might have done this as an option???
Maybe (just guessing) Toyota might have done this as an option???
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Re: VIN Numbers on all the windows
Hmmm - not on any of '86 Goldie's windows - just a note describing the type (?) of glass installed.
I don't recall it being an option in late '82 when I bought the '83 SR5 - 'course, that was over 34 years ago ...
Tom M.
I don't recall it being an option in late '82 when I bought the '83 SR5 - 'course, that was over 34 years ago ...
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Re: VIN Numbers on all the windows
I'm amazed because I still have the original windshield. Most cars would have been replaced by now.
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Re: VIN Numbers on all the windows
I have never seen that on any Tercel, or even any other Toyota for that matter. I have owned dozens, and have seen hundreds. Must be an aftermarket service.
Once people have a car stolen, or even broken into, some of them tend to go overboard with "protective" measures.
Once people have a car stolen, or even broken into, some of them tend to go overboard with "protective" measures.
'87 Tercel 4wd SR5 (current engine swap project)
'84 Tercel 4wd (daily driver, with on going mods)
'92 Mazda MPV 4wd (wife's daily driver)
'85 Tercel 4wd DLX auto(daughter's daily driver)
'01 Honda Civic (other daughter's daily driver)
'84 Tercel 4wd (daily driver, with on going mods)
'92 Mazda MPV 4wd (wife's daily driver)
'85 Tercel 4wd DLX auto(daughter's daily driver)
'01 Honda Civic (other daughter's daily driver)
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Re: VIN Numbers on all the windows
VIN etching is a theft deterrent. I hadn't heard of it before but some quick Google research brought up info like this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VIN_etching
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Re: VIN Numbers on all the windows
Ace is correct, it's an identifcation number incase of theft. My '83 Tercel 4WD SR-5 that I bought from Texas has it etched in all the glass.