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Discussion in '365 GT4 2+2/400/412' started by 2006scinta, Jan 28, 2014.

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  1. 2006scinta

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    #1 2006scinta, Jan 28, 2014
    Does anyone know how to find out what year a 400i is from the vin#.
    I have a chassis that I'm using for a project that I need calipers for and I don't know the year.
    I do have the vin on the chassis and the metal tags.
    Thanks.
     
  2. Ashman

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    #2 Ashman, Jan 28, 2014
    I doubt that there is an official register of cutoff s/n's for years and most 400is seem to be described by year of manufacture, not a model year in the U.S., since they were never imported officially.

    Having said that, the first 1979 400i was either 27075 (according to Ferrari Market Letter) or 27978 (Cavallino) which kicked off the series 1 that ran until 42705, which was the first series 2 400i with the hydraulic self leveling rear suspension in the 1982/83 time frame. I don't think that the calipers changed at all between series 1 and series 2 but I will defer to some of the experts on here.

    The last 400i was produced in February 1985 and has been reported as 55523.

    Hope this helps.
     
  3. BigTex

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    #3 BigTex, Jan 28, 2014
    If you register the VIN at the Factory Owners site they'll confirm build details, (colors) IIRC including the date?

    I wouldn't mention 'the project'...LOL!
     
  4. Ashman

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    #4 Ashman, Jan 28, 2014
    Great idea, Tex! I registered my car so long ago I forgot that they do that. I found out my car was built in April 1983,
     
  5. BigTex

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    #5 BigTex, Jan 28, 2014
    Still have the occasional lucid thought......
     
  6. BigTex

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    #6 BigTex, Jan 28, 2014
    But then they will know where he is, and come around snooping! :D
     
  7. blkprlz

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    #7 blkprlz, Jan 28, 2014
    Would Maranello Concessonaires be of any help?
     
  8. dinopaul

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    #8 dinopaul, Jan 29, 2014
    Give us your VIN and we should be able to answer you
     
  9. blkprlz

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    #9 blkprlz, Jan 30, 2014
    As it turns out, I went into the details of the 400i after logging in to Ferrari.com, they show that the 1st 400i Series 1 was #26667 & the last 400i Series 2 was #55421.

    So now there are 3 sets of #'s out there, I'm thinking factory takes precedent :confused:
     
  10. 134282

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    #10 134282, Feb 1, 2014
    What's the chassis number? Can you post it, or send it via PM?


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