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Rein Zwolsman
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Username: car_lover_all

Post Number: 4
Registered: 08-2019
Posted on Monday, 22 March, 2021 - 06:43:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP

The top of the radiator grille contains a 4 digit number. I wonder if this originally should be the same as the body number. My S1 has a different number. Thanks for your reply.
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David Hughes
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Username: wedcar

Post Number: 121
Registered: 07-2004
Posted on Monday, 22 March, 2021 - 16:42:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP

Hi Rein
There is a widely held belief that the number on the grille was related to the person/craftsman that made it.
I am happy to be corrected by someone with more knowledge.
Regards
David
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David Hughes
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Username: wedcar

Post Number: 122
Registered: 07-2004
Posted on Monday, 22 March, 2021 - 16:59:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP

Rein - Please see this video:

https://youtu.be/wiXSlWfcaHg

Describes the radiator grille build, towards the end describes the maker adding his mark
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Rein Zwolsman
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Username: car_lover_all

Post Number: 5
Registered: 08-2019
Posted on Monday, 22 March, 2021 - 23:50:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP

David,
Impressive video. Thanks for sharing. It means probably the grille is still original.
After stripping of the S1 for a bare metal respray did found the body number also on both halfs of the bonnet top and on the inside with pencil on the wood panels. Maybe there are more places which I am not aware of.

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