Hi folks. As has been mentioned, I have found a new home for my coach, and the customs documentation (going to the US from Canada) asks for a manufacturer's plate, usually located inside the driver's door Of course, the only thing that I can find is the VIN plate under the passenger side lid. Specifically they will be looking for month and year of manufacture on that plate.

Now I know we can decipher that information from the VIN. Is there some other location on the coach that it might also be? If you say "sticker inside/behind the glove box" then that is a no go, since any sticker that used to be there is long gone. Would it be acceptable (do you think) to use the VIN and a copy of interpreting the GMC VIN?

Thx.

OK Deb,

My suggestion:
Work with the plate under the right hood. You should have matching numbers both the build sheet in the glove compartment and at the driver's left elbow. All I can say here, is Good Luck.

Matt

OK Deb,

You are going to have to find a knowledgable customs agent that has experience with antique and classisc vehicles. Most will be looking for the modern 17 character vin that became standard in 1981. Before that, VINS were totally the province of the manufactures attitude. Some, like the old VW bugs, there were not even model year, just a serial number that only later included a model year and a body code.

My suggestion:
Work with the plate under the right hood. You should have matching numbers both the build sheet in the glove compartment and at the driver's left elbow. All I can say here, is Good Luck.

Matt

Using " Forum search" (upper right corner) serial number frame, found this:

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/miscellaneous-bryant-stuff/p31482-coachmen-vin-or-frame.html

I checked mine and sure enough...it's there!!

My 1977 Kingsley has a manufacturers plate to the left of the door opening just below the belt line. Actually 3 plates. One is a manufacturer compliance plate certifying the electrical, plumbing and heating to ANSI standards. The next one is a GMC builders plate with the serial #, plan approval # and manufacturers date. The bottom plate is faded and illegible. I took a picture I can send by email if your interested. I also have the usual plate on the passenger side under the hood and the glove box build sheet.

Using " Forum search" (upper right corner) serial number frame, found this:

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/miscellaneous-bryant-stuff/p31482-coachmen-vin-or-frame.html

I checked mine and sure enough...it's there!!

Deb,

There are a number of "identification" tags, plates, stickers on a GMC MH, each has a specific purpose. Many of the suggestions here pretty much confuse the issue you need to address. The embossed VIN/TZE tag behind the pass access door is the "official" ID of a GMC MH. The glove box sticker supports this and provides additional detail as to options, dates model, etc. The frame stamping is on the driver side under the "sink window" on a 26', stamped up side down about 2" from the top of the frame (a picture is someplace in my wbryant photos).
Good luck,
Bill

When I imported my 1975 Palm Beach from Rochester NY to Niagara Falls Canada almost 5 years ago, I was stressed about various documentation. I just followed the USA rules re: paperwork and numbers. Made sure everything was properly completed with no omissions. When I arrived at USA customs at the allotted time, it took all of 5 minutes He reviewed the paperwork peeked out the office window and stamped the documents to present to Canada Customs. I was told and expected that they would physically inspect the coach VIN etc. Didn't happen.

When I got to the Canadian side they just wanted the taxes and took a 1-2 minute peek inside out of interest of the coach itself. No VIN checks etc. They just accepted the paperwork.
I was amazed how easy it was....It is probably the same going the other way CA to USA. Just make sure they have all the paper work filled in with no gaps. Also the allotted time must be set up in advance at US Customs or it won't go very smoothly.

Temporary plates and proof of insurance are a must in either direction. Good Luck