Mike, I don't think there were any 9000 number VINs; at least, I don't think I've ever seen one. I think these are some of the VINs lost in sequence during the switch from 1981 to 1982 production. Can anyone else confirm this?? As far as the original question about the hoods, the small logos only came from the factory on the completely flat hoods. --That is, the hoods with no relief lines or gas flap. As far as those that have reported their cars have a small logo on a "non-flat" hood... well, a lot can happen in 23 years. Jake Driving 1063 ----- Original Message ----- From: "ronin5030" <yahoo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Monday, May 31, 2004 10:09 AM Subject: [DML] Re: Hood emblem what year? > side marker lens and on the fiberglass inside I could see the number > 9503. I am wondering if that was the original vin # which was changed > when the Metric instrument cluster was installed. > To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/