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Originally Posted by FoxChassis
The document you found is something I created to try to figure out and list E-plate numbers for CHPs. It's not complete, it's a work in progress. The idea to cross check E-plates and VINs was not mine but I ran with. The idea and the additional work I have done in that document has helped us figure out E-plate numbers for some CHPs.
Here is the direct link: http://foxchassis.com/files/SSP/CASmogCertificates.xlsx
I have a bunch of other documents in the parent directory: http://foxchassis.com/files/SSP/
If you are certain that your CHP's unit number was #9186 then the original E-plate was probably E389186, and not E899186. Reason why you didn't find any info for E389186 on the CA smog history site is probably because the info is too old for when it was in service. And yes, E-plates are reused. |
My apologies for the rookie repost! I sure wish I could find the service card on my car, I'd love to know more about its history while in service. All I know is my unit number and on the DSO it said 70(something), which I believe meant it was destined for San Jose. My father is a retired SO and he's been helping me with the project, I just wish he was a retired CHP and knew someone at San Jose who might have access to the old records (if they even exist!).
Here's a picture of the inside of my door. Above the painted number under the paint is a sticker with a date from 05/19/92, which I'm guessing is the in-service date. Funny thing is, the same DIY sticker material was used to make one on my instrument cluster that says "Stall 4." Small clues into its past, just wish I had a lead on more!
