I have a 1955? Hotchkiss jeep and we are sanding it down. On the passenger side about 8 inches above the side step, we found heavy stamped into the sheet metal "R 143" what does that mean?
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numbers stamped in body
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Re: numbers stamped in body
HI,
It can be a part number.
Used in the production of bodywork.
Standa
It can be a part number.
Used in the production of bodywork.
Standa
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Re: numbers stamped in body
this seams to be a repair no. from esslingen rebuild shop mercedes benz, also stamped seen on the passenger side rear body upperround corner
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