New member BDR # check

Highway 89 · #1 (**permalink**) 10-31-2022, 06:53 AM

Hi all, I have recently purchased a RT3
through a friend in West Australia. I'm trying to determine its build #.l see a vin#? on a crossmember below the radiator remote tank which has the last three digits 168. Also on the right side chassis rail in the wheel arch is the same # in large white numbers.so I presume it's # 168, can anyone confirm that for me?

spdbrake · #2 (**permalink**) 10-31-2022, 07:50 AM

It possible that it is the same as the VIN ending but unlikely as builds get pushed out the door on different dates thus usually have diff Build#.

I'd contact Backdraft in South Africa (Factory)
Backdraft Racing
Contact Us
Built by: TR-Tec (Pty) Ltd
7 Mack Rd, Prospecton
Durban, South Africa
Phone: +27 31 819-0406

Highway 89 · #3 (**permalink**) 10-31-2022, 08:03 AM

Thanks SPDBRAKE, the car was first brought to Australia new about 10 yrs ago and not registered or usd as of yet.Looking on here at the similar eras the 168# doesn't really sound right. I will contact SA and get the correct # .Thanks for your quick response, I'm currently working on recommissioning and thoroughly enjoying the experience.

Sledge · #4 (**permalink**) 10-31-2022, 08:53 AM

I own BDR #168.

Quentin Z · #5 (**permalink**) 10-31-2022, 09:17 AM

I had to call BDR for mine.

Highway 89 · #6 (**permalink**) 10-31-2022, 05:11 PM

Thanks Quentin7, that settles it then. I kind of liked the number, It will be interesting to find out my own number.

spookypt · #7 (**permalink**) 10-31-2022, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Highway 89

Hi all, I have recently purchased a RT3
through a friend in West Australia. I'm trying to determine its build #.l see a vin#? on a crossmember below the radiator remote tank which has the last three digits 168. Also on the right side chassis rail in the wheel arch is the same # in large white numbers.so I presume it's # 168, can anyone confirm that for me?

Tell me more about your car and I should be able to help? Its not 168 though. RT3's are a more recent model than that number suggests.

Highway 89 · #8 (**permalink**) 11-01-2022, 11:56 PM

Thanks Spookypt, I have emailed the vin# to backdraft Durban and confident they will clear it up. My car is about 10 yrs old I think, imported to Oz around 2012 or so although never registered or driven / completed as yet. Doing finishing touches now and recommissioning .It has a Ford Racing hotrod crate engine 3v with variable cam timing and a Tremec T5 gearbox, 2 of my mates have the same set-up and are extremely happy, thanks for your interest and offers of help.

Highway 89 · #9 (**permalink**) 11-02-2022, 12:00 AM

Just to clarify that's a 4.6 litre and it seriously takes some fitting in the engine bay, physically much bigger than the old 289's of the day.

Highway 89 · #10 (**permalink**) 11-03-2022, 09:24 AM

I have received some emails from Backdraft and understand that only cars imported from SA to USA have the individual build #'s. John Scott recommends the last for digits of the vin would relate to my build # meaning I168. He also states my car if sent to USA would be between 1350 and 1354.A little disappointed as all the threads I have read it seems that everyone is quite proud of their individual build #'s. Thanks for your support, I will be looking to contribute where I can.