55 #22 in Spain
08-23-2016, 04:10 PM
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I pointed out in the post that a correct VIN tag should have a raised border around the edge, and that the characters of the VIN should be stamped, not embossed.
Both of those characteristics are clear on the 1559 tag that I posted, and that was all I was trying to convey.
Please fell free to post a "correct" 1955 VIN tag to show our Spanish friends what a correct 1955 Corvette VIN tag looks like.
08-23-2016, 04:16 PM
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Thank You, I agree its not an original tag. The car was saved from a junk yard in spain with original documents but the tag missing. The number was verified by the owner, I m sure its somewhere else on the car, I believe he mentioned under driver seat so they had another tag made. Is there anywhere you suggest getting a Chevrolet tag? is that possible?
Thanks again
Thanks again
Reproducing VIN tags without proper authority is a violation of too many laws to count.
The easiest legal method would be to get a state issued replacement VIN tag for whatever state the car is being registered in.
Be aware that a state issued VIN tag hurts the value of the car, in many people's opinion.
And since this car is currently out of the country, the actual import (or re-import, as the case may be) of the car may also become an issue with this non factory VIN tag.
I would certainly check all of the legal issues carefully before returning the car to the US with that VIN tag in place.
Good luck with this.
08-23-2016, 05:41 PM
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That is a very murky area to dive into.
Reproducing VIN tags without proper authority is a violation of too many laws to count.
The easiest legal method would be to get a state issued replacement VIN tag for whatever state the car is being registered in.
Be aware that a state issued VIN tag hurts the value of the car, in many people's opinion.
And since this car is currently out of the country, the actual import (or re-import, as the case may be) of the car may also become an issue with this non factory VIN tag.
I would certainly check all of the legal issues carefully before returning the car to the US with that VIN tag in place.
Good luck with this.
Reproducing VIN tags without proper authority is a violation of too many laws to count.
The easiest legal method would be to get a state issued replacement VIN tag for whatever state the car is being registered in.
Be aware that a state issued VIN tag hurts the value of the car, in many people's opinion.
And since this car is currently out of the country, the actual import (or re-import, as the case may be) of the car may also become an issue with this non factory VIN tag.
I would certainly check all of the legal issues carefully before returning the car to the US with that VIN tag in place.
Good luck with this.
08-24-2016, 09:24 AM
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St. Jude Donor '07
http://www.classicdatatags.com/products.html
Here is where you can buy a replacement tag.
Here is where you can buy a replacement tag.
without the correct font stamps it is useless....
Bill
08-24-2016, 10:02 AM
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sigh......what is the difference than listing engine builders on here that broach and stamp engines or stamp alternator tags or distributor tags or ???
Its just a source - sheez.....
What you do with the information is your business.
SMH
Its just a source - sheez.....
What you do with the information is your business.
SMH
08-24-2016, 10:09 AM
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The correct font stamps are the easy part...many suppliers have them for both stamped and embossed.
Finding a blank tag that is undetectable from original is tough.
Finding a blank tag that is undetectable from original is tough.
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08-24-2016, 10:39 AM
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Whats the difference? Restamping a VIN tag is a Felony in the US for starters.
08-24-2016, 10:47 AM
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no one makes the correct font stamps for a 55 corvette. that being the case, the tag by classic is so close that very few can tell the difference. the new tag, screws and while we're in that area, the correct courtesy switch, would certainly help.
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