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Old Apr 18, 2011 | 09:47 PM
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A few weeks ago I tried using a small mirror and a flashlight to see the vin number stamped on the frame of my 58 but I couldn't see a thing.

Today my daughter asked me..." daddy, can I play with some play-doh"?

I went to get her the play-doh and thought,maybe I can try using the play-doh to get a impression of the Vin..




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What a great idea, I will have to try that on my '66. I can't seem to find it with a mirror.
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Terrific idea!

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Today my daughter asked me..." daddy, why don't you try putting play-doh on the frame to see if it will pick up the VIN stamping"?
Fixed! I bet that's the way it REALLY happened!
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Fixed! I bet that's the way it REALLY happened!
oops, thanks for the "h"
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I did the same thing using fiberglass filler on a wooden paint stirrer.

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