1978 silver anniversary
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4th Gear
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From: Palm Springs ca
1978 silver anniversary
I went to register my vette in ca and the sticker on the drivers door is missing that suppose to have a number on it that matches the number under the hood. My question is can u get a new one or r u just out of luck Thanks:
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St. Jude Donor '10
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I don't know about California, but I've never had anyone concern themselves with the certification label on the door when registering any of my cars.
Are you sure it's not the VIN tag on the driver side windshield pillar they want to see? Now if that's missing, it's bad news!
Are you sure it's not the VIN tag on the driver side windshield pillar they want to see? Now if that's missing, it's bad news!
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Bought mine in California back in 1979...never been asked for anything except VIN for registration....for smog tests,they have test requirements for appropiate smog test in the Cal State computer data base...they never look at sticker for emssions...just a visual on required smog equipment...been registering and smogging it since 1979...
Last edited by rihwoods; Mar 17, 2009 at 10:45 PM.
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Is your an L48 or L82...I think the only difference is weight and those yahoos probably won't know what to look for.
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St. Jude Donor '10
If you look at the link I gave you above, you can purchase the sticker...provide them with the VIN and build date, and it will come with the correct information on it. They use '70s era printers and it will be identical to the sticker that was on the car. If you don't know your build date, I think they can even determine that from the VIN.
Bobby
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I took picture of my 78 SA driver door decals...the top one includes Vin# but is not very legible after 31 years.(Red circle) I think all you really need is the pernament one by the windshield. Try appealing with Sacremento DMV...they are more resonable to deal with than the local DMV offices.....just call them..I've had success dealing with them on other matters..
Of course,you have the option of buying a replacement sticker as mentioned above...
Of course,you have the option of buying a replacement sticker as mentioned above...
Last edited by rihwoods; Mar 18, 2009 at 11:13 AM.