Vin tag question
Thread Starter
Pro
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 575
Likes: 0
From: Ventura California
Vin tag question
I am going to start my ws frame repairs. I will probably be replacing the uprights, or at least parts of them. If I have to remove the vin tag, where do you get the rosette rivets to reattach to the new upright?
Team Owner
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 23,831
Likes: 10
From: Springfield MO
St. Jude Donor '07
I'd contact some local body shops to see what your state law is on this repair.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2000
Posts: 8,918
Likes: 27
From: New Hill NC
If the rivets are in good shape, just reuse them. Two possible ways that I have used. First, if you are removing the post in that area, just cut the post out. Once out, drive out the remaining nail left in the rivet out and reform the bottom of the rivet. Push that back through the hole and remove the plate. Then you can use another nail out of a doner rivet and pop it back on the new post. Another method is to cut the rivet under the plate and use epoxy to re-attach the plate and rivets.
