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VIN on chassis
dom7 - 17/10/05 at 10:56 AM

can the VIN be engraved on a plate and then fixed on the chassis by riveting or welding ?

DarrenW - 17/10/05 at 11:02 AM

i stamped mine onto steel plate then welded it to the chassis as advised by local DVLA office. Inspector also advised that i stamp / affix further VIN numbers in discreet areas as a security precaution.

I also intend to get a more decorative plate made up and rivet to bulkhead.

scoobyis2cool - 17/10/05 at 11:34 AM

I made two plates - one for the bulkhead with all the info on and another to go on a chassis rail with just the VIN on it, both riveted in place, the bloke seemed perfectly happy with that during my inspection

Pete

bob - 17/10/05 at 12:01 PM

Mine is riveted and didnt have any probs,drivers side seems to be the prefered spot but i have seen them elswhere.

I also purchased an engraving tool cheaply and etched the VIN onto the steel floor in front of the drivers seat,just thought it would add as security.

[Edited on 17/10/05 by bob]

DarrenW - 17/10/05 at 01:35 PM

For some reason my local office insisted on it being welded. I didnt argue - sounds like a good idea to me and the welder was ready so no probs. i think it is a good idea generally to make several identifying marks around the car. Ive been thinking of using a alphadot kit or similar just to give the potential lowlife something to think about.

marcyboy - 17/10/05 at 02:29 PM

quote:
Originally posted by bob
Mine is riveted and didnt have any probs,drivers side seems to be the prefered spot but i have seen them elswhere.

I also purchased an engraving tool cheaply and etched the VIN onto the steel floor in front of the drivers seat,just thought it would add as security.

[Edited on 17/10/05 by bob]



well it was a secure place to etch a vin no'


RoadkillUK - 17/10/05 at 06:30 PM

I have one on a plate, held on with rivets and also have the number stamped on the chassis.

NS Dev - 21/10/05 at 02:59 PM

quote:
Originally posted by scoobyis2cool
I made two plates - one for the bulkhead with all the info on and another to go on a chassis rail with just the VIN on it, both riveted in place, the bloke seemed perfectly happy with that during my inspection

Pete


re: "all the info on".................you don't need anything other than the VIN do you? I didn't think you did?

coovey - 22/10/05 at 10:16 AM

I stamped mine on a bit ali then riveted it on to the chassis in the engine bay drivers side. DVLA Shrewsbury were happy with that.

Cheers

MozzieOwner - 22/10/05 at 05:14 PM

whats needed for a VIN number?

I have just bought a car (1 of only 11) so need to know what to put on a VIN plate and how do i get a vin number.