RazMan
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| posted on 1/8/06 at 08:57 PM |
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VIN plate suppliers?
Is there anyone out there who can make me a couple of VIN plates? I could have a go myself but would really like a professional looking one
with just the chassis number, made of stainless which I can tack weld onto my chassis - plus maybe a posh one which can be rivetted somewhere more
visible.
Any ideas? 
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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NS Dev
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| posted on 1/8/06 at 11:18 PM |
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You know who can do them....... my mate Clive
www.customsolutions.me.uk
his contact number etc is on there and he will engrave you some really superb ones.
Retro RWD is the way forward...........automotive fabrication, car restoration, sheetmetal work, engine conversion
retro car restoration and tuning
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jamesbond007ltk
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| posted on 2/8/06 at 12:06 AM |
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Also:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=48395
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RazMan
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| posted on 2/8/06 at 07:18 AM |
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NS Dev - Thanks, I'll give him a shout
JB - That plate looks very posh - who made it?
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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joolsmi16
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| posted on 2/8/06 at 09:12 AM |
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VIN Plate
I don't think customsolutions will punch a plate to weld onto the chassis and an engraved weld on is no good for the DVLA.
A engraved VIN plate thats riveted onto the bulkhead ect is fine but the welded plate needs to be punched.
I am thinking of printing out my VIN in a "dot matrix" font then using a centre punch and hammer to follow all the little dots which will
form the VIN, as I am having problems producing a nice clean stamped plate.
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jamesbond007ltk
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| posted on 2/8/06 at 10:26 AM |
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As I said on my original post it was a friend of mine who works in the metal/engraving trade. I did the artwork (going from photo to outlines etc.)
and then he did the hard work.
He did say that he would do more if they were needed. Cheaper if u use the same pic (its my car) or more expensive for different pic.
By the way i have two of these plates riveted to the car and have also punched my VIN twice on the chassis either side of the engine bay.
[Edited on 2/8/06 by jamesbond007ltk]
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RazMan
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| posted on 2/8/06 at 11:52 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by joolsmi16
an engraved weld on is no good for the DVLA.
Why not? I would have thought that as long as the engraving is as deep as possible it wpuld be as good as punching .... only prettier 
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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