mark.silcock
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| posted on 20/2/19 at 11:02 AM |
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VIN Number Plate
Will something like this pass the IVA?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Car-or-Trailer-VIN-Plate-Chassis-Number-Box-Trailer-Rivets-YOUR-OWN-TEXT/222913282249?hash=item33e6aac0c9:g:fiMAAOSw20lb6Y8
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Is riveted on OK or does it have to be either welded or punched into the frame?
Thanks
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gremlin1234
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| posted on 20/2/19 at 11:23 AM |
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from iva manual secn 18. statuary plates. note 12
quote:
Note 12: Where the ‘stamped in VIN’ is stamped on to a separate metal plate it must be secured to the frame by a continuous seam weld around the
entire length of the plate; tack or spot welding should not be considered an appropriate method of attachment for such a plate. To stamp the number
into a tubular chassis member is not always practical but there may be instances where it could be stamped in another similar part of the vehicle
structure which is not easily removable
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mark.silcock
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| posted on 20/2/19 at 11:55 AM |
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Great info thanks.
And it's OK to stamp the number yourself or does it need to be done by a garage?
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johnhsmith
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| posted on 20/2/19 at 05:14 PM |
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It's fine to do it yourself as long as it's clear and visible. I think there's a minimum size for the letters, 3 or 4 mm? I
can't remember but someone will know. Has to be on the offside.
DVLA will send a form to you to be filled in by a garage. I suppose the garage has to be MOT Registered to be official. The garage just has to sign
the form to confirm that the VIN is correct.
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johnhsmith
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| posted on 20/2/19 at 05:17 PM |
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Just checked, 3.5mm min
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johnhsmith
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| posted on 20/2/19 at 05:28 PM |
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I did mine on a short length of 1" square tube. I cut out a large slot in the bottom and put a solid block of steel from the bottom to the
underside of the top. I was then able to give the stamps a good whack without the tube collapsing. Welded a plate into the slot to make it a tube
again, then welded it into a corner of the chassis by the bulkhead.
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mark.silcock
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| posted on 21/2/19 at 02:51 PM |
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Thanks, just need to find a set of punches that aren't Chinese rubbish!
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johnhsmith
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| posted on 22/2/19 at 11:41 PM |
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Managed to get Dropbox working again I think. Wish I understood a little more!
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/kx0j7t9wgrm247p/AABvUBCHAUOavucl2NdQOhRta?dl=0
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