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mark.silcock

posted on 20/2/19 at 11:02 AM Reply With Quote
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 6

Is riveted on OK or does it have to be either welded or punched into the frame?

Thanks

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gremlin1234

posted on 20/2/19 at 11:23 AM Reply With Quote
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

posted on 20/2/19 at 11:55 AM Reply With Quote
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

posted on 20/2/19 at 05:14 PM Reply With Quote
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

posted on 20/2/19 at 05:17 PM Reply With Quote
Just checked, 3.5mm min
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johnhsmith

posted on 20/2/19 at 05:28 PM Reply With Quote
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

posted on 21/2/19 at 02:51 PM Reply With Quote
Thanks, just need to find a set of punches that aren't Chinese rubbish!
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johnhsmith

posted on 22/2/19 at 11:41 PM Reply With Quote
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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