VIN Plate
 

I have a VIN plate that needs to be replaced due to severe rust. All of the numbers are intact and legible, but the lower 1/4 inch is rusted away and the rest is very thin. Does anyone know of a place that will sell a restamped VIN plate? Please let me know. I do not want to put it back on the car in this condition.
Thanks, Earl.

RE: VIN Plate
 

Leave it alone, it is against Federal law to sell or change Vin plates. PG.

RE: VIN Plate
 

I am not wanting to sell or change it, just replace it with a repo one with the same VIN. I am hoping it is legal to do. I am not wanting to change the car's Idenity, just save the car.

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RE: VIN Plate
 

Not sure it's legal to even do what you want to do. The rivets are special w/ a rosette pattern. Not sure where you could get them. Might investigate w/ a body shop and your state DMV to see what is legal.

RE: VIN Plate
 

Check w/ a company that does the complete classic and antique car restorations. You know, one of those high-end places that do restorations from the frame up. I almost bought a '49 Chevy P/U about ten years back that had been restored and had new data plates f/ the engine, trans, and vehicle itself. If the numbers are original and correct, then there's no law-breaking in it. Ofcourse changing VINs, not reproducing them, is illegal, the main thing is to get a new plate that looks very close to the original one, a good reproduction.

RE: VIN Plate
 

The answer to your question depends on the state that you are in. Many states will not allow the replacement of a VIN plate. In some states, the vehicle is inspected by either a state or local law enforcement agency and then a state issued VIN is issued that is no where near the same numbering as the original.