Repairing rusty VIN area on chassis
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Hi,
I'm currently doing some chassis repairs due to rust on a 1974 Lamborghini which involves replacing a front box section which has the main stamped VIN number (there's the usual pop-riveted ID plate in the engine bay).
I cannot save the box section but the VIN area on the box section is fine. I have replacement metal going in but will need to get the VIN back on. It's not just a number and is like "Lamborghini * nnnnn" (nnnnn is the chassis number) so cannot be easily reproduced.
Clearly if I let the old VIN area into the new section it could look suspect - even if I did a good job.
So anyone know the legalities ? as it must happen frequently when restoring rusty old cars.
Lee
I'm currently doing some chassis repairs due to rust on a 1974 Lamborghini which involves replacing a front box section which has the main stamped VIN number (there's the usual pop-riveted ID plate in the engine bay).
I cannot save the box section but the VIN area on the box section is fine. I have replacement metal going in but will need to get the VIN back on. It's not just a number and is like "Lamborghini * nnnnn" (nnnnn is the chassis number) so cannot be easily reproduced.
Clearly if I let the old VIN area into the new section it could look suspect - even if I did a good job.
So anyone know the legalities ? as it must happen frequently when restoring rusty old cars.
Lee
Edited by sambalee on Tuesday 10th December 22:32
Just do it but take plenty of photos of each stage while doing so.
That way if there is ever any suspicion you have photographic evidence to ease any doubt.
Or you could simply remove the rotten bit entirely and replace it,then use the welder turned down to write the number on the new steel but once again take photos of each stage.
That way if there is ever any suspicion you have photographic evidence to ease any doubt.
Or you could simply remove the rotten bit entirely and replace it,then use the welder turned down to write the number on the new steel but once again take photos of each stage.
sambalee said:
Hi,
I'm currently doing some chassis repairs due to rust on a 1974 Lamborghini which involves replacing a front box section which has the main stamped VIN number (there's the usual pop-riveted ID plate in the engine bay).
I cannot save the box section but the VIN area on the box section is fine. I have replacement metal going in but will need to get the VIN back on. It's not just a number and is like "Lamborghini * nnnnn" (nnnnn is the chassis number) so cannot be easily reproduced.
Clearly if I let the old VIN area into the new section it could look suspect - even if I did a good job.
So anyone know the legalities ? as it must happen frequently when restoring rusty old cars.
Lee
Re-Weld the VIN in place, and as above photo-document each stage including the surrounding garage to prove it came off and went back onto the same car. I'm currently doing some chassis repairs due to rust on a 1974 Lamborghini which involves replacing a front box section which has the main stamped VIN number (there's the usual pop-riveted ID plate in the engine bay).
I cannot save the box section but the VIN area on the box section is fine. I have replacement metal going in but will need to get the VIN back on. It's not just a number and is like "Lamborghini * nnnnn" (nnnnn is the chassis number) so cannot be easily reproduced.
Clearly if I let the old VIN area into the new section it could look suspect - even if I did a good job.
So anyone know the legalities ? as it must happen frequently when restoring rusty old cars.
Lee
Edited by sambalee on Tuesday 10th December 22:32
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