At 04:29 AM 6/26/00 -0700, Michael D. Nugent, Ph.D. wrote:
>
>The VIN on my '68 Spitfire Mk3 was sprayed over by the PO (looks like
>spray can paint). I'm thinking about using paint thinner to try to get
>it off without taking off the black wording underneath - anybody have a
>better recommendation?
>
>And, Part Two, if that takes off all the paint, what's the story with
>the replacement VIN plates from VB, etc? Do they punch the number on
>when you buy them, or do you use a set of shop hand stamps and a large
>hammer or . . . ?
Mike,
The VIN plate on my Bricklin is a mess, and a friend had a shop sand
blast the doors of his Bricklin. Unfortunately, the didn't remove the
VIN plate 1st. So I need to have 2 VIN plates redone. Luckily I've found
some blanks. I've also found 2 companies that will stamp them for you,
but it ain't cheap. One CO. wants about $100 the other about $50.
www.datatags.com/
1. Elite Paint & Fabrication,East 17905 Appleway Ave. Greenarces, Wa.
99016
509-928-8110, Fax 509-928-0514. Ask for Jeff. VIN Data Plates. They
carry
both types and will stamp them. Cost $65.
2. Missing or damaged Data Plate? Here's is a Company that reproduces
them,
as long as you can provide proof of ownership.
"1955-1975 DATA plates available, no need to pay high dollar, these tags
are exact reproductions, featuring correct reverse-stamped data, they
are
licensed by Ford, your assurance of quality. Cost is $30 for 55-62,
$20 for
63-69, and $25 for 70-75. MC, Visa accepted, send all info with copy of
title or registration. Marti Auto Works, 12207 W.Peoria, El Mirage, AZ
85335, PH 602-935-2558, FAX 602-935-2579."
Hope this helps.
John
>Renton, WA
>>>----> 914 Lite 2.5 is FOR SALE (can't start the Spit6 project until
>it's out of the shop!):
>Tell your Porsche-phile friends to see it at
>http://home1.gte.net/NugentMD/914lite.htm
>
>
>
John T. Blair WA4OHZ email: jblair@exis.net
Va. Beach, Va Phone: (757) 495-8229
48 TR1800 48 #4 Midget 65 Morgan 4/4 Series V
75 Bricklin SV1 77 Spitfire 71 Saab Sonett III
Morgan: www.team.net/www/morgan
Bricklin: www.bricklin.org
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