Vin Plate for IVA

[SeriesLandy]

This evening I made my VIN plate after recieving my number from the DVLA.
I intend to weld this to the chassis.

Section 18 Statutory Plates:
12.The characters used for the VIN stamped into the chassis, frame or other similar structure must be at least 7mm high. This does not apply in the case of a "Visible VIN" provided on a Mass Produced vehicle
I used a centre punch to etch the characters, is this ok?

5.The Stamped in VIN must be marked on the chassis, frame or other similar structure on the right hand side of the vehicle. (see note 5 & 6)
I'm assuming this is the off side?

6.The Stamped in VIN must be placed in a clearly visible and accessible position by a method such as hammering or stamping so that it can not be obliterated or deteriorate.
I was going to weld my plate onto the top of the diagonal rail in the chassis bay, is this acceptable or not? Pretty much anywhere it is put it can be tampered with a hammer.

[SeriesLandy]

Yeah that was on LB last week (maybe one before)

I don't really see the difference between a bit of 3mm plate welded to the chassis or actually stamping the chassis (apart from covering up an existing vin)
Both can be damaged with an angle grinder.

[robo]

Steve i think you would struggle to stamp direct onto the box section as it would just dent. At least with a 3mm plate you can support it with a lump of thick metal and give it a good thump, i doubt if stamping direct onto the box section would come out legible.

just my 2pc

Bob

[SeriesLandy]

Heres one I made eariler (well last night).
I used the back of my vice as its solid and a sharp centre punch. Hope its ok.
The letters are 10mm high as it says larger than 7mm.
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6024/5964445307_dd8b30e519_z.jpg
Steve i think you would struggle to stamp direct onto the box section as it would just dent. At least with a 3mm plate you can support it with a lump of thick metal and give it a good thump, i doubt if stamping direct onto the box section would come out legible.

just my 2pc

Bob

[SeriesLandy]

I could have a go an CNC engraving one, depends on how soon you want it?

Adrian

I'm not in a rush, keep on finding things that need remaking. It's annoying me a bit. Dropped the engine in today and the steering column hits the mounts. Need a solution for that now.

[SeriesLandy]

They look really good, cheers Adrian.

[Deanno]

how early can you apply for the VIN number and is this the bit that cost's?

[SeriesLandy]

No it's free, don't know how early you can apply but I don't think there is a time limit on the number.
Just use ash's letter in the amendments thread and change it to suit yourself and your local dvla office.

[Deanno]

Thank you for that

[eSteve]

Deanno,

I got one quite un-expectedly one-day, see story here:

http://www.haynes.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=5188

Although it possibly depends on the DLVA office and staff, so YMMV.

[Deanno]

in the letter it says
"The car I am building is a Haynes Roadster. It is a Lotus 7 Replica Kit car based on a single Ford Sierra donor car. All the running gear such as engine, gearbox, braking system, differential, steering etc is taken from the Sierra. If necessary I can provide the registration/identification details of the Ford Sierra that I have used for parts to build the kit car."

all i am wondering as i'm using some parts from a sierra (different cars) and engine from my escort etc would i replace the above paragraph with what i'm using or delete it all together?

Any help is usefull help

Dean

[SeriesLandy]

Recieved the vin plate today (maybe yesterday). It looks great. Many thanks Adrian.

[eSteve]

will do,

thanks

[sven8t4]

Hey Adrian,

VIN plate arrived today, looks the cats whiskers! Many Thanks!

[eSteve]

Adrian,

plate arrived today.

It is top notch.

Me ---> :)

I will hopefully get it welded in position over the weekend.

Once again thanks.

[leroybrown911]

Well chuffed with my Chassis plate. Thanks Adrian! :D

[CTWV50]

Are you doing anymore Adrian. I just got my VIN through today.

[CTWV50]

OK great will do. Thanks Adrian.

[CTWV50]

Superb, they look great, many thanks Adrian. :D

[Bonzo]

Two VIN Tubes have been cut:

http://www.tamarisktechnicals.com/misc/vintube.jpg

Did not look bad at all.

Adrian


Hi Adrian

Just to say, what a fantastic job you are doing with those VIN plates :)

Very professionally done indeed :cool:

Well done mate :)

[CTWV50]

Hi Adrian,

Nice to meet you today and thanks so much for dropping of my VIN member, it looks great as does your car. Thank you so much for taking me for a spin and letting me crawl all over your car looking at stuff. Seats are a great idea and will probably be the ones I use as they look like they will do well with the mx5 tunnel mod. It's a great job your doing so start charging people so you can continue to offer the service.

I'll be needing one of the plates too!:D

Speak soon

Chris

[axle]

Cheers Adrain
You are a real real saviour! Have a nice day.

[monsterob]

for all those who are thinking of getting adrian to do a plate ! just expect it to be absolutely spot on ! and also be prepared for him to hand deliver it !
totally caught me off guard today thank you very much for my vin number it looks superb ive had mine done on box section

very happy

many thanks adrian :D

[monsterob]

well next time your out in the your car and bored or en route to a show that passes me id be happy to join you for company seeing as ive still not been out in a roadster

again big thanks re th vin top job:D