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.

Originally Posted by 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]

Originally Posted by AdrianH

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.