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  1. 04-16-2005, 10:16 AM #1
    RandyWebb
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    VIN plate Rivets

    Where can I find the rivets for the VIN plate (on a 1973.5) so it will look original after the plate is removed for painting?
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  2. 04-18-2005, 12:24 PM #2
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    Hmmm

    I'm not sure that you should remove that. I'd be suspicious if I was buying a car that had it's VIN plate removed. Just my opinion.

    Can't your shop just mask it while it is being painted?
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  3. 04-18-2005, 12:41 PM #3
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    Vin Plate Rivets

    I will feel the same : Mask the VIN Plate for painting and not removing those rivets . That will be a spot for concourse events or a potential buyer to look at.

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  4. 04-18-2005, 09:00 PM #4
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    Thx for the advice. I am going to remove the plate.

    I'd like to know where I can get the rivets -- if anybody knows that.
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  5. 04-20-2005, 06:54 PM #5
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    Randy, I wish I could help with the rivets. Call John Willhoit and see what he says.

    IMO, if done correctly, the is nothing negative about removing the VIN plate.
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  6. 04-20-2005, 08:58 PM #6
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    I just removed the VIN on my 68. I have multiple photos to document this so if someone at some time questioned the removal though...
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  7. 04-20-2005, 10:00 PM #7
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    Thx Zeke - I sent him an Email.

    Michael - that's a good idea - I'll do that.
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  8. 04-21-2005, 05:42 AM #8
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    Randy, please post your findings! Thanks.
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  9. 04-21-2005, 12:32 PM #9
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    Can someone post a picture of a VIN plate with original rivets? My restorer removed my VIN plate and riveted it back in place. It looks fine to me, but I don't remember what the original rivets look like.

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  10. 04-25-2005, 08:59 AM #10
    RandyWebb
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    Here's the reply:

    You can buy the rivets from Stoddard Imported Cars 800 8421414...or you can
    try International Mercantile 800 3560012.
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