The VIN tag on my roadster had several layers of over spray on it when I
purchased the car. I use a dab of solvent to try and clean it. The next
thing I know, I have a shiny metal tag. No words, no letters, just the
last part on the VIN that is stamped on the tag. Am I in violation of that
law?
Nameless
Ohio
On Sun, May 27, 2012 at 8:39 PM, <Ken.Smart@csiro.au> wrote:
> The article indicated that the VIN tags were with/near the car and all
> numbers
> matched.
> Vin number is stamped on the body, firewall I think?
> The owner rightly indicated that the tags are held on by plastic do-dads
> not
> rivets, they indicate level of trim, gear box configuration size of engine,
> etc.
> Why he didn't put them back on is weird, he said the PO took them off/ or
> the
> came off and posted them to him after he had the cars. May have been for
> painting or the do-dads go brittle with the heat.
>
> Senseless waste of time money and effort.
>
> Roadster content:
> My car has not been crushed, but it is still waiting patiently in the
> garage
> for me to do a restoration.
> She never complains, maybe that's the problem.
>
> Ken
> 67.5 SR20
> Syd OZ
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: datsun-roadsters-bounces@autox.team.net
> [mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Paul Kort
> Sent: Monday, 28 May 2012 3:02 AM
> To: Dan Kroninger
> Cc: Datsun Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Nissan Skylines to be destroyed
>
> So Nissan can't determine what the VIN was? Too bad they weren't
> roadsters. The VIN would be stamped on the frame. Still a shame to have
> them destroyed. If nothing else, sell off some parts. Will that motor fit
> i a roadster? Hmmmm?
>
> Paul
>
> On Sun, May 27, 2012 at 12:00 PM, Dan Kroninger
> <d_kroninger@hotmail.com>wrote:
>
> > I agree, I think the issue is that the VIN tags were removed. So if the
> > state sells them, they are just as guilty. Still a shame to crush them.
> > They could at least be movie cars. Or show cars or even museum pieces.
> > Just don't destroy them.
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> > On May 27, 2012, at 10:58 AM, "Paul Kort" <paulsdatsunstuff@gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> >
> > How stupid, and what a waste. Confiscate the cars, yes. Crush them,
> > NO! Why not auction them off and use the money to help support the
> court?
> > Make the new owner legalize the cars before taking possession. Only a
> > laywer could come up with destroying perfectly good cars.
> >
> > IMHO,
> >
> > Paul
> > Ohio
> >
> > On Sun, May 27, 2012 at 11:52 AM, Dan Kroninger
> <d_kroninger@hotmail.com>wrote:
> >
> >> Hey all,
> >>
> >> Found this article in the Green Bay Press Gazette. Thought some of you
> >> might
> >> be interested. Its not roadster, but is nissan. Sad story, but
> probably
> >> should have known better.
> >>
> >>
> >>
>
> http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/article/20120527/GPG0101/205270497/The-Fl
> >>
> >>
>
> at-Furious-De-Pere-man-s-illegal-cars-crushed?odyssey=tab|topnews|img|GPG-New
> <
> http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/article/20120527/GPG0101/205270497/The-F
>
> l%0Aat-Furious-De-Pere-man-s-illegal-cars-crushed?odyssey=tab%7Ctopnews%7Cimg
> %7CGPG-New<http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/article/20120527/GPG0101/205270497/The-F%0Al%0Aat-Furious-De-Pere-man-s-illegal-cars-crushed?odyssey=tab%7Ctopnews%7Cimg%0A%7CGPG-New>
> >
> >> s
> >>
> >> Dan Kroninger
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