I was thinking that if you had a copy of the plate lettering at the correct
size you could print it on to a piece of clear vinyl sheet and then lay it
down on the shiny metal plate. Vinyl would need to be like those stickers they
put on your windsheild at oil change places.
Linda
Sent from my iPod
On May 27, 2012, at 5:49 PM, Paul Kort <paulsdatsunstuff@gmail.com> wrote:
> 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
>>>>
>>>>
>>
>>
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>> <
>>
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>>
>>
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>>>
>>>> s
>>>>
>>>> Dan Kroninger
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