[Mgs] Mgs Digest, Vol 209, Issue 2

[Eric Russell]

> I'm about to install the serial number/vin/etc plates on my 58 MGA.
What's the best way to do that?
See: https://www.mgaguru.com/mgtech/buying/buy101a.htm

> The Car No. plate was originally attached with four Phillips round head
> screws. They are not listed in the SPL but I think they would be #6-32-UNC
> x 1/2 long with hex nuts and medium spring helical lock washers.


EjR

On Mon, Nov 11, 2024 at 2:23 PM <mgs-request at autox.team.net> wrote:

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> I?m pretty sure they used small roundhead Phillips screws. That?s what is
> used on early MGBs.
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> They didn?t rivet the VIN tag until it became a Federal requirement in
> January 1969.
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> This image shows the type of screw used in 66-67, at least (although I
> believe this VIN tag is actually a fake, but that?s neither here nor there).
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> ?
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> Max Heim
> '66 MGB
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