[Tigers] Bent Tiger

[Steve Laifman]

Dave, and Tigers,

Here in the "Land of Fruits and Nuts" the CA State law requires approval 
before a body shop can remove the VIN form a car.  They do issue this 
approval to body shops, and require state inspection afterwards, for the 
intent to prevent identification change for stolen cars, and other 
ownership issues.

So, here at least, it can legally be done.  Never had the experience so 
can't describe the details, but my "RED TOI" kit car used a VW chassis 
and I was questioned about whether a VIN removal or swap needed CHP 
approval.  Since, in those days, the VIN was stamped on the chassis (as 
pre-war Fords were), and it was not necessary.   Even helped avoid later 
emissions rules.  Hot rods were well known for cutting the "Serial 
Number" off the old Ford Chassis, and welding it on the hot-rod chassis 
for a very long time.

Steve

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Steve Laifman
Editor - TigersUnited.com
<http://www.TigersUnited.com>



DJoh797014 at aol.com wrote:
> While I do not agree with the premise of 'its a Tiger only if the VIN is  pop 
> riveted
> otherwise its not.'  What about those  long term owners who had  their care
> repainted before pop rivets were an issue.  Some had their VIN plate  dissolve
> when the body was dipped.  My car was repainted by two PO's ago in  1968
> and the plate was removed and attached screws.  My car has been  TAC'd.
> I can trace its history back to the original owner. The BMV of IL and  IN 
> never
> even looked at the rivets.  Just the number.  Petty bureaucratic  rules are
> getting in the way. To hell with tem.
>  
> Dave