VIN Tag

[Johnny]

Should I have some kind of tag on my car with vin # ??

Thanks,
Johnny

 

[EX JUNK]

I think that you should. You never know when the "revenue enforcers", commonly known as the police, might be checking. I had one made and riveted it to the left frame rail right in front of the firewall. I did this before inspection because I had a '25 T title that I had used parts from to build my car.



Jim

 

[Carolina Man]

Do you have to use special rivets like factory cars?

 

[EX JUNK]

I just pop riveted mine. The "authorities" here in Florida don't have a problem with it but I suggest that you check with your state regulations.

Jim

 

[butch27]

Yes there is special rivets but no one ever uses them because only manufactures have them. They have hex heads.

 

[choppedtop]

You can get drive screws from a good bolt and nut supply. They are set in place by tapping in with a small hammer. Not easily removed.
Lee

 

[RPM]

If we do a vin tag on one. We take the VIN to a trophy shop and have them engrave a tag, then just pop rivet it on the frame.

Remember Model Ts never had a vin or a title. The engine serial number was the only identification on these cars, from way back. That number was on a bill of sale to prove ownership to the car.

 

[Carolina Man]

Thanks, So I can have a vin tag made up from anyone that does engraving?

 

[benT]

I had mine done at a small sign shop that we do work with. Its is engraved metal that has a self adhesive backing. I never put a rivet in. I did get a few extra made in case i needed them.

 

[Johnny]

If we do a vin tag on one. We take the VIN to a trophy shop and have them engrave a tag, then just pop rivet it on the frame.

Remember Model Ts never had a vin or a title. The engine serial number was the only identification on these cars, from way back. That number was on a bill of sale to prove ownership to the car.

Well, if that's the case, I don't need to put one on the frame, right

 

[TriodeLuvr]

Well, if that's the case, I don't need to put one on the frame, right

Check locally; don't rely on Internet advice. In some states, your car can be confiscated if you get this wrong.

Jack

 

[EX JUNK]

Check locally; don't rely on Internet advice. In some states, your car can be confiscated if you get this wrong.
Jack

That is exactly what I stated in my post.

Jim

 

[Johnny]

I'll put one on just to be safe

Thanks, guys

 

[fluidfloyd]

I just pop riveted mine. The "authorities" here in Florida don't have a problem with it but I suggest that you check with your state regulations.

Jim

I like the idea of pop riveting the VIN tag in place. It is less likely to wonder off at some point.

George

 

[GreggDaniels]

Here in Minnesota the DMV inspector will attach the VIN tag. It is sticky backed and they drill two holes and rivet it on also with special rivets. I would definitely check with the local inspector before putting anything on.

 

[smokeyco75]

I would be happy to find a clear title.

 

[ellis8500]

Do whatever Texas requires. Period. Make it all legal. Might be a hassle but it will be smaller hassle than being caught with an illegal car.

 

[eafree]

Texas requies it stamped in the frame. I stamped mine in the frame, just forward of the body on the drivers side. I will probably rivet a plate over it in the near future with the VIN #. If anybody ever quetions it, I can remove the plate and prove to them that it's stamped in the frame.