New Development, Possible VIN sticker replacement for door jam Options

[Gint]

I need one if it's done right.

And BTW the WS pillar tag isn't permanent. It's riveted on.

[burton73]

Rick—I am using a new MacBook Air

When I took my 6 on the trailer with the PO to the DMV in Los Angeles they came out and looked at the window and then when we could not see the door because the trailer was in the way, they said the 2nd VIN was on the body. They would not put it in my name or give me a clear title without seeing 2 out of 3 VINs. They had a book that told them where the VINs where. Every one will want one if done right as it is the finishing touch. I remember how nice the one was on my 72 beetle in my favorite blue. Is it just the sliver ones that have the safety circles?

Bob

[Cevan]

Regardless of anything else, this issue, if you're in the unlucky situation to have it questioned by the authorities, will come down to the attitude of the officials involved. Some would let it slide/ignore it/think nothing is wrong. Some would throw the book at you. And if they do throw the book, then a friendly conversation is not going to change it. A LONG legal battle would be necessary to clear it up. And in the mean time, your car will be impounded and even could be crushed.

I'm not sure that would happen, unless you are changing the VIN#. At least not in my state.

[rick 918-S]

Regardless of anything else, this issue, if you're in the unlucky situation to have it questioned by the authorities, will come down to the attitude of the officials involved. Some would let it slide/ignore it/think nothing is wrong. Some would throw the book at you. And if they do throw the book, then a friendly conversation is not going to change it. A LONG legal battle would be necessary to clear it up. And in the mean time, your car will be impounded and even could be crushed.

I'm not sure that would happen, unless you are changing the VIN#. At least not in my state.

Yes, I have a Dell...? Anywho... I'm back home now.

Ok, My position is the same. First, yes the stamped tag is riveted to the pillar, but you must remove the glass to get it out. Pretty safe bet. Second , they could check the stamping on the right top of the front inner wheel house. You can't change that one without some serious work.

(unless someone cut your front end off and sectioned it onto another one.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) )

And the key here is it must match the stamping or what's the point of sticking it on the car?

I agree the DMV has a resource for locations of the vin. But it's not a picture book. If the number matched I doubt they would look any further.

[jaminM3]

Here are some examples of original stickers for /4.

Are the dots at the beginning and end different on every sticker?

[rick 918-S]

you can really see the punch out circles on this one.

BTW: this car was originally WHITE.

WHITE CAR:

[burton73]

What size do you think the circles are in mm? A guess.

The black sticker does show it well. My 86 Carrera has no circles on its black sticker.

Bob