Vin number touch up
#1
Vin number touch up
Hey guys I would like your opinion on my frame Vin numbers. I have a title with the numbers on it but only a few of the middle numbers are stamped deep enough to read clearly. Should i deepen the frame numbers so they are more readable or just keep as is. I have the data plate but not the glove box one. I just don't want the hassle later as i know they are getting tougher on all of this.
#2
I just had another vin ck ( I'm in California) on my 49 the frame stamp is very hard to read also I was thinking the same as you but left it alone. The vin checker (I hired not a gov person)was training 2 other people so they are walking all around looking at the truck after they talked about the over all "preponderance of evidence" they decided that the glove box was the number one source of evidence. I said but it just has the two screws there the answer was it had the most info and the other two just confirmed that info
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Listen to what Dave says. If you want to invite problems, if you want to invite speculation, if you want to tie your truck up for months, while the police and registration people do their checks, go ahead and enhance the numbers. Just be ready to prove that's all you did. Altered numbers and stolen vehicles are what the vin checks are all about.
#7
For what it's worth, it's also illegal in Canada. You cannot do anything to alter a VIN. Your vehicle would be impounded, criminal charges could apply (if your actions are deemed to have criminal intent), and no guarantee you'd get your vehicle back if the charges were not pursued.......Not a good idea anywhere.
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#8
I would not recommend altering anything as others have said. My truck had the same problem so I carefully clean the area and then took some pictures with various lighting and angles. Then I used various Photoshop filters to enhance the numbers. Sometimes it requires various images and filters to make out the entire VIN. It makes it easy to zoom in and look at details. At least you then have a record before you start painting.
Clean the area up without using abrasives
Enhance images with various Photoshop filters
Clean the area up without using abrasives
Enhance images with various Photoshop filters
#9
When the local Sheriff came by to verify my VIN, it was hard to read also. So I took a photo and it showed up better in the picture than you could see with the naked eye. The Sheriff suggested keeping that photo in the glove caompartment to assist the next person who had to try and read it.
#11
Ok I understand the problem if they know you stamped them deeper but I'm saying 3 numbers are readable after clean up on this east coast frame. I also don't want to pour money and finish it to have it taken away because they can't read it. I talked to MVA to ask for their help in inspection or a vin plate from them. They said no but would do it if it was a trailer. I get the feeling they want all our antiques off the road.
#12
Ok I understand the problem if they know you stamped them deeper but I'm saying 3 numbers are readable after clean up on this east coast frame. I also don't want to pour money and finish it to have it taken away because they can't read it. I talked to MVA to ask for their help in inspection or a vin plate from them. They said no but would do it if it was a trailer. I get the feeling they want all our antiques off the road.
#13
Ok I understand the problem if they know you stamped them deeper but I'm saying 3 numbers are readable after clean up on this east coast frame. I also don't want to pour money and finish it to have it taken away because they can't read it. I talked to MVA to ask for their help in inspection or a vin plate from them. They said no but would do it if it was a trailer. I get the feeling they want all our antiques off the road.
Update: In Maryland it looks like you can apply for a "Salvage" title but the vehicle must be inspected by the State Police: http://www.mva.maryland.gov/about-mv.../58000-03T.htm
#14
A lot of good information guys. I have never even seen my frame stamping, what is the best west way to expose it without damaging it. Paint remover ( I have paint on mine) , steel wool ? If I could expose it I would use clear on that area and repaint around it using trimmed tape to cover the stamping while repainting the surrounding area.
#15
A lot of good information guys. I have never even seen my frame stamping, what is the best west way to expose it without damaging it. Paint remover ( I have paint on mine) , steel wool ? If I could expose it I would use clear on that area and repaint around it using trimmed tape to cover the stamping while repainting the surrounding area.