Nerocuba

Nerocuba

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Hi all, I was just wondering about chassis swapping.
I have a 1988 110 and has been rebuilt by someone else on a galvanised chassis. The problem is, there is no number stamped on the new chassis. There is a plate in the engine bay with the chassis number on it and it matches the v5 but I can't find the number on the chassis. Can the chassis number be stamped on retrospectively?
Thanks in advance.
 
You can stamp it on but there is no need to. As long as the MOT guy can see a valid vin number it is ok. I have a galvanised chassis and its not stamped either and its never had a problem getting an MOT as there is a vin number on the inside of windscreen.
 
Scooby22 said:
You can stamp it on but there is no need to. As long as the MOT guy can see a valid vin number it is ok. I have a galvanised chassis and its not stamped either and its never had a problem getting an MOT as there is a vin number on the inside of windscreen.
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New chassis and numbers is a very touchy subject.
The OP probably doesn’t have the VIN in the windscreen. Which is only on the bulkhead anyway.

so you say it’s ok but? Its identity can be changed by moving a pop riveted plate;)

I believe it can be stamped to keep it matched to the vehicle but not sure how.

Oh where we are it needs to be on chassis aswell to get the reg docs. As does the engine number need to match.

J
 
marjon said:
New chassis and numbers is a very touchy subject.
The OP probably doesn’t have the VIN in the windscreen. Which is only on the bulkhead anyway.

so you say it’s ok but? Its identity can be changed by moving a pop riveted plate;)

I believe it can be stamped to keep it matched to the vehicle but not sure how.

Oh where we are it needs to be on chassis aswell to get the reg docs. As does the engine number need to match.

J
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OP has a readable VIN number so it is ok.

Below text copied from the MOT manual for test stations

You must check the vehicle is displaying a legible vehicle identification number.

A vehicle identification number (VIN or chassis number) is required on:

  • kit cars and amateur built vehicles first used on or after 1 September 2001
  • all other vehicles first used on or after 1 August 1980
Vehicles may have the VIN displayed in more than one location, but only one VIN is required to be complete and legible.

Check that a vehicle does not have more than one VIN displayed, other than for multi-stage build vehicles. Multi-stage build vehicles can have 2 VINs, both of which may have the same last 8 digits.

When registering a multi-stage build vehicle for test, enter the last 6 digits of either VIN, along with the registration number. If the MOT testing service finds a match against either full VIN this should be accepted.

If you do not find a match in the MOT testing service, create a new vehicle record using the converter’s VIN. A converter’s serial number is not a VIN.
 
Scooby22 said:
A vehicle identification number (VIN or chassis number) is required on
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I am not disagreeing with you or the fact it is perfectly legal with only the plate:)

But an interesting choice of words “chassis number”;)

but it makes it very desirable to scumbags:oops:

All I was saying was that yes I believe it can be done just not sure how. Just buy some correct stamps I guess and stamp away on a nice clean galvanised chassis?;)


J
 
I bought some stamps to use on my new chassis but gave up! It’s hard to get a readable indentation whilst working underneath the wheel arch. Eventually got a piece of aluminium plate, stamped it and araldited to chassis. Painted black you can’t see it without really looking.
 
Scooby22 said:
You can stamp it on but there is no need to. As long as the MOT guy can see a valid vin number it is ok. I have a galvanised chassis and its not stamped either and its never had a problem getting an MOT as there is a vin number on the inside of windscreen.
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On the inside of the windscreen? On 1988 110?....i haven't seen one, where about?
 
There are hand held pin dot peen machines that can scribe the number into the chassis but finding someone with one is near impossible. I've seen them working at a seminar I went to once but in reality, not many people have them knocking about, as they are quite a specialised bit of kit.
 
Scooby22 said:
No, I was saying on my car (TD5) it is on the inside of windscreen, I was just making the point that as long as there is a VIN number somewhere else, the chassis does not need one.
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Ah I see. The problem is, I've had a lot of interest from people wanting my Landy to export to the USA and I think they need to have the chassis stamped with a number but not entirely sure.
 
Nerocuba said:
Ah I see. The problem is, I've had a lot of interest from people wanting my Landy to export to the USA and I think they need to have the chassis stamped with a number but not entirely sure.
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don’t think galvanised chassis would be allowed they have quite tough import rules.

not sure and could be talking out of a different orifice:eek::D

J
 
You need original chassis for export, a stamped chassis always looks like a stamped chassis and it wont pass usa inspection.
You can still sell it in uk, put some pics up here.
 
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