Tod,
I probably had a typo in my previous memo. "Spec Plates" was meant to
be "VIN" plates, as the rest refers to. Sorry.
Steve
<-------------------------- reference ------------------->
"It has been rumored that "someone" had a lot of metal *_spec_* plates
reproduced, presumably for repair of original damaged ones. The story
goes that a large number of these plates were stolen, presumably for
nefarious purposes.
In some states it is not legal to use reproduction plates, even if they
are altered to contain the correct information. A state inspection of
the vehicle, and its registration, required, and a NEW STATE NUMBER is
issued for missing ID.
Removing and replacing a VIN plate is allowed by licensed body shops to
repair damaged bodywork. It is difficult to imagine an accident that
would damage the body, but not the plate. Maybe a paint change is
adequate grounds. But "reproductions" are considered as forgeries."
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Steve Laifman
Editor - TigersUnited.com
Tod Brown wrote:
> SS lists the spec plate in their catalog, and has for some time. I know
> that some folks, whose
> car did not have one originally, have added it. My Tiger,
> B382002384LRXFE, of which I am the
> original owner, never had one. When I had my car resprayed, I insisted
> that they mask the VIN
> plate rather than remove it to save the original rivets. Having a car
> TAC'ed does not mean that
> the VIN plate is intact, since there are other clues to establish
> authenticity, but having a virgin
> VIN plate is still useful.
>
> Tod
> B382002384LRXFE
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