Found VIN Tag/Need Factory Rivots - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

*Don Loverink* · 03-29-2005, 08:27 AM

I finally found my original VIN tag that goes on the drivers side of the cab when you open the door, I need some factory rivots......Anyone got them????

Tx Firefighter · 03-29-2005, 08:44 AM

There's a ton of them for sale on the parts board.

HeavyD · 03-29-2005, 01:26 PM

Bisquik65 has a few left for sale..

71swb4x4 · 03-29-2005, 02:41 PM

trimtags.com sells them. I called them to verify that they are actual rivets and not the glue in ones, and he assured me that they were.

*Don Loverink* · 03-29-2005, 06:46 PM

Thanks guys for the input, Ill get a set coming and get my tag back on the truck, just got my set of new American Racing wheels today, 200 S, should look sweet with new tires, Don

robertwb · 03-30-2005, 12:35 AM

what's the difference between the factory rivets and regular old pop rivets?

robert

shifty · 03-30-2005, 12:37 AM

I think regular pop rivets are round-ended and factory rivets are kinda star shaped like this:

robertwb · 03-30-2005, 12:56 AM

is that from a 67-72? doesn't look anything like what I've seen-not just the rivets the whole tag

I know the rivets I've delt with recently were round-maybe they were already replaced or something-I just reinstalled with pop rivets-but I have no concern for originality at all...

robert

71swb4x4 · 03-30-2005, 01:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robertwb

is that from a 67-72? doesn't look anything like what I've seen-not just the rivets the whole tag

I know the rivets I've delt with recently were round-maybe they were already replaced or something-I just reinstalled with pop rivets-but I have no concern for originality at all...

robert

That tag is original, and it's not so much an originality thing as a legality thing. It is illegal to ever change your VIN tag. That is why they use special rivits. Obviously people do pull them and paint and put them back, or even do "other" things, and using the rosebud rivits helps to keep yourself out of trouble if the law comes a knockin.

shifty · 03-30-2005, 02:17 AM

That's from my 1968 C-10. It's factory.

Rod · 03-30-2005, 11:54 AM

The 70 up used 4 vin rivets to hold a larger style tag..if you were interested now you know..maybe your truck is 70 or newer and maybe thats why it didnt look the same.

*Don Loverink* · 04-01-2005, 01:59 AM

Okay, I bought a set, trucks finally complete.................................

robertwb · 04-01-2005, 03:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rod

The 70 up used 4 vin rivets to hold a larger style tag..if you were interested now you know..maybe your truck is 70 or newer and maybe thats why it didnt look the same.

come to think of it all these trucks I've ever owned were 70-72-I just never noticed the VIN plates on any older trucks I've seen...learn something new everyday

03-29-2005, 08:27 AM	#1
Don Loverink Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Brainerd, Minnesota Posts: 1,063	Found VIN Tag/Need Factory Rivots I finally found my original VIN tag that goes on the drivers side of the cab when you open the door, I need some factory rivots......Anyone got them????

03-29-2005, 08:44 AM	#2
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	There's a ton of them for sale on the parts board. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

03-29-2005, 01:26 PM	#3
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,179	Bisquik65 has a few left for sale.. __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

03-29-2005, 02:41 PM	#4
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	trimtags.com sells them. I called them to verify that they are actual rivets and not the glue in ones, and he assured me that they were. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

03-29-2005, 06:46 PM	#5
Don Loverink Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Brainerd, Minnesota Posts: 1,063	Rivots Thanks guys for the input, Ill get a set coming and get my tag back on the truck, just got my set of new American Racing wheels today, 200 S, should look sweet with new tires, Don

03-30-2005, 12:35 AM	#6
robertwb Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: brooksville-fla Posts: 77	what's the difference between the factory rivets and regular old pop rivets? robert __________________ 1972 LWB 4x4 1970 LWB 2wd 1971 chevelle 1972 datsun PL-521/nissan

03-30-2005, 12:37 AM	#7
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	I think regular pop rivets are round-ended and factory rivets are kinda star shaped like this: __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

03-30-2005, 12:56 AM	#8
robertwb Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: brooksville-fla Posts: 77	is that from a 67-72? doesn't look anything like what I've seen-not just the rivets the whole tag I know the rivets I've delt with recently were round-maybe they were already replaced or something-I just reinstalled with pop rivets-but I have no concern for originality at all... robert __________________ 1972 LWB 4x4 1970 LWB 2wd 1971 chevelle 1972 datsun PL-521/nissan

03-30-2005, 02:17 AM	#10
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	That's from my 1968 C-10. It's factory. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

03-30-2005, 11:54 AM	#11
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	The 70 up used 4 vin rivets to hold a larger style tag..if you were interested now you know..maybe your truck is 70 or newer and maybe thats why it didnt look the same. __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

04-01-2005, 01:59 AM	#12
Don Loverink Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Brainerd, Minnesota Posts: 1,063	vin tags Okay, I bought a set, trucks finally complete.................................



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