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Mechdawg · 04-13-2006, 10:55 AM

Ok next hurdle. When I bought my truck the PO had done most of the patch panel work on the cab and one of those repairs included cutting out and installing a new driver side door pilar where the vin plate was. I have the old panel with the vin plate still attached to it. How do I leagally and safely remove the vin plate from the old pilar and install it in the new door frame?

67chevemall · 04-13-2006, 11:52 AM

I think a 1/8 drill bit will take out the rivets then just gently pop it off.

Mechdawg · 04-13-2006, 11:53 AM

Im more concearned with the rivets to put it back on with. Dosnt it have to be held on with the rosette style rivets for the DMV to consider it leagal.

glock35ipsc · 04-13-2006, 11:56 AM

I would check with your state police or local DMV office first, BEFORE you remove it from the old pillar. Let them tell you what you need to do. I wouldn't touch it until you get an official answer. We can all give you our opinion, but it holds no water with the law.

No flames meant toward ya 67chevemall, I just don't want anyone here having a new wardrobe of orange coveralls!

jsbgump · 04-13-2006, 12:53 PM

I agree check with the local dmv first. I think bisquick on the board sells the rosebud rivets so you might want to pm him

04-13-2006, 10:55 AM	#1
Mechdawg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Dover AFB Delaware Posts: 159	Vin plate? Ok next hurdle. When I bought my truck the PO had done most of the patch panel work on the cab and one of those repairs included cutting out and installing a new driver side door pilar where the vin plate was. I have the old panel with the vin plate still attached to it. How do I leagally and safely remove the vin plate from the old pilar and install it in the new door frame?

04-13-2006, 11:52 AM	#2
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Re: Vin plate? I think a 1/8 drill bit will take out the rivets then just gently pop it off.

04-13-2006, 11:53 AM	#3
Mechdawg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Dover AFB Delaware Posts: 159	Re: Vin plate? Im more concearned with the rivets to put it back on with. Dosnt it have to be held on with the rosette style rivets for the DMV to consider it leagal.

04-13-2006, 11:56 AM	#4
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: Vin plate? I would check with your state police or local DMV office first, BEFORE you remove it from the old pillar. Let them tell you what you need to do. I wouldn't touch it until you get an official answer. We can all give you our opinion, but it holds no water with the law. No flames meant toward ya 67chevemall, I just don't want anyone here having a new wardrobe of orange coveralls! __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

04-13-2006, 12:53 PM	#5
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: Vin plate? I agree check with the local dmv first. I think bisquick on the board sells the rosebud rivets so you might want to pm him __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

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