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Re: ID plate repairs 2016/06/17 16:08:20 (permalink)
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I would remove the tags or it's not a proper job. Drilling pop rivets isn't hard so don't know why you see so many like spuds. Even if there stainless they are easy to replace.
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Re: ID plate repairs 2016/06/17 16:55:50 (permalink)
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Truth be known - wouldn't be surprised if I did the deed years ago - back then the rs cost me 3k - I flogged it to death - they weren't worth much. Hopefully it's a moot point given some of the advice
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Re: ID plate repairs 2016/06/17 20:05:31 (permalink)
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Drilling pop rivets isn't hard so don't know why you see so many like spuds.

Despite the care I took, I managed to mangle one of mine like that too. Those ID plates are too darned flimsy!

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Re: ID plate repairs 2016/06/17 20:17:59 (permalink)
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We're getting off topic again but I've always removed the tags during a resto. ..welding and sand blasting will destroy them . At the moment I'm doing a resto on a '81 van and the tags were the second things removed after the Rego plates. I hate where Aus Ford has placed them too. .. kind of an after thought. .. on the inner wing or heater bubble on early mk1 escort. I normally move them To the proper place on the front slam panel. ..that's why there's those recessed slots each side forward in front of the rad with 1/8th holes from Ford. .. There's no law saying the plates can be relocated within the engine bay in my book.
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Re: ID plate repairs 2016/06/21 23:16:25 (permalink)
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Your right JR - one phone, 2 emails - and a new VIN tag on the way! Crazy really, but there u go.... ( no proof of ownership etc etc - at all)
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Re: ID plate repairs 2016/06/21 23:59:03 (permalink)
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Australian Capri owners ( and others) are probably lucky (I guess) - so far - that the facility isn't available for the Aust ID plate - take a pic of a tag, replicate it - and off you go? Anyway, an ID plate OBVIOUSLY - isn't the last word - when it comes to authenticity. ( especially a UK one! - I wonder how they deal with it ) - replicating any chassis no is also easy - see ebay UK etc etc - under 100 quid, 2 weeks and your new strut tower plate is waiting at the P.O.)
It may be upsetting for some - but it's certainly no secret.
An Aust del v6 is worth what it's worth - regardless of the tag - as long as it's a v6 one - a 4 cyl shell has to be significantly modified in order to fool a Capri nut - a lot of work fr little joy - but an rs3100 - with it's UK tag - esp at UK prices ....
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Re: ID plate repairs 2016/06/23 22:15:22 (permalink)
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be good if you could get some tags like the waterways ones they put on ya boat stamped with your chassis number and hide a few in some places  during the resto take pics etc
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Re: ID plate repairs 2016/07/11 19:54:49 (permalink)
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My new ID plates arrived from the UK today - for the RS3100. Very neat and tidy. Look the part for any situation and do add a bit of tiny bling to the engine bay. U would be fooled by them. They are great but if you've seen a set of originals - u can pick them out - prob a good thing.
Now - if I see a set of ID plates on an RS (or facelift)  ill know straight up whether they are later copies or the real thing! It still wont stop me using these ones  - but ill keep to old ones nice and safe .... (they are also approx. 1ml wider and longer). (of course the Aust ID plate is a bit of a clincher for our RS's)
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Re: ID plate repairs 2016/07/12 18:59:32 (permalink)
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I have to say Spud that owning the Perana you can get reproduction plates for that. I reckon you stick with the real thing and that if you do, it will be more worthwhile. I bought some of the repro plates for the Perana but their for a cabinet not for your car. Or their for your car so as the real plates always stay with you. I Don't know best way, really as the RS is an expensive car. Same prob i have with the Perana should I remove the original plates for safe keeping, then replace or always have the chance the car is lost, if its stolen. Keith
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Re: ID plate repairs 2016/07/14 15:59:10 (permalink)
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yep - if I don't fit the originals - ill tape them up behind the dash
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