G13BLocost
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| posted on 30/8/19 at 12:29 PM |
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Weld on VIN Plate IVA
Hello All,
I have done some searching but can't seem to find a manufacturer of weld-on vin plates. I tried stamping my own in steel but it's a mess
and it would be nice to buy a professionally stamped piece of plate to seam weld on.
Any help?
Cheers,
Josh
My Locost blog: ogilvietacing.com
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CosKev3
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| posted on 30/8/19 at 03:21 PM |
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Just practise m8
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Irony
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| posted on 30/8/19 at 03:54 PM |
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I wouldn't bother with welding or stamping. I just used a metal grinding bit in a cheap as chips Aldi dremel. I wrote it on the chassis in pen
first and then ground away. Quick spray with a rattle can. Looks pretty good. IVA were happy
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nick205
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| posted on 30/8/19 at 04:25 PM |
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Don't buy and weld, either punch or grind directly onto your chassis and spray paint over.
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CosKev3
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| posted on 30/8/19 at 04:29 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by nick205
Don't buy and weld, either punch or grind directly onto your chassis and spray paint over.
Punching straight onto box section makes a right poo job,look at Westfields
You cant punch it properly without distorting the box
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CosKev3
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| posted on 30/8/19 at 04:29 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by nick205
Don't buy and weld, either punch or grind directly onto your chassis and spray paint over.
Punching straight onto box section makes a right poo job,look at Westfields
You cant punch it properly without distorting the box
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G13BLocost
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| posted on 30/8/19 at 05:08 PM |
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I will give the Dremel a go 
My Locost blog: ogilvietacing.com
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nick205
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| posted on 30/8/19 at 05:50 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by CosKev3
quote:
Originally posted by nick205
Don't buy and weld, either punch or grind directly onto your chassis and spray paint over.
Punching straight onto box section makes a right poo job,look at Westfields
You cant punch it properly without distorting the box
It can do if you punch too hard and on the centre-line on the box section. If you punch nearer the edge it works fine, did it that way for my MK Indy
and it worked just fine passing SVA without issue.
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paulc
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| posted on 30/8/19 at 09:00 PM |
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I got a local engraving place to engrave it on a piece of 2mm plate, then welded it on.
Cost £20, they cut it quite and deep so it was still readable after powder coat.
[Edited on 30/8/19 by paulc]
[Edited on 30/8/19 by paulc]
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Angel Acevedo
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| posted on 30/8/19 at 11:40 PM |
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I don´t recall someone ever mentioning etching...
I think it could be done fairly easy...
12 Volt power supply, salt vinegar, a piece of steel, (nail, screw, rod, etc) some plastic lettering stencils... some patience...
Beware of what you wish.. for it may come true....
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Angel Acevedo
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| posted on 30/8/19 at 11:49 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Angel Acevedo
I don´t recall someone ever mentioning etching...
I think it could be done fairly easy...
12 Volt power supply, salt vinegar, a piece of steel, (nail, screw, rod, etc) some plastic lettering stencils... some patience...
ETA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGtDz_rGgs8
Beware of what you wish.. for it may come true....
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G13BLocost
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| posted on 13/9/19 at 07:56 PM |
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Yep, cheapy Dremel and an engraving bit was the way to go! I printed off the VIN in a simple font of my choice, laminated it with tape and then taped
it to a piece of steel. I then ground through and kept going over it until I got nice clear letters.
Cheers chaps!
My Locost blog: ogilvietacing.com
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40inches
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| posted on 13/9/19 at 11:19 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by G13BLocost
Yep, cheapy Dremel and an engraving bit was the way to go! I printed off the VIN in a simple font of my choice, laminated it with tape and then taped
it to a piece of steel. I then ground through and kept going over it until I got nice clear letters.
Cheers chaps!
Exactly what I did, with a £3.99 Aldi battery engraver 
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CosKev3
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| posted on 15/9/19 at 10:48 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by nick205
quote:
Originally posted by CosKev3
quote:
Originally posted by nick205
Don't buy and weld, either punch or grind directly onto your chassis and spray paint over.
Punching straight onto box section makes a right poo job,look at Westfields
You cant punch it properly without distorting the box
It can do if you punch too hard and on the centre-line on the box section. If you punch nearer the edge it works fine, did it that way for my MK Indy
and it worked just fine passing SVA without issue.
Not central in the box section would look worse than a squashed box imo!
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Irony
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| posted on 16/9/19 at 07:49 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Angel Acevedo
I don´t recall someone ever mentioning etching...
I think it could be done fairly easy...
12 Volt power supply, salt vinegar, a piece of steel, (nail, screw, rod, etc) some plastic lettering stencils... some patience...
Metal Etching would work an absolute treat but two things would concern me. I would be worried about any electrical systems attached to the chassis
and you really need access to a vinyl cutter.
I have 'electro etched' with absolutely fantastic results though.
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907
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| posted on 16/9/19 at 09:40 AM |
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Having stamped the number in the chassis I then went on to fit the aluminium side panels which promptly covered it up. Doh !
I then had to cut a window in the ally so it could be seen.
Paul G
 
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Angel Acevedo
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| posted on 17/9/19 at 05:16 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by 907
Having stamped the number in the chassis I then went on to fit the aluminium side panels which promptly covered it up. Doh !
I then had to cut a window in the ally so it could be seen.
Paul G
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I like how it looks.
I may as well plagiate the system.
Beware of what you wish.. for it may come true....
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