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They also changed the style of the tail lights but installation of the new lights was a popular ..and fairly common mod back in the day.
The photographed number on bonnet slam panel looks like a reproduction commission number ... I say “reproduction” because CMs should start with 25 ..not 2S as shown....
You *might* find the chassis number (usually number only with no prefix) stamped in the gutter at the back of the engine bay. Maybe look underneath of the gutter as you may be able to see the reverse impression of the stamping whereas the actual stamping on top has been filled with paint and is no longer visible. Some cars may have this number stamped on the top of the triangular brace ant the back of the inner wing.
As far as I can see, BMC et al didn’t stamp numbers on the body itself (comment above with standing). Body, chassis, commission and engine numbers were all stamped onto plates which were then screwed, rivettted or spot welded onto the body.
I’ve not heard of chassis numbers on the floor. Although, both my Mk Is have “F” number plates welded on the right hand floor pan (RHD side) ... which are different from the FE numbers above the rad shroud.
If I was you, rather than use a fake plate, I’d stamp the number into the gutter, rub the area back and tell the inspection station that this is where a lot of cars had the number and that you’ve taken the trouble to make it easy for them to read....
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Yes, I’m still doing them. The web host we were using went out of business and we can no longer access the site. Our address has changed anyway.
You will need to send me the following:
- Blank tag and a drawing or picture of exactly what you want on it, as I think Midgets have more than just the VIN on the tag, correct?
- $20 cash
- Self-addressed stamped envelope for me to return it to you
- Copy of Title or Registration or Bill of Sale to keep in my records
Send above to me at:
Bob Wiedemeyer
636 Petersville Rd.
Brunswick, GA, 31525
Regards,
Bob
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I am a '67 (most likely) titled as a '63 so I feel your pain.
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Hoping I can get some help here. I recently bought a 1968 Mini with a South Carolina title which has the VIN on it, but I cannot find it anywhere on the car. There is no plate on the slam panel or inner wing. Will it be stamped somewhere in the engine bay or body? Thanks.
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