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PostPosted: Fri May 21, 2010 7:41 am    Post subject: Reproduction VIN tags? Reply with quote

Does anyone make these? Ive seen a topic or 2 before about them but cant find them now. I accidently drilled my vin tag rivets out with to big of a drill bit for some reason. Also my tag is very "weathered" and I would like a nice dent/scratch free one. Any help would be appreciated!

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PostPosted: Sat May 22, 2010 9:36 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Those who made fake VIN tags are now making real license plates, courtesy of the state.

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PostPosted: Sat May 22, 2010 10:06 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

im not wanting a fake vin tag, im wanting to replace my current one which is hardly readable for one that is nice and restored looking. I have seen them before.
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PostPosted: Sat May 22, 2010 10:59 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

3day wrote:
I have seen them before.


I remember seeing them too a while back. If I remember correctly, the ones I saw had a high polish and were very shiny. Can't remember where I saw them at. I searched all over this site and the web and can't find a thing on them. Whoever was doing them most likely got shut down due to legal reasons.
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PostPosted: Sat May 22, 2010 11:02 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

What year/model are you looking for?
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=938441
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=955883
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=801592
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PostPosted: Sat May 22, 2010 11:31 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

RareAir wrote:
What year/model are you looking for?
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=938441
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=955883
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=801592


Does anyone have any feedback on this guy? I have always been leary on dealing with anyone from south america. Im sure he is legit I just want to be sure, thanks for the link Rareair!

Fluxcap- I too remember them being very shiny like thay were polished. I will give this guy an email and see what he says about mine. Thanks!
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PostPosted: Sat May 22, 2010 11:35 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

they are constantly for sale on ebay http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=vw+unmarked&_dmd=1&_sop=10&_rdc=1
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PostPosted: Sat May 22, 2010 11:52 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nevermind, I found his feedback. I emailed him on some prices.
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PostPosted: Sat May 22, 2010 6:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Don't you find keeping as many parts from the original car part of the fun? Each to their own, but the weathered look is part of the appeal of owning a classic.

Also, you could have trouble selling your car if the VIN's have been tampered with (esp. if you're trying to sell to someone that has half an idea what they are doing).
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PostPosted: Sat May 22, 2010 11:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

people that make this kind of stuff just make it easier for the loosers to steal our vw's and replace the numbers
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PostPosted: Sun May 23, 2010 8:03 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Check with your local police, just call and get info about your tag being weathered and removed. You could be ticketed or could get your ride towed for tampering with the VIN number. Yeah, yeah, people have done it before, but the choice is your's.
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PostPosted: Sun May 23, 2010 10:17 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

The shiny VIN Tags you are talking about can be found at LanD Products. They are by far the best looking out there. In fact they are BADA$$!! Check out their website and don't forget to look at their hardware too.
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PostPosted: Sun May 23, 2010 11:27 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

vw4ever wrote:
The shiny VIN Tags you are talking about can be found at LanD Products. They are by far the best looking out there. In fact they are BADA$$!! Check out their website and don't forget to look at their hardware too.


yep, this is definitely the one I was thinking of. Like a mirror.
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PostPosted: Sun May 23, 2010 12:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hey those are the ones! Thanks guys
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PostPosted: Sun May 23, 2010 8:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

no sweat, I knew those were the ones.
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 01, 2017 9:17 pm    Post subject: Re: Reproduction VIN tags? Reply with quote

link?
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 01, 2017 10:35 pm    Post subject: Re: Reproduction VIN tags? Reply with quote

BMAN130 wrote:
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