Thread: reproduction vin tag problem

Hi all again, Iam working on my 73 project trying to get it back together after paint, I ordered the aluminum reproduction vin tag from chp and had it engraved with the numbers, I went to install it tonight and its to small, the holes for the rivets do not line up, Iam guessing at this point the vin tag is different on a 73, if so is there anyone making a reproduction aluminum tag.

heres a vin tag expert.e bay item#360225481291. ask this guy,Jerrys z50 stuff.

I have not recived any replys from the ebay seller in above reply, anyone else have a answer to the original question. Thanks

Originally Posted by acool55

I have not recived any replys from the ebay seller in above reply, anyone else have a answer to the original question. Thanks

I think i have one of CHP's at home.i'll check tonight and see and compare it to an earlier model but i think a '73 will be the same as earlier models, excluding the early '69 silver tags.Maybe the CHP plates are a different size than original,being aftermarket it wouldn't surprise me.

If you still have the original on the bike you might try as i did on one and it looked great.I bought one from Jerry's which has the build date on it,then i cut out a window for the stamped vin numbers and applied it over the original vin tag.It was the exact same size as original and you can barely see the cutout window and you still have your original vin stamp.
I'll check size tonight and let you know.
HTH,
Dennis

Originally Posted by P.C.

heres a vin tag expert.e bay item#360225481291. ask this guy,Jerrys z50 stuff.

Those are thin and not on the tin/aluminum like factory installed. We are working on these as we speak, stay tuned. Maybe next week.

Originally Posted by acool55

Hi all again, Iam working on my 73 project trying to get it back together after paint, I ordered the aluminum reproduction vin tag from chp and had it engraved with the numbers, I went to install it tonight and its to small, the holes for the rivets do not line up, Iam guessing at this point the vin tag is different on a 73, if so is there anyone making a reproduction aluminum tag.

OK,i checked the one i have from CHP and you are right,they are longer than the originals which ain't worth a crap.
I'm glad Hymie P posted,you'll want to wait and see what he's got coming.I'm sure they'll be the best you're going to find.

ok, hymie p Iam waiting for you, let us know when you are ready. I need one bad for this project, the original one is junk. Thanks Don

Originally Posted by dennis d

OK,i checked the one i have from CHP and you are right,they are longer than the originals which ain't worth a crap.
I'm glad Hymie P posted,you'll want to wait and see what he's got coming.I'm sure they'll be the best you're going to find.

Haven't seen the "final" product yet, but a couple of the preliminary ones and they are almost spot on identical. I would like to say a special "Thank You" to our very own Scooter, he's the man. Along with Daniel my laser engraver, graphic artist, wizard, we wouldn't be as close as we are. Thanks

Yes thanks to everyone involved, cant wait for the finished product...