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Offline Disco-Ron

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Is there a chassis number ........
« on: November 10, 2008, 22:36:09 »
Actually 'on' the chassis....????? can;t seem to find one......
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Re: Is there a chassis number ........
« Reply #1 on: November 10, 2008, 23:40:10 »
yes there is it is just next to where the steering box bolts on....i couldnt find it either until my chassis was shot blasted :)
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Re: Is there a chassis number ........
« Reply #2 on: November 11, 2008, 19:52:12 »
Mmmmm, is it still visible once galvanised....... and the second question,  do i need to worry about it.......... :-#
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Re: Is there a chassis number ........
« Reply #3 on: November 11, 2008, 20:03:36 »
do i need to worry about it.......... :-#

Yes you do!

I swapped my Series 1 reg to my Disco. The DVLA had to check the S1 first. Age meant that the number was long gone/welded over. They threatened me with a Q plate (never tax exempt) unless I could prove it's identity. I spent a frantic month proving that it was correct, axle numbers, engine, gbox, etc.

In most circumstances it won't matter - just be careful if you ever need it!
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2007 Toyota Avensis 2.2 T-180 - Sensible Car (Ex TSB Bank)

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Re: Is there a chassis number ........
« Reply #4 on: November 11, 2008, 20:06:39 »
In theory yes...... In practice how difficult would it be to grind it off, and restamp with the original?- Yes I know that wouldnt strictly be legal! maybe weld a 'repair' over it?
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Re: Is there a chassis number ........
« Reply #5 on: November 11, 2008, 20:09:07 »
i actually thought the galv would cover it as my chassis is stamped with the numbers in little dots...when it came back from being galved it was MORE visible! :shock: :lol:
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Re: Is there a chassis number ........
« Reply #6 on: November 11, 2008, 20:43:34 »
I'll have to see if i can see it on mine... there's quite a bit of surface rust in places, but a good shotblast and clean up will get rid of most things.......;)
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Re: Is there a chassis number ........
« Reply #7 on: November 11, 2008, 21:21:46 »
yes it should do ;) ;)

if you cant find it pm me and i will send a pic of exactly where it should be :) ;)
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