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Several months ago I said 'never' and I'm still somewhat reluctant to say it can be done but this link was posted to that thread.
If you have a current title, the certification label is sill on the drivers door and the VIN derivative is on the frame rail under the battery tray you should never need to be concerned. Your car appears by VIN to be an '85. If the SPID label is still in the storage compartment it will also have a VIN.
If available from them it would be a tremendous undertaking. They maybe can mention where to get appropriate rivets. Many years ago VIN tags and correct rivets brought an interesting price at Carlisle etc. Not only for Corvettes. I haven't seen them or have I been interested in any for a very long time.
Wow, and I thought mine was bad. It's rusting as well but is still all there. Was actually thinking of having my windshield replaced (has pitting from age) and while it was off sanding it down and hitting it with some paint. I wonder why it's doing that as well. My car was wrecked when I got it but still has the factory windshield.
My vin has rusted as well, not that bad though. My guess for the reason at least on mine is the bottom windshield seal. When I replaced all my weather stripping years back and when shutting the door, the seal is so good I can see the windshield flex. Im guessing it popped the lower seal and allowed a little water in down there. I could be wrong of course, but unless my windshield breaks, im just gonna leave it
So, how do you go about getting a replacement VIN tag for your Corvette? as you can see below mine is rusting away so I need to replace it.
This is kind of stuff happens in colder climates. The cars interior heats up from the sun in the winter and causes condensation when it starts to cool down. Many older cars with steel vin plates in the windshield have done this. It’s the price we pay for having old cars and living in the northern states. I found by keeping it covered all through winter until the warm temps have actually arrived and will stay will stop this vicious cycle of condensation. I have had over 300 cars so I have had a lot of experience with this, not to mention I used to have my own body shop.
In some states removing/replacing the factory VIN is a felony, irregardless of your reason why. I would contact YOUR state motor vehicle office and explain to them your situation. The only possible recourse might be is to have a state assigned VIN which would more than likely affect the value down the road. Or, simply live with it.
06-02-2019, 07:50 PM
Rusting VIN Tag needs replacement... HOW?
