Reproduction Engine ID / Vin Number Plate

[Diseazd]

58 minutes ago, grannyknot said:

I just went out and checked my 240 and the door tag numbers are 4mm but if you are going to stamp the numbers yourself you will have to make up a jig so all the numbers have the right spacing and alignment, free hand won't work. 

If you want it done correctly, as original, get Mike at Banzai to sell and stamp it for you. He’ll need a copy of your title with numbers for verification, They are perfect.

[JPeters]

9 hours ago, grannyknot said:

I just went out and checked my 240 and the door tag numbers are 4mm but if you are going to stamp the numbers yourself you will have to make up a jig so all the numbers have the right spacing and alignment, free hand won't work. 

Is the engine bay ID plate numbers the same size or are those larger?

Edited June 24, 2020 by JPeters

[JPeters]

5 hours ago, Diseazd said:

If you want it done correctly, as original, get Mike at Banzai to sell and stamp it for you. He’ll need a copy of your title with numbers for verification, They are perfect.

I am only looking to do the engine bay plate as the door tag is still on the car.

[Patcon]

Then Get Banzai to do it. Cheaper than buying the correct dies

[Captain Obvious]

I'm missing the engine compartment VIN plate for my 77.  All the other VIN plates and numbers on my car are fine, but my PO removed the engine compartment plate (presumably to paint the car) and never put it back on.

Anyone have a good source recommendation for a correct stock looking plate for the 77 280Z?

I looked at Bonzai and he lists a repro for the 240 and a different one for the 260, but he doesn't list anything for the 280. I know they changed the data plates a number of times over the years and I'm looking for something that's correct for 77.

[Captain Obvious]

And yes... It was that other thread with the pics of the 76 rebadged as a 72 that reminded me I ought to get a replacement plate. 

[Patcon]

Have you touched base with Mike or pm'd him. He might have the solution or be able to push you in the right direction

[wheee!]

6 hours ago, Captain Obvious said:

I'm missing the engine compartment VIN plate for my 77.  All the other VIN plates and numbers on my car are fine, but my PO removed the engine compartment plate (presumably to paint the car) and never put it back on.

Anyone have a good source recommendation for a correct stock looking plate for the 77 280Z?

I looked at Bonzai and he lists a repro for the 240 and a different one for the 260, but he doesn't list anything for the 280. I know they changed the data plates a number of times over the years and I'm looking for something that's correct for 77.

Not interested in the link I posted above?

[Captain Obvious]

I did check out the link. But it took me to ebay Canada, so I wasn't sure what the deal was. However, I did poke around enough on ebay US and found the same guy there too (no surprise).

So on your custom plate, the VIN is painted on, not engraved. I think the original 77 plate was stamped? Did you ask for everything to be painted instead?

[wheee!]

Yes. I had him print it instead of engrave. He will do it anyway you like basically. Super nice guy.

[Captain Obvious]

Gotcha. Thanks for the lead.

I'll let this sit for a few days and see if someone comes up with other options, and if not... It's a go.

[JPeters]

On 6/24/2020 at 4:45 PM, Patcon said:

Then Get Banzai to do it. Cheaper than buying the correct dies

Which are the correct dies if I want to do it myself? For a 1970 240Z. 

Edited December 10, 2020 by JPeters