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best practice/ method to remove old tags from starter, generator, distributor

i bought the new Tag Rivet Set

just wondering best way to remove old tags, rivets, and install new ones

The best way to get the old rivets out is by using a pair of vise-grip pliers with very crisp (not rounded off) jaws. Grab rivet head and twist counterclockwise while pulling straight out. Works every time.

All the Best, Chip

thanks Chip, sound simple YET effective...

hoping i would NOT have to drill them out !!

finally mounted the NEW data serial plate to the floor panel where the original one was installed

Where is the rest of the serial number??

Its there, just blurred it out :)

72xxx

Good idea to blurr it out. Internet is not a good place for a complete picture...

These don't work for me. Canadian data plate is etched copper or brass and has General Motors Canada, International, serial number and engine number on it. I need to find someone who can etch me a blank plate. I have one but not from my car.

I purchased a blank plate and had it engraved by a jeweler.

got the other tags/plates installed on the generator and distributor last night.

also installed the new Fisher Body Tag i got, used the rivet bolt kit from TFS worked great !!

those wondering how good of a job AGBackeast did on my Fisher body tag, I'd say he did a superb job. 

here is a comparison picture.

Is there any other place to find the original serial number since the VIN plate on my 32 is missing?

No.

not unless you have a title with the serial number on it ?? the title on my 1929 used the serial number to title it, so that would be the only other place i could think of ?!?

on my other car I could not find any info on the serial number, or record of it, so i was able to title it using the engine serial number :) but that varies and depends on the date.

There was no old title so my car was also titled to the engine serial number.