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Vin size #489092 01/25/24 01:05 AM
Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 812 Likes: 13 Northern, Ca. Lou OP ChatMaster - 750
OP Lou ChatMaster - 750 Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 812 Likes: 13 Northern, Ca.	. What size Stamping Punch is used on the Vin Plates? . 1/4" seems too large. 1/8" too small. I can not find 3/16" stamps for comparison. . Thanks, . Lou . . Attached Images

Re: Vin size Lou #489094 01/25/24 03:38 AM
Joined: May 2002 Posts: 6,149 Likes: 42 Goulburn Australia tonyw ChatMaster - 6,000
tonyw ChatMaster - 6,000 Joined: May 2002 Posts: 6,149 Likes: 42 Goulburn Australia	Without going to the workshop the plates on my Aus 38 truck were stamped with 1/4" stamps but may be different in the US. Tony 1938 1/2 ton Hope to drive it before I retire

Re: Vin size Lou #489097 01/25/24 04:43 AM
Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 812 Likes: 13 Northern, Ca. Lou OP ChatMaster - 750
OP Lou ChatMaster - 750 Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 812 Likes: 13 Northern, Ca.	. Hi Tony, Thank you for reply. The space on Repro plate appears smaller than original. Your Holden should be similar. . Lou . .

Re: Vin size Lou #489103 01/25/24 07:55 AM
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 7,046 Likes: 107 South Central Kansas Tiny Hall Monitor ChatMaster - 7,000
Tiny Hall Monitor ChatMaster - 7,000 Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 7,046 Likes: 107 South Central Kansas	They may be 3/16". I ran into that issue as well. I ended up using 1/4" on mine. I keep my original in the glove box in case a curious LEO asks about it. Attached Images VCCA Member 43216 Save a life, adopt a senior shelter pet. 1938 HB Business Coupe 1953 210 Sedan

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