mono 0 Posted July 22, 2009 hi can someone tell me if the chassie number is stamped on any other part of the body apart from in the engine bay. im looking too buy a nice 205 with an Mi-16 fitted,but theres rust after eating through a few of the numbers where its stamped.so if i bring it back to ireland it will cause me a lot of grief with customs here. any help appericated Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GLPoomobile 958 Posted July 22, 2009 I've got the same problem. Nasty rust on the chassis number that has just been painted over. I remember reading ages ago that you should be able to make out the number by holding a mirror underneath, as the rust has probably only attacked the top surface. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
philfingers 5 Posted July 22, 2009 yep, mine's the same too. Has it got the ally plate with the number on too? OSF wing area Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mono 0 Posted July 22, 2009 yep, mine's the same too. Has it got the ally plate with the number on too? OSF wing area ye,its got the ally plate,but customs wont accept it on its own .really nice mi too.its a black non s/roof on pistonheads Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Fenton 1,526 Posted July 22, 2009 Try lightly sanding the area, the number is stamped in so a bit of careful sanding may make it stand out enough to be legible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mono 0 Posted July 22, 2009 (edited) Try lightly sanding the area, the number is stamped in so a bit of careful sanding may make it stand out enough to be legible. i have been speaking with the seller a few times on the phone & he emailed me some pics & just noticed in one ,that there was rust on the numbers.i was going to fly over this sunday to view with the intention of buying & sailing back later sunday,but if the numbers are not stamped on the chassie anywhere else its not worth the risk. is it a problem to get it stamped somewhere else on the chassie in the uk,or do you have too get it done through the dvla? Edited July 22, 2009 by mono Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gti_al 1 Posted July 24, 2009 I had this and it caused me a lot of grief. As has been said, just get them to use a mirror to look at the underside. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeremy 68 Posted July 24, 2009 I had to do a pencil/crayon rubbing from the underside to read mine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mono 0 Posted July 24, 2009 I had to do a pencil/crayon rubbing from the underside to read mine. good idea,thanks for the help Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boombang 2 Posted July 24, 2009 Cover in Bilt Hamber Deox-Gel overnight. Anything that was rust should be back to metal. If you then want it to really stand out, mask up area and paint it black. Then next day paint over area in white. Once dry, flat off the top and the white indented bits will show up a treat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zebedy101 0 Posted July 24, 2009 (edited) i have a system at work called experion it will check all the details of any car using the registration number and give you the chassis numbers and any history of the car e.t.c i can help you out if your stuck for the vin number and want it pm me with your registration number and i will sort it out monday. cheers seb Edited July 24, 2009 by zebedy101 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mono 0 Posted July 26, 2009 i have a system at work called experion it will check all the details of any car using the registration number and give you the chassis numbers and any history of the car e.t.c i can help you out if your stuck for the vin number and want it pm me with your registration number and i will sort it out monday. cheers seb cheers seb,Pm sent Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
