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need new chassis data plate? help!!

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hi, i need a new data plate that belongs on the front of engine bay o/s. does anyone know where i can get a new one made to suit the resto ? thanks
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That's not the correct one for a mk3, sadly. As far as I know, nobody makes the correct repro VIN plates for the mark 3. NOS items used to pop up for sale every now again on Ebay, but I haven't seen one for a while.

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Early mk3’s have the same plates as late mk2’s, both assembled in Germany I think they may change around 81. The one in the image looks correct for an early mk3, I got one for mine so I know you can get them, I may have got it from classic plates in Pinner
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It was more for the sellers details than the actual item.

Give them a call, I have in the past for stuff that was similar to what I was after, though not the item that was for sale & they came up trumps ;) …. cant hurt getting in touch.

Or you could try these, they might be able to point you in the right direction

https://vinplatetag.co.uk/contact/?v=79cba1185463

http://www.classic-plates.com/

http://vin-plate.co.uk/ford_plates.html

http://www.retro-uk.com/page033.htm
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In addition to the helpful suggestions above, it might be a good idea to search through the completed auctions on Ebay. That might give you more leads to chase up some potential sellers.

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Andrew 2.8i wrote:In addition to the helpful suggestions above, it might be a good idea to search through the completed auctions on Ebay. That might give you more leads to chase up some potential sellers.

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Another good plan ;)
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Arnoldhar wrote:Early mk3’s have the same plates as late mk2’s, both assembled in Germany I think they may change around 81.
I wasn't sure about that, I assume that the style of the VIN plate changed the same time that that the stamped chassis number moved to the driver's floorpan?

The OP has posted a photo of an '83/'84 S on an A plate, I assume that's the car that the VIN plate is needed for.

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Andrew 2.8i wrote:
Arnoldhar wrote:Early mk3’s have the same plates as late mk2’s, both assembled in Germany I think they may change around 81.
I wasn't sure about that, I assume that the style of the VIN plate changed the same time that that the stamped chassis number moved to the driver's floorpan?

The OP has posted a photo of an '83/'84 S on an A plate, I assume that's the car that the VIN plate is needed for.

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Yes mate mine is A90PNO, 2.0s 1983! Thanks all for the sugestions, i didnt have a clue!
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Capri&Corona wrote:hi, i need a new data plate that belongs on the front of engine bay o/s. does anyone know where i can get a new one made to suit the resto ? thanks
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Sold this morning for nearly £85.

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