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replacing a front end - what happens with the vin?
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Author:  Nikkers [ Wed Jun 15, 2011 2:02 pm ]
Post subject:  replacing a front end - what happens with the vin?
Hi everyone,

I have decided to remove my front clubman end and replace it with a round nose.

Just wondering in regards to the vin what i am correctly supposed to do?
Do I remove it and try weld it on top or??

Just don't want to have it finished only to find out it's wrong

Cheers
Author:  IwannaMini [ Wed Jun 15, 2011 2:21 pm ]
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Speak with (Michael) Michaelb. He just did the same thing... he might be able to give you some good advice. He is also in Sydney and is a nice guy.....

:D
Author:  Nikkers [ Wed Jun 15, 2011 2:33 pm ]
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perfect thanks very much!
Justin
Author:  michaelb [ Wed Jun 15, 2011 3:16 pm ]
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Hi Justin,

I await your call. :)
pm sent
Author:  TheBlackMini [ Wed Jun 15, 2011 8:15 pm ]
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Could we get the answer on the forum or pm'ed to me as im doing this as well.
Author:  michaelb [ Wed Jun 15, 2011 8:33 pm ]
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I would suggest that the original VIN needs to remain on the body as the replacement or "repair" of the front end with round nose panels is a minor part of the original body/car.
I made this decision when I repaired my clubman with later model round nose panels and reinserted the original clubman VIN top radiator panel when I did my repairs. This panel needed to be modified to the same shape as the roundy so it would fit.
I hope this action will assist with an easier registration approval as I have the original papers with the clubman numbers but no papers for the roundy numbers.
Comparison of top radiator panel with VIN, before modifying.
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After modifying Clubbie panel to Roundy shape.
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Fitted to car

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Finished

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