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

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Mokes for shoes

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.....

perfect thanks very much!
Justin

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Mokes for shoes

Hi Justin,

I await your call.
pm sent

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1969 Cooper "S"
1967 Mini Deluxe
1973 Clubman Van (the fleet spare)
1978 ex 1275 LS ("Wizard" Eaton Supercharged)
2015 HSV GenF GTS(occasional drive & tow car)
2019 MINI F55 Cooper S

Could we get the answer on the forum or pm'ed to me as im doing this as well.

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1978 Leyland Clubman S

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.


After modifying Clubbie panel to Roundy shape.


Fitted to car



Finished

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1969 Cooper "S"
1967 Mini Deluxe
1973 Clubman Van (the fleet spare)
1978 ex 1275 LS ("Wizard" Eaton Supercharged)
2015 HSV GenF GTS(occasional drive & tow car)
2019 MINI F55 Cooper S