With this information in hand, I contacted Data Tag to get an estimate of replacement cost. They quoted $350 plus $40 for the rivets! Yikes!
So, I decided to try making one myself. I have managed to come very close to reproducing the 'blank' factory VIN tag. NDP has the border that can be applied. The numbers and letters are 3/16" and I have a set of stamps on order to stamp my number.
Now come the questions:
1. If I made these blanks to sell, I would assume that requires a license agreement from Ford, even tho I can't find a Ford part number on my old tag anywhere. Anyone ever go through that process?
2. If any of you are in need of the raw blank I could provide that for you and then you could get the border from NDP and stamp it yourself.
3. Would you think $20 a blank would be reasonable, considering it's about an hour to carefully layout, cut and form the blank? That sounds a lot cheaper than $350.
I'll post a picture of the blank if you'd like to see what it looks like.
Thanks
Dennis
68 Tahoe Turquoise J-code fastback
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 I don't know who gave you the price of $350.00 but Kevin Marti provides the VIN tag for $35.00 and charges a couple of bucks for the rivets. I don't know the legal niceties but they are sensitive about making certain that the VIN number is accurate. The engine code is in the VIN number and if someone gives you a "K" instead of a "C" or "A" code, sells it as a factory HiPo then the buyer later finds out it is a bogus tag that you made you could be in trouble. When I got the tag from Marti, I had to prove my VIN number was a legitimate "K". His work is excellent, he has a great reputation and the replacement tag arrived in just a few days Here's Kevin Marti's web address: Bill Krieger BTW: He will also supply you with axle, engine, carburetor and if your Mustang was built in New Jersey, a buck tag. | hipogt@... hipogt | |
| I spent the money and got a deluxe Marti Report plus the original window sticker (copy 2). The sticker is original because the signature at the bottom is in lead pencil which you can't copy. I had to supply a copy of my title to prove I owned the car as there is only one available. Don't remember the year of your car but I think Marti has documentation back to '67 or '68. Proper docs also increase the value of your car. As a friend stated, the BS stops when the report comes out. Marti is Very accurate. mike | MDG shyohoj9 | |
| I contacted Kevin Marti. He does the DOOR TAGS and not VIN tags. Hence the need to make the VIN tag. | Dennis deo1929 | |
| In the 1965/67 cars the door tag is the VIN tag. Did Marti give any reason why he doesn't make the VIN tags for the 1968 on up Mustangs? Bill Krieger | bill hipogt | |
| Technically, the door tag is not the official VIN ... hence the verbiage on the tag about "Not to be used for registration" .. The official/legal VIN is the one on top of the fender. | Walt Boeninger walt@... | |
| My cousin ran into a title nightmare because her 67 had been titled using the door tag and not the fender apron stamping. Apparently the door had been replaced like a lot of cars and somehow it got used for the title. She got it straightened out, but it took a lot of effort with the VMB in Kentucky to avoid a state issued VIN tag. FYI... | Dennis deo1929 | |
| He said that he didn't pursue the licensing agreement with Ford to make the 68-69 VIN tag mounted to the dash. I've contacted Ford to find out what process I would have to go through to make them for others. I'll let you know what happens. | Dennis deo1929 |
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