Section : International Vehicle Register (IVR)

Spitfire Body Plate 

Posted By : Mark Telkman, 01-Jan-2005, 11:11am

Finally got round to trying to write down the appropriate numbers for the IVR this morning - whilst I've no idea what it contains, would I be right in thinking the body plate on the spit should be mounted in the two holes in the picture below?

• Spitfire Body Plate 

  Posted By : Chris Mills, 01-Jan-2005, 02:31pm

  Hi Mark
  
  The VIN plate is correct in it's current position
  
  I have a " body number " plate in the position below the VIN plate
  
  Not that it means an awful lot, no mention of the number on the V5 or any other documents,
  

   

  
  
  Spitfire Body Plate

   

  • Spitfire Body Plate 

    Posted By : William Davies, 01-Jan-2005, 05:55pm

    Hi Chris,
    While the body number may seem irrelevant to those running more modern club cars, for cars before about 1970 the body number is hugely important. Check through any parts lists for the earlier Spitfires and all Herald & Vitesse models and you'll see that changes in body trim specification are usually identified by the body number, NOT commission number. OK, maybe you're not too concerned about which grain pattern you have on your vinyl seats, but it becomes more of an issue with something like the MK2 Spitfire, where there are major structural changes, to incorporate 2 different patterns of door lock. No woy you can make do with Mk3 type locks on a car that should have the Mk1 type, not unless you fancy fitting replacement doors and taking a welder to the B-posts!
    The body number will be recorded in the original production documents, and will be stated on a BMIHT production trace certificate.
    Cheers,
    Bill.
    

    • Spitfire Body Plate 

      Posted By : Chris Mills, 01-Jan-2005, 06:26pm

      Thanks Bill
      
      It's not been too relevant with my 1500 Spit, but I take your point re earlier Cars