69 GTO Conv, missing trim tag

[tjs44]

if you get the PHS on the car I think you can get a new trim tag made for it.I remember ads in Hemmings.Tom

[olredalert]

------I agree. If you have the PHS paperwork and the car appears as it is on that paperwork I think a re-pop tag would be OK. We all know you can pick the tags but in this case, agreeing that you would divulge the info upon resale, I think it would be acceptable.........Bill S

[RamAirDave]

I feel like Im in the Twilight Zone here. Repop tags getting an "OK" on this site (in this case).

Thanks for the input, guys. Ive built several Pontiacs, just hadnt come across a missing tag on one, and didnt know the PHS effect on that.

The owner says he's 95% sure he has the tag, so at least it wasnt stolen off the car. Looks like it was originally Limelight Green, and since its not a RA or block #s car, it looks like we'll choose our own color on it (if the deal goes through).

dave

[budnate]

whos cares about trim tags on Pontiacs..you get paper with them..

[RamAirDave]

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whos cares about trim tags on Pontiacs..you get paper with them..

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Thats kind of what I was thinking, just didnt know for sure. Thats why I asked you guys.

dave

[njsteve]

In this case, replacing the tag with an exact repro of the original tag would be deemed OK as you have the PHS docs to prove the authenticity of the car, and you are upfront with a prospective purchaser if you ever sell it. It's the guys that add/delete/create new cars that's the problem.

[RamAirDave]

Update:

The guy selling the conv flaked on us. I say that, since he was reluctant while we had cash in hand, and will "get back with us in a few weeks". Oh, well.

A couple days ago, a 69 Judge, Carousel Red, 4spd, hideway car "found" us. Picked it up instead.

Similar condition, similar situation. Original block is gone, as well as the trim tag. Has paper, some signed by Wangers (whatever thats worth). Must be a magnet to missing tag GTOs, considering we haven't even been looking for these cars.

So I might be looking for some RAIII parts (and other 69 GTO parts) if anyone around here has any for sale. Might need WS block, 273 carb, 952 dist. Came with RA ex mans, dated May 8 and 14 of 70. Will use them, unless someone would be interested in a trade.

dave