How much can be changed before VIN means nothing?

[Van B]

I've heard of people cutting out the part of the dash with the VIN plate and welding it into another dash. Also, if you can get your hands on the proper rivets you could probably make it fly also.

Like Greg said, it depends on your state. If your state does not require a police inspection you can probably get away with a little more. If your state does require an inspection it should probably look like the factory put the VIN where it is.

If we are talking about older cars, (70's and older) there are fewer places on the car where there are hidden VINs. On my 67 Camaro for example, part of the VIN is stamped into the top of the cowl under the wiper panel. The engine, trans and rear end, were they original, would also carry part of the vehicle VIN. I am not aware of any other hidden or confidential VINs.