Imo000

Party pooper.

Jerry Feather

What law is it that you think he might be skirting around? Way too much law is "made" by beauracrats, so if that is the case here it is probably an illegal "law" in the first place. If he is able to get his car to comply with this supposed "law" with a proper block without a number that seems to be exact compliance with this law, don't you think?

Jerry Feather

9x8

I have to agree - yep I do.

Anyways, to stay on topic: still looking for the block.

9x8

Jerry, thanks for the support.
It's exactly the way I think about this whole beauracratic stuff.

hacker-pschorr

Let's not assume I agree with the law here.

Just seams like a ton of work doing something that isn't any more legal than grinding down the current block and re-stamping it or leaving it blank.

This is done in the muscle car world every day. Do you really believe every 427 "numbers matching" Corvette going across the auction block left the factory with that exact engine? Not a chance. There is less material on the domestic block where the engine number is than the 928 engine. Those fool the "experts" on a regular basis.

9x8

Not like I have not thought of just grinding it down, but:
- Firstly, I would really prefer to stay within boundaries of what is legal.
- Secondly, while our experts might be fools enough, I still believe they can determine that the plate was ground down and not shipped like that from factory - it's pretty easy to check the level and texture at least.
And lastly it's because I want to have that "in your face" moment when I bring them what they want to see - a factory numberless block!

hacker-pschorr

Makes perfect sense then. I wasn't trying to change your mind or tell you what to do, just curious.

9x8

Its okay, that's what forums are for.

GregBBRD

Actually, I think you will find that Porsche has this information and it is easy to come by. Should come on almost any inquiry about your VIN.

Hilton

Alex, the RoW database is shared by Porsche globally. I've made enquiries of build-date etc. through Porsche Australia for other countries' cars.

If your local Porsche dealerships won't help out, you could try asking Porsche AG or another country (I've also used Porsche GB's HQ in Reading, UK).

The term to ask for at least in english-speaking countries is "Letter of origin". The "Certificate of authenticity" most people will talk about on this forum is a US-thing through PCA, and doesn't exist in other countries I've tried. You'll have to pay for the letter.

9x8

Thanks for the info!
Gonna try getting that letter at first then, hopefully DMV will accept it.

Abby Normal

I recognize that one