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K5Fan · 02-07-2021, 02:21 AM

Hey Pete,
That is the same embossed plate that is on the inside of my 70 K5, and I'm pretty sure its original. Since the Blazers don't have a separate cab that might have been changed out, I don't see a problem with it. If the VIN and everything else matches up, I think your okay. Maybe its just me but i don't see what it would hurt to drill out the rivets if you are going to change the paint under it. Put regular stainless or better, aluminum rivets back in, and if someone has a problem with it, you can at least tell them that you didn't try to hide it.

The "Rosette" rivets are for sale on certain popular sites. Don't want to mention which, but you can find them. I also think that they were being used more for rare Camaros, Firebirds, Trans Ams, Chevelles and that sort. I do vehicle and accident reconstructions, so I may be saying more than I should.

Always a Pleasure!

Chris.

02-07-2021, 02:21 AM	#16
K5Fan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Charleston SC Posts: 65	Re: Is this VIN plate original? Hey Pete, That is the same embossed plate that is on the inside of my 70 K5, and I'm pretty sure its original. Since the Blazers don't have a separate cab that might have been changed out, I don't see a problem with it. If the VIN and everything else matches up, I think your okay. Maybe its just me but i don't see what it would hurt to drill out the rivets if you are going to change the paint under it. Put regular stainless or better, aluminum rivets back in, and if someone has a problem with it, you can at least tell them that you didn't try to hide it. The "Rosette" rivets are for sale on certain popular sites. Don't want to mention which, but you can find them. I also think that they were being used more for rare Camaros, Firebirds, Trans Ams, Chevelles and that sort. I do vehicle and accident reconstructions, so I may be saying more than I should. Always a Pleasure! Chris.