As I remember, he just checks the various serial numbers. I think that all he did on mine was to verify the MSO and the engine number. There was no way to identify anything on the trans because the car was complete and ready to run (and 4" off the ground), and there were no markings on the rear end.

If I were you, I would have copies of the invoices on hand to show him. By now, they have to realize that not every part has an ID number.

The whole thing was a much more informal than I thought it would be.

The installation method will make you grit your teeth. He pulls out a drill and drills two holes in the driver's front door jamb to attach the plate. I don't remember whether he used pop-type rivets or those serrated interference-fit drive-in pins. I don't think you should try to remove them for painting. A careful masking job should work.

The guy kind of torqued me off because he really wasn't very careful with the drill. He didn't do any damage, but I was'nt impressed with his tool skills. If I had it to do over again, I would ask him (nicely) to let me drill the holes.