I'm trying to find out if anyone knows what to do about mission vin number plate for a 55 2nd series truck? This truck has a legal title with no issues meaning it was transfered with no problem. The truck on the other hand has a bad vin plate. Bad meaning you can't read the numbers. The cab was sand blasted before I bought it and it seems the vin place was destroyed to the point the numbers can't be read. The second location I've read about, was behind the front axle on the top of the frame. Well this truck has been clipped and had a camero sub frame installed. Does anyone have any clue on how to get a new vin plate or a new one reissued? (I'm in Florida)
im not sure if this will work for you but for some reason the po couldnt finf the vin on my truck and the cops issued a new on but it was just a sticker
From What I Understand Its not a big of deal as it Used to be , Allthough I,m Sure Each state is Diferent. I Would contact the Hiway Patrol Dept to Ask what is Needed , As They are the Ones that Ussually do the inspections, At Least around here . Best of Luck .
Hey, You can get another one off a different truck.You did not get a pink with the truck??Do you have the plates off the truck or old registration?? Cliff
Just to update this.. Yes the truck has a good title, but there is no way to match the title to the truck body. We found a number on the frame under the cab, but it appears the chassis is from a 1959, which really screws things up. The truck has a camero front clip under it, but it appears they must have clipped a different frame from a 59 and used it. This truck is in the process of a complete frame off restoration, so I guess they could have just rolled any frame under it at some time. This makes things harder it appears, because if the state comes out to inspect it, they will want to combine the truck titles into one rebuilt truck. Which of course I don't have a title for what ever truck the frame came from, so they would likely denie me the new vin if I used that chassis.
Can You at least give a Clue which State Your In . Sorry , But Like I Said in The earlier Post. Some states differ , But Here I Dont need a Title Or a Vin Plate if its That Old . Unless Its got a Late Model, Possiblly Stolen Chasis & Drive train in it . Contact the Highway patrol Or Your Local DMV . You Go Changing the Vin #,s on it Without the Proper Authorities Aproving it , Thats a Different story . Then You Are taking a chance of Getting Yourself in Worse shape then You are now . I,m Just Not Understanding, You say it Has a good Title, But it doesn,t even match the cab Vin # ?? Granted It May not Be Readable But , If It isnt , What Could Possiblly make it a good title. Not Trying to Be anything other then helpfull , So If it Seems Different I apologise . But I DO Know what I,m Talking about . More Info as From Where Your Located State Or County & I,ll do My best to find out for You . Best of Luck.
Oh hey, sorry I'm in Florida. Well the title is clear and was transfered with no issues. It's just the vin is not anywhere on the truck, so say a state trooper pulls you over and decided to check the truck numbers, it might cause a problem.
Yes I Understand Your concern , But I,m still not clear on How You Know the Title Belongs to THAT truck , Unless You Know the Previous History From When it was New, I Dont Know How You can Know Unless It just came with the Truck & Your just taking someones word for it . The Point I,m getting at Is , I have Several Vehicles I Have Titles for I Have No clue Which belong to what on The Partial Trucks that Have no Chassis & Missing the Vin Plates Or There Non Readable . Therefore in Kansas I Have to have Them Inspected & Certified by The Highway Patrol Or Sheriff Patrol Depending on Who They send Out , Sometimes They,ll Spend Hours Trying to figure out The Necesary Info They need To Decide How to Properlly Title it , Sometimes A Builders Title , Salvage title , Or Specialty Vehicle . Then Wether Its a Sticker or a New Plate They will Provide . You Can go on & Register it . In Your Case & Its All Together & running ,They Might Try to just get The Engine # & Maybe some kind of a Frame # off of it Posibbly Issue You A Vin Decal & New Title . I Can Only Find out so much online But i,ll Provide You a Link Where Hopefully You Can find out more For Your Area. Best of Luck , Bob http://www.ci.ocoee.fl.us/Police/Patrol/VINVerification.asp http://www3.hsmv.state.fl.us/Intranet/dmv/Manuals/DMVProcedures/BTR/rs/registration.htm What should I know about VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) Verification? When applying for a title on a motor vehicle previously registered or titled in another state, the VIN on the actual motor vehicle must be checked to ensure that the vehicle is the same as the one described on the proof of ownership. The VIN can be verified by one of the following: A law enforcement officer from any state. A licensed Florida or out of state motor vehicle dealer. A county tax collector employee or Division of Motor Vehicle Compliance Examiner. Provst Marshal or commissioned officer in active military service, with a rank of 2nd lieutenant or higher.
