1951 vin number question

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03-07-2010, 04:34 PM

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1951 vin number question

I have a 51 pickup with a star before and after the vin number is that common? thanks

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03-07-2010, 06:56 PM

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Yes, that is common. It keeps people from adding extra numbers or letters before or after the actual number, and altering the vin. Kind of an anti-tamper device.

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03-07-2010, 10:17 PM

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thanks alot I been wondering about that since I got her in november

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