DMV/CHP question
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From: La La Land
I have not had to do that, but why would you ever need to?
I have, however, has to have a (pre-VIN) serial number re-certified.
It involves a comprehensive CHP garage inspection, and you can't watch because they look in places that only they seem to know are there.
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I have, however, has to have a (pre-VIN) serial number re-certified.
It involves a comprehensive CHP garage inspection, and you can't watch because they look in places that only they seem to know are there.
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There's usually a VIN on something somewhere. They will look for those and clear them before they do anything.
Years ago I dealt with a fellow who bought a Corvette in a "no title" state (1963 car). The CHP took a good long time researching several states before giving him a "new" VIN to register the car with.
I also knew a guy who couldn't prove up the ownership trail on a motorcycle. They impounded it.
Why don't you have a title(s) or VIN(s)?
Years ago I dealt with a fellow who bought a Corvette in a "no title" state (1963 car). The CHP took a good long time researching several states before giving him a "new" VIN to register the car with.
I also knew a guy who couldn't prove up the ownership trail on a motorcycle. They impounded it.
Why don't you have a title(s) or VIN(s)?
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Check your other thread:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post12560272
VIN should be stamped on the top of the frame on the passenger side about even with the wheel iirc based on other posts here.
Do you have a bill of sale for the cab? As long as the title matches the frame you should be good. Smog has to be OEM.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post12560272
VIN should be stamped on the top of the frame on the passenger side about even with the wheel iirc based on other posts here.
Do you have a bill of sale for the cab? As long as the title matches the frame you should be good. Smog has to be OEM.
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From: Streetman
There's usually a VIN on something somewhere. They will look for those and clear them before they do anything.
Years ago I dealt with a fellow who bought a Corvette in a "no title" state (1963 car). The CHP took a good long time researching several states before giving him a "new" VIN to register the car with.
I also knew a guy who couldn't prove up the ownership trail on a motorcycle. They impounded it.
Why don't you have a title(s) or VIN(s)?
Years ago I dealt with a fellow who bought a Corvette in a "no title" state (1963 car). The CHP took a good long time researching several states before giving him a "new" VIN to register the car with.
I also knew a guy who couldn't prove up the ownership trail on a motorcycle. They impounded it.
Why don't you have a title(s) or VIN(s)?
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From: Streetman
truck had a fire PO switched cabs new cab has no VIN numbers
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From: La La Land
Better hope that cab wasn't stolen, as they will likely find a VIN somewhere on it, and "run it".
Then you've got a problem.....
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Then you've got a problem.....
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