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From: Central Iowa
i would not until the frame body situation is figured out first. it will lead him in the wrong direction if something has been swapped. on an unmolosted truck, thats a good suggestion, on one that is a 95 but titled as a 88 or 89 whatever it is i would dig deeper if you want any facts
My suggestion would be to have a DMV Investigator look into the title issue. Make sure you have some proof that you bought it, before you contact them, otherwise they'll hassle you...
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From: Birdsboro PA
I meant that the chrome is coming off of the stock alcoa's. Not the wheels i have on now.
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Its already titled tagged registered and insured in my name
Fleet Owner
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From: Gilbert, PA
That does not mean much if they find conflicting Vin numbers. You could be arrested for having stolen parts
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Im like the 3rd owner that i know of, i think if it was stolen i would know already. Its been all over the US
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From: Lynnwood Wa.
If its titled its legal drive the wheels off of it. What's titled the frame or the cab or did the builder have it verified to use the Vin number from one truck.
Also keep in mind the tag will tell you housing and factory gear ratio. But if it's like my truck it has been re geared. I wouldn't have known unless the p.o. told me. Crack the back cover off of it count ring gear teeth and pinion teeth. There's your ratio. There's another way I think you spin the tire count the revolutions of the tire compared to the revolutions the drive line spins.
Also keep in mind the tag will tell you housing and factory gear ratio. But if it's like my truck it has been re geared. I wouldn't have known unless the p.o. told me. Crack the back cover off of it count ring gear teeth and pinion teeth. There's your ratio. There's another way I think you spin the tire count the revolutions of the tire compared to the revolutions the drive line spins.
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If its titled its legal drive the wheels off of it. What's titled the frame or the cab or did the builder have it verified to use the Vin number from one truck. Also keep in mind the tag will tell you housing and factory gear ratio. But if it's like my truck it has been re geared. I wouldn't have known unless the p.o. told me. Crack the back cover off of it count ring gear teeth and pinion teeth. There's your ratio. There's another way I think you spin the tire count the revolutions of the tire compared to the revolutions the drive line spins.
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Ill check that out, truck came from tennesee or kentucky originally i believe
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From: Central Iowa
About the VIN on the frame (Info below is for a late 70's truck, but it will give you an idea of what to look for and where):
In addition to the V.I.N. on the driver's door data plate, the number is also stamped on the frame in two different places, both on the topside of the right frame rail. The first one is in the engine compartment, just below the alternator on two-wheel-drive pickups or just behind the front axle on four-wheel-drive pickups.
The second number is stamped just under where the seat would be located. You'll likely need a flashlight and small mirror to read this one.
These frame stamps are usually hard to read, so be sure to grab a wire brush and some rags to clean the grime off.
The second number is stamped just under where the seat would be located. You'll likely need a flashlight and small mirror to read this one.
These frame stamps are usually hard to read, so be sure to grab a wire brush and some rags to clean the grime off.
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From: Gilbert, PA
That is NOT true. If YOU are in possession of stolen property no matter of who owned it 1st, YOU are liable
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From: Central Iowa
It's not a lecture: we are simply trying to help him resolve an issue that needs to be resolved sooner or later... Title issues and possibly stolen vehicles are NOT something to be taken lightly.