Frames swaps - Which VIN is used on 55-59

[Tri5Nerd]

Since I bought a frame for my cab and bed, I had to get a VIN inspection in California, So I ended up with 2 different VINs, one on the CAB and one on the Frame. Took it to CHP and they used the VIN from the frame: Their reasoning was that it's best to use the VIN from the frame because it's harder to change that.

So my question is how are you guys that's using or making tube frames doing VIN on your trucks?

Tri5

[Kabwe]

Originally Posted by Tri5Nerd

Since I bought a frame for my cab and bed, I had to get a VIN inspection in California, So I ended up with 2 different VINs, one on the CAB and one on the Frame. Took it to CHP and they used the VIN from the frame: Their reasoning was that it's best to use the VIN from the frame because it's harder to change that.

So my question is how are you guys that's using or making tube frames doing VIN on your trucks?

Tri5

Man I just had a vin inspection and I made them use the Cab. I paid a mobile vehicle verifier and then went to AAA. No hassles. Then I had to get a weight certificate man living in Cali is a trip.

[dwcsr]

The problem with using the frame vin is that its not always in a visible place. I've seen them anywhere from just after the radiator support to under the cab next to the rear cab mount and everywhere in between.

[OrrieG]

Mine has two, one on the driver frame next between the rad support and steering box, second on the driver top rail under the cab. I assumed the second was a "secret" hidden one in case the first got ground off. In Idaho the State will use the frame first, cab second or if both are missing inspect and assign a number. In some cases you need to get a bonded title for a couple of years if the ownership chain is clouded. With rods the vehicle is registered as the closest stock vechicle it resembles, fiberglass 27 T buckets are called 1927 Ford Roadsters for instance, regardless of drive train or engine. Emmission tests are not required for vehicles older than 1965. Except for custom built vehicles, no inspections are required. On custom built vehicles the State has inspectors that look at the quality of the work and do have the right to not allow registration for use if it is questionable. Definately not California rules!

[Tri5Nerd]

Originally Posted by OrrieG

Mine has two, one on the driver frame next between the rad support and steering box, second on the driver top rail under the cab. I assumed the second was a "secret" hidden one in case the first got ground off. In Idaho the State will use the frame first, cab second or if both are missing inspect and assign a number. In some cases you need to get a bonded title for a couple of years if the ownership chain is clouded. With rods the vehicle is registered as the closest stock vechicle it resembles, fiberglass 27 T buckets are called 1927 Ford Roadsters for instance, regardless of drive train or engine. Emmission tests are not required for vehicles older than 1965. Except for custom built vehicles, no inspections are required. On custom built vehicles the State has inspectors that look at the quality of the work and do have the right to not allow registration for use if it is questionable. Definately not California rules!

They used the so called secret location on the frame, it's crazy how the get the VIN numbers from the frame under the cab.

Kabwe,
I had to get the weight also, mine was 2880 # without bed, rear bumper and seat.

Tri5