First let me say, if I am inadvertently posting this topic in the wrong area, I apologize ahead of time and please move the thread to the appropriate forum; I honestly did not see any other place to post this question.
I was reading elsewhere on the site some information that shed some light on my situation:
"If you were fortunate enough to have a good title for your new purchase, great! It might even have a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) or "serial number" listed. But while most states titled vehicles by the VIN, some states titled by the engine serial number (found stamped in the block to the left of the distributor), which doesn't have much to do with the body serial number. As most old trucks have had the engine replaced once or twice, your title may not match your engine (if it has been replaced) and your title uses an engine number."
A few years ago I purchased a 47 GMC ACR 700 series that came with a title. However, the identification plate inside the cab did not match the number listed as the VIN number on the title. The ID plate serial number did match the number stamped on the right front frame rail, so it is the correct ID plate. I started looking around and discovered that what had happened at some point in time, the truck was titled by the number on the engine block, as quoted above. There is a small metal tag riveted to the block with the number matching the title VIN number.
Here's my dilemma, I plan to be changing the motor on the truck and I need to make sure there is a valid VIN plate on the truck for law enforcement to check.
Does anyone have legal recommendations on how to remedy this situation?
Thank you in advance.
Alan
