i know the vin is on the frame i can take care of that i have restamping ways to do that all i was out to do is i dont have a title for it and its a 57 and i have the opertunity to make it a 55 have a clear title and vin and i can get a 55 hood easy and grille and steering wheel from a friend so i can completly put my truck together and be able to liesence it is all i was out to do is this still a ok idea in the long run it saves a tri five and keeps it living and usuable its seams ok in my book i just wanted a couple of suggestions and im in the state of nc and anything here 35 years or older does not have to be inspected or ever looked at my law or dot or etc.