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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 465 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 465 | | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,988 Sir Searchalot | | Sir Searchalot Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,988 | My 1953 had orig tag, but it was detached. Called for vin inspection, they ran engine #'s, and vin on title, they also ran previous title that was in So. Dak. When it did not show any irregularities the truck was signed off. I got aftermarket tag stamped my own numbers with Harbor frt. stamp kit. I am going to use orig. type rivits, ask the inspector about new plate install, was told it was OK to replace tag. The right way. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 465 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 465 | So the registry responded with a stock answer about issuing a replacement Vin number
To replace a VIN # you would need to apply for a MA Assigned VIN#, please use the following link for more detailed information.
Applying for a Massachusetts-Assigned Vehicle Identification Number
Massachusetts-Assigned Vehicle Identification Numbers are assigned and affixed to the vehicle by the State Police at any Massachusetts salvage inspection site by appointment only. The State Police will inspect the vehicle to ensure the vehicle and any parts used to restore the vehicle are not stolen and whether the vehicle is eligible for a Massachusetts-Assigned Vehicle Identification Number.
guess I better leave original on truck
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| | | | | Joined: May 2015 Posts: 9,830 Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums | | Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums Joined: May 2015 Posts: 9,830 | The State Police will inspect the vehicle to ensure the vehicle and any parts used to restore the vehicle are not stolen and whether the vehicle is eligible for a Massachusetts-Assigned Vehicle Identification Number. Well, that sucks. I'm wondering how they're going to tell you didn't steal a fender for instance? That's kind of like asking someone "Are you still beating your wife?"  You MIGHT find a sympathetic State Police officer (maybe a fellow stovebolter) who'd let you swap out the plate in front of him. The fact of the matter is who's going around checking VIN's after you get a vehicle registered? If you already have a title and don't need to mess with the authorities, I'd just swap it out and keep the original in the glovebox.
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Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truckFollow this saga in Project JournalPhotos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 465 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 465 | funny thing about this thread, after all this I didn't get a measurement from floor for location of tag.
good pictures though | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,442 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,442 | Well j-a-h, you opened the door with your header. Hundreds of threads on this topic and they all discuss the very same thing (Break the law or don't break the law). Apparently your request for measurement took a back seat to the same ole stuff. If I had an original truck to measure for you I would. 
Martin
'62 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed (Restomod in progress)
'47 Chevy 3100 5 Window (long term project)
‘65 Chevy Biscayne (Emily)
‘39 Dodge Business Coupe (Clarence)
“I fought the law and the law won" now I are a retired one!
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| | | | | Joined: May 2015 Posts: 9,830 Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums | | Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums Joined: May 2015 Posts: 9,830 | funny thing about this thread, after all this I didn't get a measurement from floor for location of tag.
good pictures though LOL My truck cab is at a buddy's a few miles away from me. Next time I go for a visit, I'll see if I can remember to take some measurements for you. (But don't hold your breath - There are three things that happen when you get old. The first is you lose your memory and I don't remember the other two.  )
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truckFollow this saga in Project JournalPhotos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,597 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,597 | | | | | | Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 465 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 465 | Brad,
thanks for that.....
It clears things up
( fyi , I like the Halloween costumes,did you take them in truck )
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| | | | | Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 465 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 465 | GREAT IDEA,
I like the skeleton driving
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 465 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 465 | | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,988 Sir Searchalot | | Sir Searchalot Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,988 | Perfect, could not be better. Let us know you got it registered OK. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 465 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 465 | | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,988 Sir Searchalot | | Sir Searchalot Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,988 | Switch them after you get done with DMV. Don't ever get rid of the orig! | | | | | Joined: May 2015 Posts: 9,830 Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums | | Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums Joined: May 2015 Posts: 9,830 | The new plate looks better to me as well. As bartamos said, swap them after you get the registration done. The dog in the Turkey suit had me rolling on the floor. That's a classic. 
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truckFollow this saga in Project JournalPhotos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 465 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 465 | Kevin,
She cracked us up too !! | | |
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