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| | | | Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 130 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 130 | I have a vehicle ID number that is 16 digits long. The last 8 digits are the same as the ones stamped on the original engine(which is not in the truck). I have a plate with a number but it is not on the the pink slip. Do I need to take the old engine along to the DMV to let them see matching numbers for my verification? Where do the first 8 digits come from on the ID? What is the best way to deal with the DMV considering I already started the paperwork and just need a certified weight and someone to verify? | | | | | Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 130 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 130 | Well I have decided to try and get another data plate and inscribe a number like the one on the pink slip. So either way I have the correct numbers. And rivet both to the firewall. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 2,074 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 2,074 | davy, DMV may not accept your replacement data plate, CHP will assign you one of their approved plates with their number. If you have the title and registration you may not have to show DMV anything just pay the fee. If you're truck is not currently registered you may then have to get it inspected, fill out piles of forms etc.
One of my trucks had no paper work at all,I got forms from DMV had a police officer verify the numbers and sign the paper work. I was directed to the local CHP office and they said as long as an officer had signed it off I was done. But, everyone who goes through this nonsence comes away with a completely different story. This all depends on the person you get at dmv, mostly they just want you to get out of their face, so they hand you a pile of papers. Also if you are a AAA member, they may be able to help solve the paper work fiasco.
Best of luck | | | | | Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 130 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 130 | Okay--. I feel not in control on this front. Whereas the mechanical and painting etc. I need advice on, but i have all the cards. When it comes to the DMv personell and paperwork--the deck is stacked against me. Anyway I am not the first to go through this so i hope it goes without too much red tape. And thanks for the info too. By the way your red truck looks outstanding!
Last edited by davy; 09/12/2009 10:35 PM.
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 2,074 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 2,074 | Davy, Just took a look at your truck, very cool and it will be worth all the DMV stuff. Hope I didn't paint to bleak a picture re. DMV, just my personal experience. I had a similar pickup some years back, a 36 was really neat and have been kicking myself for selling it since.
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 130 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 130 | Well those 36 pickups are probably my favorite too. Plus they are all steel--hardly any wood. | | |
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