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| | | | Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 49 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 49 | I did a FAQ search and could not find the answer. Is there a vin number stamped on the frames of the 1949-1952 C3100 trucks? I am told that our MV department wants to see one when the truck is brought in from out of state, or made into a street rod. Any help?
Thanks | | | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 | There is no number stamped on the frame for those models. There is no C3100 designation either. It is a 3100.
You can be told all kinds of things about registering a vehicle from out of state but the only ones you need to pay attention to are the ones doing the registering. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 | frame numbers didn't start til '55 and after except some years of GMC, although you'll have a hard time finding any GM documentation as it's not in any of the manuals, the door tags are it ..... and your truck is a 3100, no 'C' involved, that didn't start until the 60's .... if your MV folks don't know you might try referring them to GM Heritage [who also might not know  ], but I'd be surprised if someone in the dept didn't know Bill | | | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 Ex Hall Monitor | | Ex Hall Monitor Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 | If you are looking for a number that matches the number on your title it's likely the engine number.
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| | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 Crusing in the Passing Lane | | Crusing in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 | GMC and others have 3's stamped on frame, outside, starboard side, near front shackle mount, at least as early as '37.
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| | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | GMC and others have 3's stamped on frame, outside, starboard side, near front shackle mount, at least as early as '37. Maybe someone has documentation about when they were used again? | | | | | Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 49 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 49 | Thanks for all fo the responses. Sorry about the "C"-bad habit after owning a lot of "C" trucks.
A very good friend of mine, who built a street rod, just came back from the Delaware MV department. They are using retired State Police for their theft deterrent squad. Anything(antique,classic,home built) that is brought in from out of state, or in state, is run through this squad. They always look for a stamped number on the frame that will match the VIN tag. I was told to go ahead and stamp mine before I go through the lane just to make them satisfied that everything matches. I don't want to stamp it and find out that another number exists on another part of the frame. My truck is legitimate regarding the VIN tag and title, but it is from out of state. | | | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 | Do not stamp anything on your frame. Quit listening to whoever is telling you this stuff. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 | yes, what Cletis said - you have no idea just what these 'inspectors' actually know, having non-original markings on it would be a definite red flag for some bulls
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