which title do i use? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

grady5 · 11-20-2007, 08:24 PM

my truck will be a combination of body parts from 2 trucks and a self made frame. my question is what to do for a title? the truck that i have a title for all i am using is the bed. the cab is off another one that i do not have a title for. does the title go with the cab or the frame? if it goes with the cab is it legal to transfer the vin plate from one to another? maybe i should have thought about this earlier

i have seen many cab swaps here so i know there is a way. please help.

**Palf70Step** · 11-20-2007, 08:31 PM

It depends on your state. Officially you should not swap vin tags from one cab to another.

Best bet (and most legal) is to check and see what your DMV says. More than likely they will use the frame # as the basis to create you a new one for licensing purposes.

grady5 · 11-20-2007, 08:36 PM

i'll bet thats not cheap.

**Palf70Step** · 11-20-2007, 08:40 PM

In other states I have lived in it was not much more than the normal title registration fee, if that.

Tx Firefighter · 11-20-2007, 08:41 PM

You shouldn't technically ever transfer a VIN plate from one cab to another.

The VIN plate is held in place by four 1/8 rivets. The rivets are available on the internet if you look (do a Google). The rivets would need an 1/8 inch drill bit to remove them and a POP rivet gun to replace them.

You shouldn't do that though. You should go through the hellacious wringer of dealing with the DMV trolls so they can scratch their heads, give you countless documents to fill out and have notarized, then repeat till you're damn near crazy.

Rather than swap them in your own garage, support the DMV folks.

Be sure and repaint underneath the VIN plate when you have it off.....

qksilver · 11-20-2007, 08:46 PM

talk to a state trooper, NC is very weird and strick on certain title-vin issues.
Usually the stamp the frame, like they would do for a trailer and issue a new VIN plate. Not cheap, easy or quick but beats your vehicle being impounded or........
rerivet VIN plate on cab you are using and considering the age, don't have it inspected

11-20-2007, 08:24 PM	#1
grady5 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: north carolina Posts: 80	which title do i use? my truck will be a combination of body parts from 2 trucks and a self made frame. my question is what to do for a title? the truck that i have a title for all i am using is the bed. the cab is off another one that i do not have a title for. does the title go with the cab or the frame? if it goes with the cab is it legal to transfer the vin plate from one to another? maybe i should have thought about this earlieri have seen many cab swaps here so i know there is a way. please help.

11-20-2007, 08:31 PM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: which title do i use? It depends on your state. Officially you should not swap vin tags from one cab to another. Best bet (and most legal) is to check and see what your DMV says. More than likely they will use the frame # as the basis to create you a new one for licensing purposes. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

11-20-2007, 08:36 PM	#3
grady5 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: north carolina Posts: 80	Re: which title do i use? i'll bet thats not cheap.

11-20-2007, 08:40 PM	#4
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: which title do i use? In other states I have lived in it was not much more than the normal title registration fee, if that. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

11-20-2007, 08:41 PM	#5
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: which title do i use? You shouldn't technically ever transfer a VIN plate from one cab to another. The VIN plate is held in place by four 1/8 rivets. The rivets are available on the internet if you look (do a Google). The rivets would need an 1/8 inch drill bit to remove them and a POP rivet gun to replace them. You shouldn't do that though. You should go through the hellacious wringer of dealing with the DMV trolls so they can scratch their heads, give you countless documents to fill out and have notarized, then repeat till you're damn near crazy. Rather than swap them in your own garage, support the DMV folks. Be sure and repaint underneath the VIN plate when you have it off..... __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

11-20-2007, 08:46 PM	#6
qksilver Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern Pines NC Posts: 3,853	Re: which title do i use? talk to a state trooper, NC is very weird and strick on certain title-vin issues. Usually the stamp the frame, like they would do for a trailer and issue a new VIN plate. Not cheap, easy or quick but beats your vehicle being impounded or........ rerivet VIN plate on cab you are using and considering the age, don't have it inspected

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