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chrismoore701 · 01-14-2005, 01:42 PM

I posted this yesterday, got a couple replies, the question was if I buy a GMC Cab and drop it on my Chevy frame what will it be, Chevy or GMC. I contacted the BMV and they said I would have to apply for a rebuild vin number, i guess they would assign my truck a new vin. But I asked about receiving a new plate for the dash and she wasn't sure how that worked. The thing I didn't think about is the fact the the vin in the truck has to match that on the frame, anybody know where the vins are on the frame. And another question, are the vins in the cab of the truck located on the removable dash frame that I can just swap with my chevy, or are they located on the actual body. Fill me in if anybody can help. I might go buy it tomorrow if I get some positive feedback. Just to let you guys in other parts of the U.S. know what is going on here in the Great NW Indiana. It was 65 on weds. worked in my garage all evening with the big door open. Today 2 days later it is 8 degrees. got to love the midwest, the bad thing is we have this cold and no snow to go with it. thanks

Chris
1979 Chevy Sport Stepside

crosby · 01-14-2005, 10:16 PM

I had a state assigned VIN on my 84 Jeep CJ-7. It is a federal offense to tamper with the original VIN plate at all. They put a laminated sticker on my doorjamb with the state (NH) assigned VIN. I would assume other states do something similar. Hope this helps... Good luck

Jason Spears · 01-14-2005, 10:57 PM

I wasn't aware that there was a vin # on the frame. If there is, I've never seen it!

*1FaastC10* · 01-15-2005, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason Spears

I wasn't aware that there was a vin # on the frame. If there is, I've never seen it!

ever had the body COMPLETELY off the frame? its there. my truck, being made up of so many different trucks, i have basically been told that i can run whatever vin i want (that i have in my "collection" from trucks i have scrapped out.). the woman at the BMV couldnt come right out and say that i could, but she was hinting very strongly at it.

kevinr1970 · 01-15-2005, 02:35 AM

If I understand correctly (big IF!), the VIN tag on the "dash" is riveted to the sheet metal that is a permanent part of the cab. It does NOT come out with the dash pad.
What I have been told, at least for Blazers, is that the VIN on the frame is under the cab in a position you can't see unless you have the cab removed.
But don't take my word as bond.....

**Phuloi68** · 01-15-2005, 10:38 AM

The Vin is stamped into the frame under the cab. With a build up of dirt, rust, etc, its hard to see but if you clean it it is very distinct.

TrainD5115 · 01-15-2005, 02:10 PM

I bought an 81 Chevy shortbed a few years ago that was on top of a 77 4wd frame. It was registered according to the cab VIN. Your best bet to avoid the hassle is not to mention the fact that you switched cabs. Assuming of course you have a clear title for the new cab. Thats what I did here in OH anyway. The guy I bought the truck from was a Michigan resident so a mandatory VIN inspection was required by the BMV clerk who licensed it in OH. Have a nice day.

us111 · 01-15-2005, 02:26 PM

not sure what year you are talking about but i have a 1976 chevy stepside pickup, i bought a 1978 gmc pickup cab,both of those vin plates are in the driver's side door jamb..can't help other than that because i get the same run around here in ohio from the bmv,,no one is sure what to tell me to do,

01-14-2005, 01:42 PM	#1
chrismoore701 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Highland, IN Posts: 2,326	Chevy of GMC I need help I posted this yesterday, got a couple replies, the question was if I buy a GMC Cab and drop it on my Chevy frame what will it be, Chevy or GMC. I contacted the BMV and they said I would have to apply for a rebuild vin number, i guess they would assign my truck a new vin. But I asked about receiving a new plate for the dash and she wasn't sure how that worked. The thing I didn't think about is the fact the the vin in the truck has to match that on the frame, anybody know where the vins are on the frame. And another question, are the vins in the cab of the truck located on the removable dash frame that I can just swap with my chevy, or are they located on the actual body. Fill me in if anybody can help. I might go buy it tomorrow if I get some positive feedback. Just to let you guys in other parts of the U.S. know what is going on here in the Great NW Indiana. It was 65 on weds. worked in my garage all evening with the big door open. Today 2 days later it is 8 degrees. got to love the midwest, the bad thing is we have this cold and no snow to go with it. thanks Chris 1979 Chevy Sport Stepside

01-15-2005, 02:35 AM	#5
kevinr1970 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 2,316	If I understand correctly (big IF!), the VIN tag on the "dash" is riveted to the sheet metal that is a permanent part of the cab. It does NOT come out with the dash pad. What I have been told, at least for Blazers, is that the VIN on the frame is under the cab in a position you can't see unless you have the cab removed. But don't take my word as bond..... __________________ 2009 Honda Fit CfC (bsf 44.9 mpg) 2000 Tahoe Limited 1991 GMC CrewCab Dually 2wd, will end up swb, not dually and replace CCswb below 1991 GMC CrewCab Dually 4x4, just going to fix things up for now 1982/1989 K5/GMC Jimmy 2wd 1987 GMC 1/2 ton swb 2wd Crew (sold)

01-15-2005, 10:38 AM	#6
Phuloi68 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Valparaiso, In Posts: 1,114	The Vin is stamped into the frame under the cab. With a build up of dirt, rust, etc, its hard to see but if you clean it it is very distinct. __________________ Phuloi68 Indy survivor Norwood survivor Big Sandy survivor for those who fight for it... F R E E D O M has a price the protected will never know.

01-15-2005, 02:10 PM	#7
TrainD5115 North Coast, baby! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 437	I bought an 81 Chevy shortbed a few years ago that was on top of a 77 4wd frame. It was registered according to the cab VIN. Your best bet to avoid the hassle is not to mention the fact that you switched cabs. Assuming of course you have a clear title for the new cab. Thats what I did here in OH anyway. The guy I bought the truck from was a Michigan resident so a mandatory VIN inspection was required by the BMV clerk who licensed it in OH. Have a nice day. __________________ Brad 79 Scottsdale C20 350/350 3.73's Still running full CA smog gear!

01-15-2005, 02:26 PM	#8
us111 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: ashland oh Posts: 660	vin not sure what year you are talking about but i have a 1976 chevy stepside pickup, i bought a 1978 gmc pickup cab,both of those vin plates are in the driver's side door jamb..can't help other than that because i get the same run around here in ohio from the bmv,,no one is sure what to tell me to do,

01-14-2005, 10:16 PM	#2
crosby Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 437	I had a state assigned VIN on my 84 Jeep CJ-7. It is a federal offense to tamper with the original VIN plate at all. They put a laminated sticker on my doorjamb with the state (NH) assigned VIN. I would assume other states do something similar. Hope this helps... Good luck

01-14-2005, 10:57 PM	#3
Jason Spears Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Stoney Creek, ON Posts: 89	I wasn't aware that there was a vin # on the frame. If there is, I've never seen it!



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