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Bert W · 09-02-2009, 11:27 AM

I know VIN's may be insignificant to some of you guys, but when I am working on, or restoring, a new truck I like to research the VIN. I am used to the 12 digit VIN's from the mid-60s trucks that I've owned. I see that my 68 VIN is 12 digits as well, but it is supposed to be 15. I am missing some numbers in the 4th or 5th spot (cab to axle) and the 6th & 7th spot (model designation). It's easy enough to figure out the missing digits, but I wanted to ask ya'll.

Are the VIN's on our trucks inconsistent, or is this something unique to a few? Here in Mississippi they didn't title trucks until 1969, so I don't have title/tag problems, but I could see this as a problem for people in other states with getting tags etc.

09-02-2009, 11:27 AM	#1
Bert W Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Jackson, MS Posts: 373	VIN Question I know VIN's may be insignificant to some of you guys, but when I am working on, or restoring, a new truck I like to research the VIN. I am used to the 12 digit VIN's from the mid-60s trucks that I've owned. I see that my 68 VIN is 12 digits as well, but it is supposed to be 15. I am missing some numbers in the 4th or 5th spot (cab to axle) and the 6th & 7th spot (model designation). It's easy enough to figure out the missing digits, but I wanted to ask ya'll. Are the VIN's on our trucks inconsistent, or is this something unique to a few? Here in Mississippi they didn't title trucks until 1969, so I don't have title/tag problems, but I could see this as a problem for people in other states with getting tags etc.



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