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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Sacramento CA
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I can hear ya brother on being patient. Yes you can get plates and insurance on a salvage title but I poored a ton of money into it and decided to sell it for whatever reason I would have trouble selling it at an auction, out of state or internationally. The value would be lessened by the salvage title. If the frame was replaced properly there would not have been a problem. A DMV inspector has to witness the change, research both titles, and issue / install an inspector sticker issued by CA DMV. Think of it this way. You buy a truck and after the deal is done you register it. DMV notices the frame VIN is different. They research the frame VIN and find it has been reported as stolen. They will take your truck until you can prove it to be a legal purchase. You might be liable for the storage charges during that time. The worst case scenario is you can lose everything and they don't help you recover your losses. You are the person who moved the vehicle between states not the seller. Now you will have to deal with the other state to recover your losses. This can be a huge deal or it can be simple. if you are aware of the different VIN's you can do the research ahead of time and work with both states, counties, and persons involved. Nebraska registers their vehicles at the County Treasurer office. California as a business probaly registers more vehicles than all of Nebraska and many of the smaller states. DMV is a huge business for California. I loved calling NE DMV and talking to a very nice people. This is not happening in CA. Make an appointment, showup, wait in line, and hope you completed the documents properly. Ove rhte years I have registered three vehicles (1976 Blazer, 1962 Impala SS, 1995 Camaro Z28 convertible) from Nevada and they went well but everything was matching with proper documentation.
Sorry for the long reply but it still bothers me but I will get over it. OK I am over it. ![]() Quote:
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Wow, OK note to self, NEVER move to Cali. Kinda funny, but here in SC, there are NO inspections, (I could take the cats off my Z-71 if I wanted, I'm not, but I could) and when it comes to registering a vehicle all you need is a clear title. Never heard of anyone having their vehicle taken away 'cause frame/cab didn't match. If you got pulled over and cab/title don't match, you got some explainin to do. I had an 86 toyota that had a bad (rusted out) frame and I put a good southern frame under it. Just kept the title to the cab. Never even thought twice about it. Sold the truck too for a nice profit.
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Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: west chester pa
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Here in Pa we need a yearly inspection.I have never had anyone check the numbers.How many "original" big block 4x4 suburbans are there?It was an original bigblock 2wd suburban that had a twisted frame,and a 4x4 suburban without a body.Nobody asked anything when I titled it.Now back to the topic at hand.Keep looking,You will find one.Let everyone You know that You are looking for one.Somebodys Gramppa might have one that has been in the garage it's whole life!
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Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA
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Mo. has inspections and the numbers thing also.
I go to several Corvette auctions and there was a beautiful 72 LT1 at one of them Myself along with several dozen others were ready to bid when the Announcer stated that if a title search was done, a salvage title would be found. 99% of the bidders walked away. A dealer will not touch it even if for resale. If a wheel fell off 4 years down the road, it has a salvage title and they are responsible. They will not take a salvage title for trade. So, the smart folks somewhere came up with "rebuilders". Not salvage but so close that I cannot tell the difference. And then there are people with tools and talent that can do miricles. I do not want someones wreck but have had vehicles in wrecks that were fixed. Just depends on the amount and location of the damage. Keep looking. Check the Paper for that "old truck in barn" thing. May happen.
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Lovin' Life in Miss.!
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Puckett, Mississippi
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If he wanted a long bed it would happen quick! There are tons of em around!
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: "Under Montana skies."
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I hope you have similar fortune. Sounds like you have the patience to not allow yourself to get ripped off by the "profiteers." I think the poster above made a good suggestion to check the lesser classified, like the free classifieds. Many older or lower income folks will try to save money using the cheaper classifieds to avoid the Bee's high fees. Maybe you'll find a one owner truck, as I did. What?!! It could still happen. ![]()
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: LAX area, So Cal
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I see them all the time it seems down in SoCal. I never really pay too much attention as I am not looking for one, but if you want I can keep my eyes peeled......
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Frame VIN
This was a very intetesting thread and again I say I always learn something everytime I open up this board. All the talk about about frame VIN's matching the cab VIN got me thnking about my truck. On the frame where is the VIN located? I'm always under my truck for something so I'd like to check it out and make sure it matches my cab VIN.
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