lost vin plate ??????? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ozarkhippie · 12-16-2002, 10:48 PM

What if I have a truck i was restoring and replacing the cab and lost the original vin plate but have the original title that matches the frame, is there anywhere I can get a repo. vin plate like the original? I know I can title off the frame numbers, and I could also have the highway patrol do a inspect and attach thier own vin but I would like it like the original.

Hooter · 12-16-2002, 11:49 PM

well you can try and save a plate from another truck and iron out the numbers. That is the only thing I can think of right now

Tynee · 12-19-2002, 03:34 AM

Where is the VIN plate located on the cab? I've been lookin'. Haven't found anywhere except option sheet and door.

rusty ol' 69' · 12-19-2002, 04:10 AM

On the inside, of drivers door, right by the lock striker, on a stamped metal plate that's riveted to the body.

Tynee · 12-19-2002, 04:45 AM

Thanks.

Fred T · 12-19-2002, 09:28 AM

I'm in trouble right now over this. The previous owner had removed the vin plate and re-attached it, so I failed inspection. Now I am at the state's mercy and will probably have to go to court to get a new vin plate attached by the hi-po. I've seen places on-line that sell the blank plates, but they can land you in jail. Stick with the hi-po plate, it will put an end to some future headaches.

12-16-2002, 10:48 PM	#1
ozarkhippie Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Eureka Springs AR Posts: 494	lost vin plate ??????? What if I have a truck i was restoring and replacing the cab and lost the original vin plate but have the original title that matches the frame, is there anywhere I can get a repo. vin plate like the original? I know I can title off the frame numbers, and I could also have the highway patrol do a inspect and attach thier own vin but I would like it like the original.

12-16-2002, 11:49 PM	#2
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	well you can try and save a plate from another truck and iron out the numbers. That is the only thing I can think of right now __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

12-19-2002, 03:34 AM	#3
Tynee I miss this truck. Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Lexington, KY U.S.A. Posts: 2,863	Where is the VIN plate located on the cab? I've been lookin'. Haven't found anywhere except option sheet and door. __________________ '07 GMC Acadia SLT. Sweet ride. '08 Crew Cab Z-71 short bed. Really like this truck A LOT.

12-19-2002, 04:10 AM	#4
rusty ol' 69' Grubbin' Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Chico, CA Posts: 293	On the inside, of drivers door, right by the lock striker, on a stamped metal plate that's riveted to the body. __________________ project rust attack 1969 Chevrolet LWB w/ 307. I got power steering now woohooooo!!!!!!!

12-19-2002, 04:45 AM	#5
Tynee I miss this truck. Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Lexington, KY U.S.A. Posts: 2,863	Thanks. __________________ '07 GMC Acadia SLT. Sweet ride. '08 Crew Cab Z-71 short bed. Really like this truck A LOT.

12-19-2002, 09:28 AM	#6
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	I'm in trouble right now over this. The previous owner had removed the vin plate and re-attached it, so I failed inspection. Now I am at the state's mercy and will probably have to go to court to get a new vin plate attached by the hi-po. I've seen places on-line that sell the blank plates, but they can land you in jail. Stick with the hi-po plate, it will put an end to some future headaches. __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

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