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Old 02-21-2008, 04:18 AM   #1
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Red face first and second series pu's titles

on 1947 to say 1955 were there vin numbers that would match a title? i live in fla and looked at a truck over the weekend and i didnt see any vin numbers? the owner said he had a title but didnt know if there were numbers to match anything on a 55 i was looking at, i need some education i searched and didnt see and answer to this problee simple question.
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Old 02-21-2008, 04:56 AM   #2
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Re: first and second series pu's titles

either on the drivers side door jam between the hinges or or kick panel should have a like a 3x3 metal tag with the numbers stamped, ona 2nd series 55 it should on the jam about the middle of the windsheild post
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Old 02-21-2008, 12:41 PM   #3
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Re: first and second series pu's titles

I believe that the true VIN back then was the casting # on the block. I learned this the hardway when I went to pick up my new plates at the DMV. The number on the door tag didn't match the VIN on the slip(title). I thought that I had bought a "hot" truck 16 years ago and was just finding out about it. Then I did some talking to older hot rodders who let me in on the secret. I guess if you swapped motors you had to apply for a new title. I'm stamping my chassis, bed and cab with both sets of #'s.
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Old 02-22-2008, 04:26 AM   #4
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Re: first and second series pu's titles

Where on the frame (Chassis) is there a number stamped on a 48 to 55 1st series?
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Old 02-22-2008, 05:33 AM   #5
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Re: first and second series pu's titles

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Where on the frame (Chassis) is there a number stamped on a 48 to 55 1st series?
I don't think that GM did stamp them. But I am going to for insurance purposes. Both the VIN on my title and the ID# that appears on the door post.
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Old 02-22-2008, 08:30 AM   #6
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Re: first and second series pu's titles

usually on the left side of the frame under the cab area, thats where it wa on my 54
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