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6D8_C10 · 01-24-2010, 11:00 AM

This might be a stupid question but I will ask any way.

Will swapping out a cab change the the id of the truck so that you have to register it with new id?

Is it that simple or is it more complicated than that?
Does it change the year of the original truck to the year of the cab?

The reason I ask, if my cab is so far gone (rusted) that I just want to replace it with one that is NOT rusted out, what will be the aftermath?

Thanks

MESS-HALL · 01-24-2010, 11:02 AM

New Cab=new title=new registration

Sammy · 01-24-2010, 11:27 AM

Some move the vin plate from old to new to avoid the hassle. Legality of doing that? Illegal in the state of Missouri and probally in all 50 states. Best to get a title with your new cab get with DMV and do the swap the legal way. If it's titleless you can get a new vin assigned title with more work than you have time but better than the time you could spend explaining why to the judge, while your paying tow/storage fees after getting stopped by a trooper.

6D8_C10 · 01-24-2010, 11:36 AM

Thanks guys.
That answers a lot.

I guess I will wait until the spring when I can drive my other car before doing any work on the cab.

Kayotic · 01-24-2010, 12:52 PM

I have always figured the title came with the cab. So, yeah I guess your building what ever year truck the cab is...

Myself I would do my best to swap the VIN plate, making it look untouched. There are factory rivits available.

For more serious issues though, the frame has a VIN code as well (located on the driver side, couple inches above the steering gear). Don't know if they match though.

I purchased a truck a while back the had the VIN plate removed and had a N.C sticker on it with a new number. It was a theft recovered vehicle.

mbgmike · 01-24-2010, 01:09 PM

all the pulp wood guys are in big trouble then. Thats how they get a "new " truck.

**Joesjunk** · 01-24-2010, 01:32 PM

I would do a good job changing your old vin tag to the new cab so your frame matches your title. I know your not supposed to do it, but you would be supprised how many out there have been changed and no one would ever know.

01-24-2010, 11:00 AM	#1
6D8_C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Saint Peters, MO Posts: 171	Swapping Cabs This might be a stupid question but I will ask any way. Will swapping out a cab change the the id of the truck so that you have to register it with new id? Is it that simple or is it more complicated than that? Does it change the year of the original truck to the year of the cab? The reason I ask, if my cab is so far gone (rusted) that I just want to replace it with one that is NOT rusted out, what will be the aftermath? Thanks __________________ 68 c10 350/th350 winter daily driver 90 Nissan 180sx, sr20det gt2871r turbo, track car,summer daily driver "Just so we are reminded of those who are held back, Up front there ought to be a Man in Black". Johnny Cash.

01-24-2010, 11:02 AM	#2
MESS-HALL Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Goshen, AR Posts: 150	Re: Swapping Cabs New Cab=new title=new registration __________________ GROVE STREET CUSTOMS est. 2005 67' C10 LWB/350/T400 69' C10 SWB/454/T400 71' C10 LWB/383/ 72' C10 SWB/350/T350 15' Crew Silverado/6.2

01-24-2010, 11:27 AM	#3
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: Swapping Cabs Some move the vin plate from old to new to avoid the hassle. Legality of doing that? Illegal in the state of Missouri and probally in all 50 states. Best to get a title with your new cab get with DMV and do the swap the legal way. If it's titleless you can get a new vin assigned title with more work than you have time but better than the time you could spend explaining why to the judge, while your paying tow/storage fees after getting stopped by a trooper. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

01-24-2010, 11:36 AM	#4
6D8_C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Saint Peters, MO Posts: 171	Re: Swapping Cabs Thanks guys. That answers a lot. I guess I will wait until the spring when I can drive my other car before doing any work on the cab. __________________ 68 c10 350/th350 winter daily driver 90 Nissan 180sx, sr20det gt2871r turbo, track car,summer daily driver "Just so we are reminded of those who are held back, Up front there ought to be a Man in Black". Johnny Cash.

01-24-2010, 12:52 PM	#5
Kayotic Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 300	Re: Swapping Cabs I have always figured the title came with the cab. So, yeah I guess your building what ever year truck the cab is... Myself I would do my best to swap the VIN plate, making it look untouched. There are factory rivits available. For more serious issues though, the frame has a VIN code as well (located on the driver side, couple inches above the steering gear). Don't know if they match though. I purchased a truck a while back the had the VIN plate removed and had a N.C sticker on it with a new number. It was a theft recovered vehicle. __________________ Atlanta Craigslist Hurst Indy Pickup Truck 3-Speed Shifter - 5010016 Last edited by Kayotic; 01-24-2010 at 12:54 PM.

01-24-2010, 01:09 PM	#6
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: Swapping Cabs all the pulp wood guys are in big trouble then. Thats how they get a "new " truck.

01-24-2010, 01:32 PM	#7
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,705	Re: Swapping Cabs I would do a good job changing your old vin tag to the new cab so your frame matches your title. I know your not supposed to do it, but you would be supprised how many out there have been changed and no one would ever know. __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale



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