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whitesswj · 02-18-2004, 01:47 PM

How do you go about getting a vin plate to switch out? How much can it cost? Is it legal? And how easy it is?
Gimmie all of your imput. I need to find out as much as possiable on this. Thanks, sswj

Longhorn Man · 02-18-2004, 11:24 PM

If you want to follow the letter of the law, call your local DMV or highway patroll. They will guide you in the correct direction.
If you just want to get it done, get some of the proper rivits, and close your garage door and don't tell anyone what you did.
I plan on the latter, but I didn't tell you that.

whitesswj · 02-19-2004, 01:59 AM

What What??

I don't know what you just said? No comprendo!!!!

thanks

lukecp · 02-19-2004, 02:04 AM

Call up the lisence office and ask about it. It is proably illegial to swap vin plates in Missouri because it could be done to make a stolen truck appear legal with a different vin and title.

whitesswj · 02-19-2004, 02:19 AM

yep called today, illegal in MO.
I'm thinking of just fixin' the 68, the frame isn't bent and i can get a "prior salvage" title. My wife, best friend, and all 3 dads (dad, stepdad, and father in law) seem to think that it will add character to the pickup. When you think of a salvage title you think - junk. when you see what i'm goin to make of the 68 it says it's come a long way. what do you guys think?

lukecp · 02-19-2004, 02:30 AM

Drive the '68 with a salvage title....the title is just a piece of paper.......won't mean anything unless you go to sell it later

whitesswj · 02-19-2004, 03:02 AM

i plan on restoring the pickup and driving it untill forever or give it to a son later!! how much does it matter to you guys if you buy a pickup w/ a prior salvage title on it?

stllookn · 02-19-2004, 03:27 AM

Salvage titles are cool on older vehicles and to be avoided only on a later model vehicle...unless ebfabman salvaged them...LOL! Yes...from the bone yard to the penthouse...always makes a great story!

1969 GMC · 02-19-2004, 04:08 AM

it seems like there are a lot of older vehicles with salvage titles running around, and basically to me, it either means that 1). it was bought abandoned or at a police auction, or 2) it was assembled from the parts bin. usually its a goood thing.

Longhorn Man · 02-19-2004, 08:19 AM

Honestly, i would make more calls on the VIN tag myself....you are femoving a body part, and VIN is designed to identify a vehicle. The foundation of a vehicle is a frame. There are loop holes that most states actually have from my understanding. mention restoration rust repair, and proof of ownership when you are talking to them.
I would still just shut the garage door.

take a real good look at the frame on that. They don't take nearly as much impact as one would think. Before spending a penny on that truck, I would remove the front glip and maybe even the engine, and look REAL close at the frame rails.

02-18-2004, 01:47 PM	#1
whitesswj Embrace the Redneck Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cabot, AR Posts: 1,334	vin plates How do you go about getting a vin plate to switch out? How much can it cost? Is it legal? And how easy it is? Gimmie all of your imput. I need to find out as much as possiable on this. Thanks, sswj __________________ '01 Camaro *Son, you just can't get there from here...*

02-19-2004, 01:59 AM	#3
whitesswj Embrace the Redneck Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cabot, AR Posts: 1,334	i don't know nuffin! What What?? I don't know what you just said? No comprendo!!!! thanks __________________ '01 Camaro *Son, you just can't get there from here...*

02-19-2004, 02:04 AM	#4
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Call up the lisence office and ask about it. It is proably illegial to swap vin plates in Missouri because it could be done to make a stolen truck appear legal with a different vin and title. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

02-19-2004, 02:19 AM	#5
whitesswj Embrace the Redneck Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cabot, AR Posts: 1,334	illegal yep called today, illegal in MO. I'm thinking of just fixin' the 68, the frame isn't bent and i can get a "prior salvage" title. My wife, best friend, and all 3 dads (dad, stepdad, and father in law) seem to think that it will add character to the pickup. When you think of a salvage title you think - junk. when you see what i'm goin to make of the 68 it says it's come a long way. what do you guys think? __________________ '01 Camaro *Son, you just can't get there from here...*

02-19-2004, 02:30 AM	#6
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Drive the '68 with a salvage title....the title is just a piece of paper.......won't mean anything unless you go to sell it later __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

02-18-2004, 11:24 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	If you want to follow the letter of the law, call your local DMV or highway patroll. They will guide you in the correct direction. If you just want to get it done, get some of the proper rivits, and close your garage door and don't tell anyone what you did. I plan on the latter, but I didn't tell you that.

02-19-2004, 03:02 AM	#7
whitesswj Embrace the Redneck Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cabot, AR Posts: 1,334	i plan on restoring the pickup and driving it untill forever or give it to a son later!! how much does it matter to you guys if you buy a pickup w/ a prior salvage title on it? __________________ '01 Camaro *Son, you just can't get there from here...*

02-19-2004, 03:27 AM	#8
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Salvage titles are cool on older vehicles and to be avoided only on a later model vehicle...unless ebfabman salvaged them...LOL! Yes...from the bone yard to the penthouse...always makes a great story! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

02-19-2004, 04:08 AM	#9
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	it seems like there are a lot of older vehicles with salvage titles running around, and basically to me, it either means that 1). it was bought abandoned or at a police auction, or 2) it was assembled from the parts bin. usually its a goood thing. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

02-19-2004, 08:19 AM	#10
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Honestly, i would make more calls on the VIN tag myself....you are femoving a body part, and VIN is designed to identify a vehicle. The foundation of a vehicle is a frame. There are loop holes that most states actually have from my understanding. mention restoration rust repair, and proof of ownership when you are talking to them. I would still just shut the garage door. take a real good look at the frame on that. They don't take nearly as much impact as one would think. Before spending a penny on that truck, I would remove the front glip and maybe even the engine, and look REAL close at the frame rails.



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