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SkyBlue72' · 06-06-2004, 02:00 AM

I'm thinking of building up a 71 or 72 lwb c10 from ground up. what's bothering me is I see you guys buying cabs and frames, etc., and I was wondering if you have to deal with vin numbers on each seperate part.
You see I had a friend of mines who bought a custom 69 stepside, and was later hassled by the cops who gathered up all the numbers on the truck, like the frame, cab, etc.. As they ran them they found that none of them matched up and that it was considered stolen and it was soon hauled off. And boy, was that thing nice, it was paint some tang color w/ a mid 90s fiberglass stepside bed on it, with a four link rearend and custom frontend also.
My questions is what do you guys do to avoid this delimma or do you just build it without a worry?

canadianchevy72 · 06-06-2004, 03:17 AM

Id say if your going to worry the VIN plate is on the cab frame or the door I think and its riveted one so just change it over and dont worry about it.

68C15 · 06-06-2004, 07:46 AM

where can a guy get the funky rivets they used for the plate. I know they are out there, have seen them years ago. just dont remember where.

cdowns · 06-06-2004, 07:47 AM

it's a good question , i think it varies widely from state -to-state,i,ve lived in states where i've never had the dmv ever(30+years) look at a vin plate and now i live in a state that they 've looked at every one . but they just look at the vin plate, i've heard of other states however that check the plate on the cab and also the vin# on the frame as well to assure matching numbers on the 2units. best thing i guess would be to check with your local DMV or even the state police to see the proper procedure for switching units

70c10 · 06-06-2004, 09:24 AM

Where exactly on the frame is the VIN located?

cdowns · 06-06-2004, 09:33 AM

i believe the #'s are on the frame rail pass side under the door area

*Gee_Emm* · 06-06-2004, 10:31 AM

The numbers are stamped on the drivers side frame rail just before the engine mount bracket.

SkyBlue72' · 06-07-2004, 12:38 AM

thanks for your insight, another question, what can I do to get a title for my ride if I decide to build one up, Do I go to the DMV also?

69 Short Fleet · 06-07-2004, 02:08 AM

Good Post Skyblue72! Are the frame #'s and cab #'s supposed to match bang on from the factory? This could cause some interesting confusion if some of the trucks left the factory mixed up! I wonder how far back (in years) GM kept serial #'s, anyone know?

06-06-2004, 02:00 AM	#1
SkyBlue72' Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Chinle, Arizona Posts: 60	project questions?? I'm thinking of building up a 71 or 72 lwb c10 from ground up. what's bothering me is I see you guys buying cabs and frames, etc., and I was wondering if you have to deal with vin numbers on each seperate part. You see I had a friend of mines who bought a custom 69 stepside, and was later hassled by the cops who gathered up all the numbers on the truck, like the frame, cab, etc.. As they ran them they found that none of them matched up and that it was considered stolen and it was soon hauled off. And boy, was that thing nice, it was paint some tang color w/ a mid 90s fiberglass stepside bed on it, with a four link rearend and custom frontend also. My questions is what do you guys do to avoid this delimma or do you just build it without a worry? Last edited by SkyBlue72'; 06-06-2004 at 02:03 AM.

06-06-2004, 03:17 AM	#2
canadianchevy72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Thorsby AB Canada Posts: 206	Id say if your going to worry the VIN plate is on the cab frame or the door I think and its riveted one so just change it over and dont worry about it. __________________ 1972 Chevy C/10 350/200r4

06-06-2004, 07:46 AM	#3
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	where can a guy get the funky rivets they used for the plate. I know they are out there, have seen them years ago. just dont remember where. __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card

06-06-2004, 07:47 AM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	it's a good question , i think it varies widely from state -to-state,i,ve lived in states where i've never had the dmv ever(30+years) look at a vin plate and now i live in a state that they 've looked at every one . but they just look at the vin plate, i've heard of other states however that check the plate on the cab and also the vin# on the frame as well to assure matching numbers on the 2units. best thing i guess would be to check with your local DMV or even the state police to see the proper procedure for switching units __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

06-06-2004, 09:24 AM	#5
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Where exactly on the frame is the VIN located? __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

06-06-2004, 09:33 AM	#6
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	i believe the #'s are on the frame rail pass side under the door area __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

06-06-2004, 10:31 AM	#7
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,991	The numbers are stamped on the drivers side frame rail just before the engine mount bracket.

06-07-2004, 12:38 AM	#8
SkyBlue72' Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Chinle, Arizona Posts: 60	thanks for your insight, another question, what can I do to get a title for my ride if I decide to build one up, Do I go to the DMV also?

06-07-2004, 02:08 AM	#9
69 Short Fleet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 1,086	Good Post Skyblue72! Are the frame #'s and cab #'s supposed to match bang on from the factory? This could cause some interesting confusion if some of the trucks left the factory mixed up! I wonder how far back (in years) GM kept serial #'s, anyone know?



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