'67 VIN numbers - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

GruntyPants · 02-14-2006, 12:33 PM

Hello all,
I've been getting ready to get my 'discarded' '67 on the road again, and had the local police come by and run the VIN to make sure it wasn't stolen sometime in it's life. The officer said that the VIN was too short and wasn't showing up on the computer as anything. This was a government vehicle, so the VIN is also on a metal plate riveted to the glove box door, and it matches the door sill plate. The only reference I have is my '69 Chevelle which has the 'proper' 13 character VIN, and my '00 GSX-R Suzuki which has 17 characters. Anyone got any insight?

Thanks!

**VetteVet** · 02-14-2006, 12:52 PM

Not all vins are 13 character so I don't think that's the problem. My 67 step has 12 characters that begin with CS147 so there must be something else wrong. Maybe they don't read vins that old.

GruntyPants · 02-14-2006, 12:56 PM

That's what I'm figuring, I doubt the computer systems allow the older VINs. The officer said that he would look into it further, but said that when I was ready to get it registered, give him a call and he would sign the verification sheet and I would be ready to go.

Americanrider · 02-14-2006, 01:59 PM

I have almost the same problem w/ my insurance company [Progressive] Their computers don't show any 67 K truck info so they had to write the policy as a 67 C-20. It's the only thing their computer would recognize being that old.

boundstaffpress · 02-14-2006, 02:12 PM

I noticed that my progressive info lists my truck as a 4x2. I didn't argue since I only have liability.

My 67 VIN is only 12 digits as well. No trouble getting the sherrif to run the VIN in their computer.

CoolRide · 02-14-2006, 02:42 PM

I have had a few old cars over the years that when I took in the reg. they couldnt find any info in the computers. Only stays in the system so long I guess.

CR

Rod · 02-14-2006, 02:49 PM

It's the GMC vins that toss peoples heads in confusions sometimes..not to worry, a few of us here have the knowledge and proof to verify a vins style if need be.
I've seen 67 vins up to 15 charcters long. Lots of times they encorporated model numbers into the vins...and then there's the state of Pennsylvania who had there own state code back then also in the vin.
Not a problem to decode it though...Roger0080 and myself would probably have the books to verify vins ..not sure on some others but possible.

PM me it if you want and leave a few characters at the end off if your into privacy.

**dennislbrooks** · 02-14-2006, 02:52 PM

I had the same prob in TX with my 67 -- fortunately the lady I dealt with had prior knowledge and knew how to get around it legally. Godd thing it was a transfer within the same state-- would have been worked out if it wasn't also.

1967k30 · 02-14-2006, 03:37 PM

I'm also having trouble getting a title for a 67' K20 that was abandoned.I have someone else doing it because it was abandoned on their land and they know the owner.It's been 7mo and still nothing from the sherriffs office.I was told I could get an assembled vehicle title easily though.

**dennislbrooks** · 02-14-2006, 03:54 PM

I got a warranty title that last only 3 years---then it becomes a normal title. I had the original signed copy for sale but that owner had died years before I tried to transfer title. Previous owner had jumped the title.

02-14-2006, 12:33 PM	#1
GruntyPants Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kennesaw GA Posts: 95	'67 VIN numbers Hello all, I've been getting ready to get my 'discarded' '67 on the road again, and had the local police come by and run the VIN to make sure it wasn't stolen sometime in it's life. The officer said that the VIN was too short and wasn't showing up on the computer as anything. This was a government vehicle, so the VIN is also on a metal plate riveted to the glove box door, and it matches the door sill plate. The only reference I have is my '69 Chevelle which has the 'proper' 13 character VIN, and my '00 GSX-R Suzuki which has 17 characters. Anyone got any insight? Thanks! __________________ -- Shawn '67 Short Step '70 Short Wide

02-14-2006, 12:52 PM	#2
VetteVet Msgt USAF Ret Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 8,709	Re: '67 VIN numbers Not all vins are 13 character so I don't think that's the problem. My 67 step has 12 characters that begin with CS147 so there must be something else wrong. Maybe they don't read vins that old. __________________ VetteVet metallic green 67 stepside 74 corvette convertible 1965 Harley sportster 1995 Harley wide glide Growing old is hell, but it beats the alternative.

02-14-2006, 12:56 PM	#3
GruntyPants Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kennesaw GA Posts: 95	Re: '67 VIN numbers That's what I'm figuring, I doubt the computer systems allow the older VINs. The officer said that he would look into it further, but said that when I was ready to get it registered, give him a call and he would sign the verification sheet and I would be ready to go. __________________ -- Shawn '67 Short Step '70 Short Wide

02-14-2006, 01:59 PM	#4
Americanrider Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NW, WA. Posts: 1,421	Re: '67 VIN numbers I have almost the same problem w/ my insurance company [Progressive] Their computers don't show any 67 K truck info so they had to write the policy as a 67 C-20. It's the only thing their computer would recognize being that old.

02-14-2006, 02:12 PM	#5
boundstaffpress Jamie Hyneman is my twin Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: La Junta, Colorado Posts: 705	Re: '67 VIN numbers I noticed that my progressive info lists my truck as a 4x2. I didn't argue since I only have liability. My 67 VIN is only 12 digits as well. No trouble getting the sherrif to run the VIN in their computer. __________________ Justin SOLD 1967 K10 Fleetside, 283, Front and Rear Posi SOLD Color Wiring Diagrams Now in High Resolution V8 and Cab and Cab and Chassis

02-14-2006, 02:42 PM	#6
CoolRide Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Spokane Washington Posts: 85	Re: '67 VIN numbers I have had a few old cars over the years that when I took in the reg. they couldnt find any info in the computers. Only stays in the system so long I guess. CR Last edited by CoolRide; 02-14-2006 at 02:43 PM.

02-14-2006, 02:49 PM	#7
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Re: '67 VIN numbers It's the GMC vins that toss peoples heads in confusions sometimes..not to worry, a few of us here have the knowledge and proof to verify a vins style if need be. I've seen 67 vins up to 15 charcters long. Lots of times they encorporated model numbers into the vins...and then there's the state of Pennsylvania who had there own state code back then also in the vin. Not a problem to decode it though...Roger0080 and myself would probably have the books to verify vins ..not sure on some others but possible. PM me it if you want and leave a few characters at the end off if your into privacy. __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

02-14-2006, 02:52 PM	#8
dennislbrooks Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Williamsburg, Ohio Posts: 1,766	Re: '67 VIN numbers I had the same prob in TX with my 67 -- fortunately the lady I dealt with had prior knowledge and knew how to get around it legally. Godd thing it was a transfer within the same state-- would have been worked out if it wasn't also.

02-14-2006, 03:37 PM	#9
1967k30 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NE Posts: 363	Re: '67 VIN numbers I'm also having trouble getting a title for a 67' K20 that was abandoned.I have someone else doing it because it was abandoned on their land and they know the owner.It's been 7mo and still nothing from the sherriffs office.I was told I could get an assembled vehicle title easily though. __________________ 01 2500 Duramax,6spd,4x4,Not stock. Estimated 550rwhp/1100rwfp on fuel only. 03 3500 Duramax,6spd,4x4,Pac-Brake,not stock Estimated 500rwhp/1000rwfp fuel only 67 K10 in many pieces Little Brothers truck 67 K20 Cummins 12V/NV4500/205, D60/Eaton w/ Detroit,37" Xterrains,crossover steering, Future plans,Twins and lots of fuel.

02-14-2006, 03:54 PM	#10
dennislbrooks Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Williamsburg, Ohio Posts: 1,766	Re: '67 VIN numbers I got a warranty title that last only 3 years---then it becomes a normal title. I had the original signed copy for sale but that owner had died years before I tried to transfer title. Previous owner had jumped the title.



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